Full-Day Abu Dhabi City Highlights from Dubai
Meet-Up and Departure
Meet in the lobby of your hotel to begin our tour. We will pass through the Dubai free zone and the largest artificial port in the Middle East, called Jabil Ali. We will arrive at the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, the Manhattan of the Middle East and the administrative centre of the country.
Al Maqtaa Bridge and Sheikh Zayed Great Mosque
We pass the Al Maqtaa Bridge, built by renowned architect Zaha Hadid. Once there, our first visit is to the Sheikh Zayed Great Mosque, built in 2008 and the third largest in the world, distinguished by its magnificent Islamic architecture and pure white colour. White marble covers all its facades and columns, which are adorned with Quranic verses, impressive and of imposing beauty. It has an area of 20,000 square metres, with 82 domes and 4 minarets covered in white marble, 93 metres high, a one-piece carpet measuring 5,600 square metres and weighing 47 tons, and 9-ton Swarovski crystal chandeliers covered in gold. A true work of art as a whole, it is truly an important and essential visit.
Al Bateen and Emirates Palace
We continue towards the heart of the capital and then enter the sheikh's neighbourhood called Al Bateen, where the royal palaces and the presidential palace of the current Sheikh president of the country are located. There will be a panoramic stop to appreciate the Emirates Palace hotel, the most luxurious in the world. We will then continue towards the seafront known as the Corniche, where you can take fantastic photos of the artificial island of Lulu and the Etihad Towers.
Heritage Village and Lunch
Head towards the traditional town of Heritage Village, where you can see how the Bedouins lived. Time to have lunch (optional). Then we will head towards the Corniche, the most famous avenue in the capital, an approximately 11 km walk with incredible views.
Union Square and Yas Island
We will continue to get to know and walk through the city's Plaza Mayor, Union Square. We will then begin our journey towards Yas Island, where the Ferrari World attraction park is located. This area covers 200,000 square metres, where you can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view. Return to Dubai.
