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Abu Dhabi Highlights: Sheikh Zayed Mosque Tour
4.2
28 Ratings
Dubai
Embark on a full-day Abu Dhabi city tour and discover the stunning Sheikh Zayed Mosque, along with other iconic landmarks. Experience the grandeur of the UAE’s capital with a knowledgeable guide and convenient hotel pickup from Dubai.
Embark on a full-day Abu Dhabi city tour and discover the stunning Sheikh Zayed Mosque, along with other iconic landmarks. Experience the grandeur of the UAE’s capital with a knowledgeable guide and convenient hotel pickup from Dubai.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Dubai - Experience a convenient pickup from your hotel or selected location in Dubai in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. A friendly guide will welcome you, provide safety information, and outline the day’s itinerary. Travel along the picturesque Sheikh Zayed Road towards Abu Dhabi. Pickup times may vary based on your location and traffic…
- Dubai - Experience a convenient pickup from your hotel or selected location in Dubai in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. A friendly guide will welcome you, provide safety information, and outline the day’s itinerary. Travel along the picturesque Sheikh Zayed Road towards Abu Dhabi. Pickup times may vary based on your location and traffic conditions.
- Last Exit DXB Bound - Enjoy a brief refreshment stop at the renowned Last Exit. Clean restrooms, coffee, and quick snacks are available. Stretch your legs before resuming your scenic journey to Abu Dhabi.
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Ferrari World Abu Dhabi - Arrive at Yas Island, the site of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. Capture photos with the iconic red Ferrari-shaped roof in the background — a renowned landmark in the UAE.
(If you opt for the Ferrari World experience, enjoy full access and exciting rides within the park.) -
Louvre Abu Dhabi - Appreciate the architectural splendor of Louvre Abu Dhabi with its floating dome and waterfront vistas.
(If you choose the Louvre Museum option, entry tickets are included. Explore world-class art galleries, exhibits, and cultural collections at your leisure.)
Café and gift shop available for a relaxing pause. - Heritage Village - Travel back in time at Abu Dhabi Heritage Village. Explore traditional Bedouin life, handmade crafts, and a mini museum. Capture stunning photos of the city’s skyline and culture.
- Abu Dhabi Dates Market - Visit the Abu Dhabi Dates Market. Sample and purchase fresh dates, chocolates, and local sweets. Ideal for gifts to take home.
- Marina Mall - Enjoy a leisurely lunch break at Marina Mall Abu Dhabi (meal not included). Choose from international cuisines and quick bites in a comfortable air-conditioned environment.
- Corniche Beach - Pause along the Abu Dhabi Corniche for breathtaking seaside views. Take photos of the skyline, beach, and the blue Arabian Gulf waters.
- Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi - View the iconic Emirates Palace Hotel from the outside. Admire its golden domes, landscaped gardens, and regal architecture — a must-see photo opportunity in Abu Dhabi.
- Qasr Al Watan - Pass by Qasr Al Watan (Presidential Palace) and other government buildings. Gain insights into the UAE’s leadership and heritage through your guide’s narration.
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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - Visit the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the largest mosques globally. Marvel at its white marble domes, chandeliers, and reflective pools. Your guide will provide orientation, and you’ll have free time for photos.
Dress code: modest attire required; women must cover their hair. Shorts, sleeveless, or transparent clothing are not permitted. -
Abu Dhabi - Relax on the comfortable drive back to Dubai. Drop-off at your hotel or preferred location.
Conclude your journey with unforgettable memories of the Abu Dhabi City Tour, whether you selected the basic city tour, Louvre Museum option, or Ferrari World experience — all showcasing the best of Abu Dhabi’s culture, architecture, and adventure.
