Abu Dhabi History Tour: Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan Palace & Etihad Towers
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Abu Dhabi
Embark on an 8-hour exploration of Abu Dhabi, the largest city in the United Arab Emirates. Tour the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, a brilliant example of Islamic architecture, and enjoy the view from the Etihad Towers Observation Deck.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - Explore the rich past, vibrant present and thrilling future of Abu Dhabi on a full-day tour of the largest Emirate in the United Arab Emirates.
Following a pick-up from your hotel in Dubai, travel along the Gulf coast to Abu Dhabi, listening to fascinating stories about one of the richest cities in the world along the way.
Visit the majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to marvel at its unparalleled charm. A modern
marvel the capital city, Grand Mosque is particularly noted for pristine white beauty. The amazing design and craftsmanship of this Mosque is said to be have been inspired by the similar architecture in Algeria, Morocco, India, and Pakistan.
- Abu Dhabi - The next stop will be for lunch break (at your own expenses) and dine at the restaurant or enjoy the food court options.
- Etihad Towers - Afterward, visit to another of Abu Dhabi’s landmarks, the Etihad Towers. Those who have seen the
What's Included
- Round-trip transportation from Dubai.
- Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles.
- Complimentary abaya loan for mosque visits.
- Unlimited water provided.
- Admission to Etihad Towers’ Observation Deck on the 74th floor.
- Tickets included for Qasr Al Watan, the Royal Palace.
- Access to the iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
What's Not Included
- Lunch (Own expenses)
Additional Information
- Mosques & Palace have very strict dress codes: women must wear long loose clothing, and ensure their arms and legs are fully covered. Women are also required to cover their heads at all times. For Mosque visit a long Abaya with scarf (long black dress attire) will be provided by the tour operator if needed which must be returned back; Men must not show above their knees and must cover their shoulders. Failure to do so will be a refused entry. The tour operator cannot provide any clothing for men
- Tattoos must be covered
- The duration of this tour will be between 8 and 9 hours depending on traffic
- It is not recommended to book this tour on Friday if you have a return flight on the same day, as the drop-off time is dependent on traffic and can not be guaranteed.
- During any Presidential Events, Qasr Al Watan might shut down to the public without any previous announcements as it is a national palace
- There is a shuttle bus service to the entrance from the main gate of the palace
- Guided tours are not allowed within the palace; your guide will narrate important information about the palace before the visit
- Kindly share your WhatsApp number for easy communication during the pickup
- Pickup is available from all the Dubai City Hotels, Apartments & Cruise Terminals (Port Rashid & Dubai Harbour). Pickup outside the city limit is available for an additional fee
- Royal Palace entry tickets are included, but the tour guide won’t be able to provide explanations inside the palace as it is not permitted. Guide will give you all the information about the palace before you enter inside.
- Mosque Hours: Sat to Thu: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm (Last entry 9:30 pm)
- Fri: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Last entry 11:30 am) & from 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Last entry 9:30 pm)
Location
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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111kama
May 19, 2024
Beautiful experience - Amazing daytrip with Zeeshan and excellent driver( sorry forgot the name) to Abu Dhabi. The day was packed with information about the city and UAE in general. Zee is full of knowledge, very kind and funny and he manages all challenges with people not listening to instructions about dress code etc with patientence and professionalism. Great job OceanAir Travels!
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Katalinc964
May 18, 2024
Amazing day trip with Zeeshan - We had the most amazing trip today to Abu Dhabi! Our guide, Zeeshan was truly the best! I can only recommend him, he shared so many infos with us, took care of everything, the best tour guide ever! Thank you Zee for this amazing day 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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Journey38984266184
May 18, 2024
Abu Dhabi tour - Zee was a great tour guide. He was very informative and fun. He kept us really captivated throughout the tour. Very nice guy!
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442jv
May 18, 2024
A day not to be forgotten - This tour is not to be missed! And Zeeshan, our tour guide, elevated the experience with his deep knowledge of the area, his helpfulness and kind demeanour. I would give this over 5* if I could. Thanks Zeeshan for an unforgettable day!
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Jarrick_e
May 18, 2024
A great cultural day trip - We really recommend this day trip to Abu Dhabi! The communication (both from Viator, the tour operator & our guide) was great en we knew how to dress and act appropriately.
On our way there, the tour guide informed us a lot about the history of the UAE, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, … The Royal Palace & Grand Mosque are simply marvellous to behold. Overall a wonderful experience!
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Nadia_g
May 18, 2024
Great service and experience! Great tour guide - Adel was amazing and entertaining! The tour, locations and explanations of each site were just perfect! Very informative and fun.
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Travel39607999203
May 18, 2024
Great day tour of Abu Dhabi! - We were picked up from our hotel and then taken to a bus where we joined others going on the tour then we traveled to Abu Dhabi.
This tour is wonderful and David from Cuba was our guide. He was very knowledgeable and animated. This is a must do on your trip to UAE
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975chena
May 18, 2024
Well planned and fun! - Really fun journey with our tour guide Ramadan Saleh - he is really professional in planning, thoughtful, responsible, funny and knowledgeable! This journey couldn’t have done it without his sharing of the city in a fun and well-planned way. He took us to see with great explanation of the places I’ve been wanting to see in Abu Dhabi, a very decent tour guide! This day trip was my favourite trip in Dubai this time. Will recommend! 👍🏻
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James_o
May 17, 2024
Mohammad was an amazing... - Mohammad was an amazing tour guide--he was very knowledgeable and kind, and a great photographer. The tour was longer than I expected, but I feel like I truly saw all of the highlights of Abu Dhabi.
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Olga_k
May 18, 2024
Poor communication of the tour agency - Timely communication was lacking so we missed our trip. Would not recommend for that reason. I hope this issue will get addressed. It’s especially important for those who are traveling from another country, so families can plan accordingly. Disappointed. Beware.
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