United Arab Emirates · City Tours

Full-Day Trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi with Museums, Mosques and Malls

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

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
  • 02 Explore Heritage Village and the Zayed Centre
  • 03 Enjoy free shopping time at Marina Mall
  • 04 Photo stop at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
  • 05 See Emirates Palace and Etihad Towers
  • 06 Outside photo stop at the Louvre Museum
  • 07 Travel from Dubai in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • 08 Hotel pickup and drop-off included

Discover Abu Dhabi on a full-day trip from Dubai that combines grand architecture, cultural heritage, and time for shopping. Travel in comfort and visit some of the capital’s best-known sights, from the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to the city’s waterfront and landmark attractions.

Along the way, explore Heritage Village and the Zayed Centre, enjoy free time at Marina Mall, and stop for photos at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Emirates Palace, and the Louvre Museum exterior. With hotel pickup and drop-off included, this is an easy way to experience the highlights of Abu Dhabi in one day.

Discover Abu Dhabi on a full-day trip from Dubai that combines grand architecture, cultural heritage, and time for shopping.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Abu Dhabi, Dubai
Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrive at the majestic Abu Dhabi after morning pickup from your Dubai hotel. Visit the key religious site of the United Arab Emirates, the majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Admire its traditional shining-white design influenced by the finest Arabic architecture styles.Wander the tremendous courtyard and marvel at its beautiful floral marble mosaic. Stop to have a great shopping at the Marina Mall, explore countless stores that feature a unique selection of fashion brands and be awed by the beautiful interior made with handcrafted glass mosaic art.

Continue your journey at the Zayed Heritage Center and learn about the recent history of Abu Dhabi and its fascinating way to todays prosperity. Proceed to Heritage Village and fall in love with the traditional culture of the Arabic Peninsula.

Listen to your guides fantastic tales about the origins of Abu Dhabi. Travel back in time and witness traditional way of local life by visiting public workshops where you will find artisans making pottery and blowing glass as it was done in the past. As a grand finale of your day have a photo-stop at the superb Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and take photos of its beautiful landscape and amazing attractions.Visit the key religious site of the United Arab Emirates, the majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Appreciate its shining-white façade which designs was influenced by the colorful mix of styles, including Persian, Mughal, Moorish and Indo-Islamic architecture. It is also the largest mosque of the United Arab Emirates and can accommodate stunning number of 41,000 worshippers.Have a great shopping at the tremendous Marina Mall. Explore the 122,000 m2 of retail space filled with countless stores that feature a unique selection of fashion brands. Be awed by the beautiful interior made with handcrafted glass mosaic art.Learn about the life of the ‘Father of the Nation of the Abu Dhabi’, the famous Sheikh Zayed. Observe the marvelous interior of the museum with its walls decorated by personal memorabilia of the great leader and his grand photo gallery. Listen to the fascinating stories about his role in today’s prosperity of the Abu Dhabi.Travel back in time and visit Heritage Village, where you will learn traditional aspects of the desert way of life. Stroll along the charming palm trees and examine the Abu Dhabi’s origins. Find multiple architectural artifacts as well as observe artisans making pottery and blowing glass in the public workshops.See the splendid Ferrari World Abu Dhabi park, built in 2010. Take photos of the "Middle East's Leading Theme Park" and its multiple attractions, including the famous Formula Rossa, the world's fastest roller coaster.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Dubai. 2 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Friendly local guide
  • Photo stop at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
  • Photo stop at Emirates Palace - 7-Star hotel
  • Visit inside the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
  • Free shopping time at Marina Mall in Abu Dhabi (own expense)
  • Visit Zayed Centre & Heritage Village (Heritage Village Abu Dhabi entry)
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Multiple start times available
  • Must see and off the beaten path
  • Iconic places for photoshoot
  • Grand Mosque Abu Dhabi entry included
  • Etihad towers (stunt location of Furious 7 movie)
  • Louvre museum (outside photostop)
  • Abu Dhabi corniche and backwaters

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Entry tickets to places not listed in Inclusions

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • IMPORTANT: Please pay strict attention to the dress code since you will be visiting the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Failure to observe the dress code will result in entry to the monument being restricted. When booking and visiting through a Tour Operator, it is not feasible to rent an Abaya (local ladies cloak) at the Mosque. However, in emergency situations, you can purchase an Abaya from your Tour Guide during the tour at a nominal cost of USD 10 (subject to availability)
  • 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
  • Foot wear must be removed before entering the Mosque. Men must not reveal any flesh above their knees and their shoulders must be covered. Body tattoos must be covered
  • On Saturday Zayed Center Abu Dhabi is closed and will be replaced with a Date market visit and a photo-stop at Louvre Abu Dhabi
  • Children up to 5 years of age must be provided with a child safety seat. We can provide the seat on request at no additional charge. Please let us know at the time of booking if you need one
  • In summer time (June – September), daytime temperatures may reach 42 – 45 degrees Celsius with humidity levels exceeding 90%. We advise our customers to keep that in mind and stay hydrated
  • Sunglasses and hats are highly recommended
  • Due to government events, public holidays, weather conditions or traffic, the local tour operator reserves the right to cancel any part of the scheduled itinerary
  • As part of ongoing COVID-19 virus preventative measures, some of the attractions might be closed, so alternate visits / photo stops will be arranged
  • 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 9 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Dubai..

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