What's Included
- Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
- Visit Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Entrance Ticket (If Option Selected)
- Visit Louvre Museum, Entrance Ticket (If Option Selected)
- Emirates Palace drive through
- Abu Dhabi Corniche Photo Stop
- Visit Dates Market, Heritage village Abu Dhabi
- Pick-up and Drop-Off from your Hotel with sharing air-conditioned Vehicle
- Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
- Visit Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Entrance Ticket (If Option Selected)
- Visit Louvre Museum, Entrance Ticket (If Option Selected)
- Emirates Palace drive through
- Abu Dhabi Corniche Photo Stop
- Visit Dates Market, Heritage village Abu Dhabi
- Pick-up and Drop-Off from your Hotel with sharing air-conditioned Vehicle
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Discover the highlights of the UAE’s capital with a full-day Abu Dhabi City Tour departing from Dubai. Enjoy a comfortable journey in an air-conditioned vehicle as you travel through desert highways to explore the city’s premier attractions with an expert local guide. Visit the renowned Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, celebrated for its exquisite white…
Discover the highlights of the UAE’s capital with a full-day Abu Dhabi City Tour departing from Dubai. Enjoy a comfortable journey in an air-conditioned vehicle as you travel through desert highways to explore the city’s premier attractions with an expert local guide. Visit the renowned Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, celebrated for its exquisite white marble domes, crystal chandeliers, and the world’s largest hand-knotted carpet.
Continue your adventure by visiting iconic sites such as the Heritage Village, Emirates Palace, and the picturesque Abu Dhabi Corniche, offering stunning views of the skyline. Drive past Yas Island, the location of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, and take the opportunity to snap unforgettable photos.
Select from four adaptable tour options tailored to meet the needs of every traveler. With convenient hotel pickup and drop-off from Dubai, this all-encompassing Full Day Abu Dhabi sightseeing tour seamlessly blends culture, architecture, and adventure for an extraordinary day in the UAE.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Hotel pick up and drop off will be provided. Please contact your Local Tour Operator at least 24 hours prior to the tour date to confirm exact pick up timing. If you do not have email access you may contact the Local Operator’s WhatsApp number with your BR code
- Dress Code : All the visitors must wear proper (MODEST) clothing, this includes covering up to feet and wrists. Loose long trousers, long skirts, and long sleeves that reach to ankle/wrist are acceptable. Women must cover their head with a scarf. Shorts, tight clothing, and transparent clothing are not acceptable. There are available dress kept at the mosque for residents and visitors however it is subject to availability.
- We will not be held responsible if you are restricted entry to the mosque due to the inappropriate clothing.
Location
Dubai
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(28 Ratings)
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F4372qtfelicial
Mar 21, 2024
Mosque and palace! AMAZING!! - The mosque and Palace tour wad awesome. Elizabeth was great! She went above and beyond to help us to menorialize our experience.
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407maritaw
Sep 18, 2023
Suuuuper. Always happy to come again - Hakim, our tour guide, was brilliant. Great explanations, fantastic information and insights into the history of the Emirates and the individual places. We would be happy to come back any time, we can highly recommend it!!!
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Chris
Aug 10, 2023
Family experience in Abu dhabi - It was very nice experience and the staff are very friendly. Rapiq was very knowledgeable he explained eveything about the story of Abu dhabi. The driver was very professional and friendly, Noufal was very friendly as well he was guiding us where we are going to.
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Gabypizarro
Apr 17, 2023
Wonderful - Jameel was a great guide, very friendly. The tour was excellent. the tour had everything to be in one day
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Buckleytravels
Feb 12, 2020
Full day from Dubai to Abu Dhabi - Early start but well worth the effort. Bus was really comfortable and guide commentary was entertaining as well as informative.
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Marygirl2014
Dec 13, 2019
An interesting day trip - Have been to Abu Dhabi several times but had never gone on a sight seeing tour. The grand mosque is a must see. It’s very organized there and well planned out considering the amount of visitors . It’s an incredible sight . When you arrive there you actually go in the opposite direction underground and make your way underground across the road to the mosque. Even though I was suitably covered I still was directed to the ladies changing room where a robe was given to me to put on. There were no delays and everything moved along seamlessly .
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Haseeb1rj
Jul 9, 2019
Wonderful Day Out - Abu Dhabi city tour was amazing specially Sheikh Zayed Mosque.
