Immerse yourself in the history, culture, and excitement of Abu Dhabi on a full-day city tour from Dubai. Discover the vibrant mix of ancient heritage and modern attractions with an English-speaking guide.
Immerse yourself in the history, culture, and excitement of Abu Dhabi on a full-day city tour from Dubai. Discover the vibrant mix of ancient heritage and modern attractions with an English-speaking guide.
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center - The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is among the largest mosques globally and uniquely showcases the interaction between Islam and various world cultures. Sheikh Zayed envisioned the Grand Mosque as a blend of architectural styles from different Muslim civilizations, celebrating cultural diversity by creating a truly…
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center - The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is among the largest mosques globally and uniquely showcases the interaction between Islam and various world cultures. Sheikh Zayed envisioned the Grand Mosque as a blend of architectural styles from different Muslim civilizations, celebrating cultural diversity by creating a truly inspirational and diverse sanctuary. The mosque’s architects hailed from Britain, Italy, and the UAE, drawing design inspiration from Turkey, Morocco, Pakistan, and Egypt, among other Islamic nations. This architectural marvel can accommodate an impressive 40,000 worshippers and visitors.
- Heritage Village - Explore the Heritage Village to experience the traditional desert lifestyle and immerse yourself in a time capsule featuring a souk, a mosque, and an encampment from pre-modernized Abu Dhabi. Visitors can shop, view artifacts, and watch artisans crafting pottery, blowing glass, and weaving fabric on a loom. Managed by the Emirates Heritage Club, this reconstruction of a traditional oasis village offers a fascinating glimpse into the emirate’s past, with public workshops where craftsmen demonstrate traditional skills like metalwork, pottery, weaving, and spinning. Craftsmen share their expertise with visitors and occasionally allow them to try these skills. The village’s spice shop offers a variety of dried herbs, handmade soaps, and numerous souvenirs.
- Miraj Islamic Art Centre - This captivating center houses an extensive collection of museum-like displays featuring unique Islamic art pieces from across the Muslim world, including Egypt, Syria, Iran, India, Iraq, Kashmir, and Russia. The displays include intricately hand-woven pictorial and bejeweled carpets, silk textiles, royal robes, jewelry, jewel-encrusted ceremonial objects, finely crafted weapons, marble pieces, Arabic calligraphy-engraved vases, and miniature paintings. Knowledgeable and passionate staff are available to provide insights into the history, origin, and techniques used to create these pieces.
- Abu Dhabi Dates Market - The Abu Dhabi Dates Market is the largest market for dates in Abu Dhabi. Various date species are typically available during the season, including products from Oman and Saudi Arabia. The market offers the best prices in town.
- The Corniche - The Corniche Road stretches over an impressive eight kilometers of beautifully maintained waterfront, featuring children’s play areas, separate cycling and pedestrian paths, cafés, restaurants, and the Corniche Beach—a lifeguarded beach park. Corniche Beach extends along Corniche Road from near the Hilton Hotel to beyond Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street, where its main entrance is located. During weekdays, beach umbrellas are usually available, but they may be scarce on weekends. Swimming is restricted to within 40 meters of the beach, with floating fences and numerous lifeguards ensuring safety. Abu Dhabi’s pristine Corniche beachfront has earned the prestigious Blue Flag status, an internationally recognized eco-label for beaches and marinas that guarantees clean and safe bathing water.
- Etihad Towers - This striking five-tower complex invites residents and visitors to live, work, stay, shop, and dine in one location, offering panoramic views of the city and the Arabian Gulf. A benchmark for luxury experiences, the complex includes three residential towers and the 280-meter-high, five-star Jumeirah at Etihad Towers hotel. On the 74th floor of Tower 2, the Observation Deck at 300 provides unparalleled cityscape and island views. The Avenue at Etihad Towers boasts one of the world’s most exclusive collections of boutique shops, many featuring luxurious private rooms for VIP shopping.
- Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi - A renowned Abu Dhabi landmark, this stunning hotel combines Arabian splendor with modern luxuries to create a magical and memorable experience. By day, the hotel’s golden-sandy color contrasts with its lush green gardens, silvery water fountains, and the blue sky. At night, the hotel’s lighting subtly changes, showcasing a majestic rainbow effect over the main dome. The main Palace building spans over a kilometer from wing to wing, with gardens and surroundings covering 100 hectares. The hotel features 114 domes, with the central dome rising 72.6 meters above ground. Gold, mother of pearl, and crystals dominate the interior, which includes 1,002 chandeliers, the largest weighing 2.5 tons.
- Qasr Al Watan - Qasr Al Watan, a new cultural landmark in Abu Dhabi, invites the public to explore the legacy of knowledge and tradition that has shaped the nation’s journey, enhancing cultural understanding of the United Arab Emirates. More than a traditional palace, Qasr Al Watan is a beautifully crafted tribute to Arabian heritage and artistry, with architecture and design reflecting the significance of the exhibits within its halls and the function of its iconic rooms. Qasr Al Watan encourages visitors to learn about the country’s governing traditions and values, exploring a well-preserved legacy of knowledge that enhances cultural understanding of the UAE. It opens the door to an inspiring intellectual legacy highlighting Arab contributions to various fields of knowledge.
- Ferrari World Abu Dhabi - We Will Stop Only For Photos
- Louvre Abu Dhabi - Outside photostop of the famous Louvre Museum, Abu Dhabi

- Stop at the iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (Approx 1 Hour)
- Photo opportunities at Emirates Palace, Etihad Towers, and Ferrari World
- Explore Abu Dhabi Dates Market (20-25 Minutes)
- Visit Abu Dhabi Heritage Village (Approx 30 Minutes)
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Scenic drive through Leaning Tower Abu Dhabi, National Exhibition Center, and Al Dar Headquarters Building
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- Stop at the iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (Approx 1 Hour)
- Photo opportunities at Emirates Palace, Etihad Towers, and Ferrari World
- Explore Abu Dhabi Dates Market (20-25 Minutes)
- Visit Abu Dhabi Heritage Village (Approx 30 Minutes)
- Scenic drive through Leaning Tower Abu Dhabi, National Exhibition Center, and Al Dar Headquarters Building
- Relaxation time at Abu Dhabi Corniche with photo-session stop
- Clean and air-conditioned vehicle for comfortable travel
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Dubai included
- Lunch
- The ticket for the Ferrari World, Louvre museum, Emirates palace
- Luggage beyond medium size shoulder bags should be informed in advance, oversize luggage chargable.
- Large Luggage Not Allowed
- Lunch
- The ticket for the Ferrari World, Louvre museum, Emirates palace
- Luggage beyond medium size shoulder bags should be informed in advance, oversize luggage chargable.
- Large Luggage Not Allowed
Join us on a city tour of Abu Dhabi from Dubai, as we take you through the captivating attractions that highlight the unique blend of history, culture, and excitement in the capital city of the UAE. The package, carefully curated by Desert Safari Dubai, ensures you get to experience the essence of Abu Dhabi, reflecting its rich heritage and vibrant…
Join us on a city tour of Abu Dhabi from Dubai, as we take you through the captivating attractions that highlight the unique blend of history, culture, and excitement in the capital city of the UAE. The package, carefully curated by Desert Safari Dubai, ensures you get to experience the essence of Abu Dhabi, reflecting its rich heritage and vibrant modern living. Transfers from Dubai are included to make your journey even more comfortable. We aim to cover all the significant sights of the city so you won’t miss out on anything.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.