United Arab Emirates · Desert Adventure

Dubai Tour to Abu Dhabi w/ Camel Ride, Dunes, Heritage Village, Tattoo & Palace

12 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Dubai. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
  • 02 Explore Abu Dhabi Heritage Village
  • 03 See Qasr Al Watan Palace
  • 04 Photo stop at Emirates Palace
  • 05 Pass by Yas Island
  • 06 Enjoy a 20-minute dunes drive
  • 07 Experience a camel ride in the desert
  • 08 Discover souks and the dates market

Discover Abu Dhabi’s grand landmarks and desert traditions on a full-day journey from Dubai. Visit the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, explore the cultural atmosphere of Heritage Village, admire the exterior of Emirates Palace, and take in the elegance of Qasr Al Watan.

The experience continues into the Arabian desert, where you can enjoy a camel ride, dune driving, and the unique scenery of the UAE’s vast sands. Along the way, learn more about local history, architecture, and traditions while enjoying a mix of city sightseeing and desert adventure.

Discover one of the largest mosques in the world, which can host more than 40,000 worshipers at once.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Abu Dhabi, Dubai
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Discover one of the largest mosques in the world, which can host more than 40,000 worshipers at once. Marvel at the incredible architecture and jaw-dropping interior of this place.

The mosque was built of marble in 2007. Inside it has the world’s biggest Iranian carpet with 5,628 m2 and weighing 47 tons, seven German chandeliers, decorated with leaf-gold and Austrian Swarowski crystals. The main chandelier was the biggest in the world up to 2010 but it still is the biggest chandelier installed in a mosque. The mosque also features fascinating calligraphy art.Take a time trip into the times when the oil deposits weren’t discovered and the life of Arabs was completely different from what we see today. Visit an ethnographic Heritage Village and learn how bazaars, mosques, and Bedouin camps looked like those times.

Strolling through the installations you’ll be able to watch potters, glassblowers, weavers, and other craftsmen doing their job. It is an interesting place showing the way people lived in an Arabic oasis. You can buy here some pieces of craft, dried herbs, handmade soap, and souvenirs.Stop by this bewildering hotel that combined luxury and royal legacy. The hotel offers an unforgettable getaway and has no analogs in Abu Dhabi. Constructed following the best traditions of royal palaces it is located near a perfect sand beach not far from the malls and business areas. The whole territory with a green park makes the hotel a unique place and a great tourist attraction.Your guide will get you to another entertainment and leisure site. Artificial Yas Island is one of the top tourism projects in Abu Dhabi and combines everything for great leisure time. There you will find malls, luxurious hotels, Formula 1 Yas Marina Circuit, amusement parks, restaurants, fashionable brands’ outlets, and many more.Continue being surprised at the sight of the majestic and awe-inspiring Qasr Al Watan Palace. The building, woven of marble and delicate stained-glass windows, rises above Ras Al Akhdar island. You won’t be disappointed after coming inside either. There are official reception halls, historic tours, multimedia shows, which tell about the history of emirates from ancient times, presents collection, ancient artifacts exhibition, a huge library with more than 50,000 available books. Be astonished by the splendid interior decoration: delicate mosaics, golden writings, shining marble plates, all rooms have crystal lamps. It’s worth noting that color pallet only includes three colors: blue (symbolizing skies), yellow (sand in Rub Al Khali desert), and white (kandura, ankle-length male garment). The complex’s territory includes a huge space and green blooming gardens on 150 hectares. The place is surrounded by a special oriental charm.Discover the surreal world of the Arabian desert in the biggest national park in the UAE. It occupies almost 5% of the emirate territory preserving unique and exotic flora and fauna.

Immerse yourself in the magical world of the natural reserve as you go further in the desert. Being one of the most popular destinations in the UAE it offers a miraculous experience for you to share. Head off to the untouched vast space of the desert to bash the dunes of sand on extreme safari, see the setting sun as you ride a camel and soak in one of a kind atmosphere of an oriental fairytale. If you require more adrenaline, try sandboarding and be sure you won’t forget that. See how fast all shades of red turn dark, as the night comes. Continue your cultural adventure in a desert camp, try shisha, traditional local food, salads, BBQ, and dessert. Admire belly dances, fire show, and traditional dance of Arabian dervish.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Dubai. 2 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Tourist Access
  • 20 Minutes Dunes Drive
  • Abu Dhabi Heritage Village Tourist Access
  • Emirates Palace (outside only)
  • Sheikh Zayed Center Tourist Access
  • Full access in Souks and Dates Market
  • Yas Island (outside only)
  • Iconic photo-ops

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Dress Code for women and men: conservative, loose fitting, non-transparent clothing, long sleeves (up to wrist length), long skirts (up to ankle length), or trousers. Women must wear a headscarf before entering the Mosque
  • Lobby of your hotel. Please provide the exact name and address of your hotel.
  • Your guide will meet you at your centrally-located hotel, hostel or vacation rental
  • You don't need to call to confirm the tour. The local supplier will contact you via email

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Dubai.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Dubai.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Dubai..

Watch the tourHQ film Watch the film

Create your own adventure

Can't find the perfect tour? Tailor your dream trip.

  • Tell us your destination, dates and group size.
  • Our travel experts and local guides design a tailored itinerary, just for you.
  • Enjoy your trip with peace of mind, knowing everything is taken care of.
Plan my holiday

Say goodbye to travel stress.