Amazing architecture and beautiful.
Emirates palace is also great for taking pictures. We had lots of fun and recommend everyone visiting UAE. Thanks Saifco
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Sumbalawais
Jun 18, 2019
Abu Dhabi City - We had this tour with our family and small children. Very nice guide and wonderful service. Mosque was the highlight of the day. Everyone enjoyed very much. After that we visited various parts of Abu Dhabi City and it was all amazing. I will recommend this tour to all
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Ralucon
Sep 30, 2019
Worth doing it! - I was in Dubai for one week and I wanted to visit a mosque. Locals recommended me to go to Abu Dhabi for the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque so I booked this tour with Saifco Travel & Tourism.
The tour was conducted by Basian Travel LLC and our guide was Jamil. He explained to us about what we passed by while driving but he didn't join us inside the sightseeing spots. I was picked up from my hotel at 8:30 AM as scheduled and returned around 7 PM. The drive from Dubai to Abu Dhabi was approximately one hour and a half.The drive was safe and the minibus comfortable. We were provided with water in the minibus, nice detail. Just one thing, the curtains of the minibus were kind of broken so if you wanted to avoid the sun or didn't have sunglasses, it might have been a little uncomfortable.
We first stopped at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and had one hour and 20 min to go around it. It might seem long time but it wasn't. The mosque is gorgeous, a really piece of art. I strongly recommend anyone who has the chance to visit it. Unless you completely cover your body so that the body shape is not visible, we women are given abaya to wear before entering the mosque so no need to bring any scarf.
I wish we got a pamphlet about the mosque beforehand. Inside it was quite hot and there were many tourists so you don't really have time to walk and read anything. It took me 10 min to find an information center inside the mosque (I think there is only one) and for example I knew that the mosque has world's biggest carpet after seeing it. I saw it but didn't pay much attention. A little sad.
Then, we drove around the corniche street, saw world's second most expensive hotel, the royal palace, world’s furthest leaning manmade tower, also stopped for some pictures.
Next, we stopped at the heritage village, saw a camel, artisans making pottery, carpets, glass and some other handicrafts. Nice place to know more about old UAE.
We had lunch in the Marina Mall from around 2 PM so make sure to eat breakfast or grab something to eat on the way otherwise you might get hungry.
Then, we stopped at a place that make traditional decorative gold carpets (I cannot remember the name), at the dates market (really large variety of date delights but the place itself doesn't look very attractive), at ferrari world mall, then drove back to Dubai.
As a whole, it was worth doing the tour. I could see Abu Dhabi in one day, thing that would have been practically impossible if going by myself.
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Drluniga
Sep 29, 2019
Don’t - Yes. Don’t book it.
1)They arrived to the hotel late
2)The driver didn’t introduce himself
3)They put 7 people inside an old outdated toyota minivan, without space to breath. Old waisted tires, and with the CHECK ENGINE on since we left the hotel.
4)The average speed was over 70 miles. Suddenly, more warnings lights in the dash, forcing us to a complete highway side stop. We were so close to the lanes, that the minivan moves with the passing cars. He started to talk by phone, no word to us about the situation. After a long stop, the minivan started again, and we continue with the trip. A second sudden stop again, more celular talk, NO SITUATION EXPLAINED.
5)Minivan re-started again, trip continued, and then again the vehicle stop. This time in the middle of the road, blocking the traffic. No air conditioner, all of us trying to speaking with the driver without results.
7)After a wild, a second vehicle arrived to the other side of the street. We cross the road (in a place without crossway) to get to the other vehicle, which finally left us at the mosque. One person told us to return in 1 hour 15 minutes, to a van with the # 92113.
8)After we return from the mosque ( at this moment no guided tour received yet), then we found a vehicle with a new guide. He tried to give us a tour, but he spoke with somebody in the bus other language than english for 50% of the time.
9)At the time we returned to the hotel, not one apologize received.
We were in our 20th wedding anniversary trip. We travel to all places using the reviews from travelers using this site. In 20 years of travel, this was our worst excursion ever.
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