Dubai to Abu Dhabi Sightseeing Tour: Explore UAE’s Capital City
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Abu Dhabi
Embark on a sightseeing tour from Dubai to Abu Dhabi and explore the capital city of the UAE. Visit iconic landmarks like Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Heritage Village, and Emirates Palace. Discover the cultural hub of Saadiyat Island and stop at Ferrari World for souvenirs.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center - Embark on this tour to explore the top attractions in Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s capital situated on a natural island. Your first stop in Abu Dhabi is the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, one of the largest mosques globally, accommodating over 30,000 worshippers. The mosque is entirely covered in marble and features numerous intricate Islamic designs.
  • Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi - Next, take a photo-stop at the Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi’s renowned “7-star hotel”. (OUTSIDE PHOTOSTOP ONLY)
  • Heritage Village - Proceed to the waterfront Corniche to visit the Heritage Village, constructed on a man-made wave-breaker, showcasing scenes from the region’s pre-oil era.
  • Central Market - Pass by Etihad Square, which displays significant items from UAE’s history and culture, then head to Central Souq to mingle with the locals at this charming market where you can haggle for everything from gold to souvenirs.
  • Louvre Abu Dhabi - Later, visit the traditional date market to see the astonishing varieties of this cherished fruit before continuing to Saadiyat Island, a cultural center and home to the magnificent Louvre Abu Dhabi, for photos.
  • Ferrari World Abu Dhabi - Finally, make a stop at the nearby Yas Island to visit the world’s first Ferrari World theme park for souvenirs.
What's Included
  • Visit to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Explore Heritage Village
  • Air-conditioned transport by coach or minivan
  • Professional tour guide services in selected languages
  • Photography session at the Emirates Palace
  • Complimentary bottled water in coach
  • Photo opportunity at Ferrari World exterior
  • Leisure time at Central Souq for shopping and lunch (expenses not included)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks ( lunch time will be given at Central Souq, guest should have to pay directly )
Additional Information

Embark on a journey exploring Abu Dhabi, the capital of UAE. Your tour begins with a visit to Sheikh Zayed Mosque, a marvel of the world renowned for its use of marble and intricate Islamic designs. Next, travel to the beautiful waterfront Corniche and visit the Heritage Village that sits atop a man-made breakwater, offering glimpses of the pre-oil era in the region. Admire the skyline and stop for pictures at the glamorous Emirates Palace, dubbed Abu Dhabi’s ‘seven-star hotel’. Continue your journey through spotless gardens and tranquil beaches, reaching the bustling Central Souq for an interesting interaction with locals. Venture next into a traditional date market to witness the astonishing varieties available. The final stops are Saadiyat Island, a cultural haven that houses the magnificent Louvre Abu Dhabi, and Yas Island, home to the unique Ferrari World theme park where you can pick up some memorabilia.

  • Pickup will be in a Suitable vehicle on sharing basis from different hotels.
  • Children below 5 years old must be seated in a child seat while traveling in any kind of vehicle in UAE. If you have a child below 5 years joining the tour, please mention in the remarks.
  • 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 - Women and men are to wear 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.Good quality sunglasses are advised. Hats are advisable when in direct sunlight.
  • Guests visiting the UAE during the Summer months (June – September) are advised that peak daytime temperatures sometimes reach 42 – 45 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels can also exceed 90 percent during this period. We recommend all our guests to take adequate precaution.
  • The duration of the actual tour takes 8 – 8.5 hour but the driving time from Dubai hotel and return may take another 60 – 90 minutes depending on traffic conditions and time of day.
  • Tour Language - English / German ( bilingual) or English / Spanish ( bilingual)The guide will speak both languages during the tour
  • Tour schedule - English / German : Monday, Wednesday, Thursdays, Saturday & Sunday
  • Tour schedule - English / Spanish : Tuesday only
  • The local tour operator reserves the right to cancel any part of the scheduled programs because of government decisions, public holidays, weather conditions, or other similar circumstances.
  • If any given tourist sites are closed an alternate attraction in case of the venue’s closure
Location
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street, 5th St
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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970marbellad
May 21, 2024
Abudabi Private Tour Epic Day!! - Faisal qas my tour guide and private driver for the whole day. He was professional, polite, knowledgeable and timely. The day went smooth. I highly recommend him for any tour. Thank you so much Faisal!!!
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_t8763re
May 10, 2024
great meeting the best guide - The guide Mr. Muhamd was very kind and we had him to thank for the great time. His sincere hosting behavior gave us a really good moment.
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Fannygy3539sy
Apr 23, 2024
Abu Dhabi Tour - We did the day trip to Abu Dhabi with Mr. Anees. It was exceptional, very nice visit and an excellent guide. We recommend Orient Tours with Anees!
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Kevind6123
Apr 7, 2024
Great tour - Nitin was our guide and he was great (could anser all of our questions)! We have seen alot which was perfect for us. A real recommender
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Ibrahimazuvaum
Mar 3, 2024
Amazing Abu Dhabi - The mosque was beautiful and amazing ! The palace was astonishing . Our tour guide Anees had been really flexible and welcoming ! He was really helpful through out the journey and we had a great time ! You guys should definitely try this tour !!
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40ayline
Feb 28, 2024
Wonderful - Our trip was amazing! Abu Dhabi has a lots of beautiful spots to see, especially the Grand Mosque was incredible. Our guide Nimesh was very kind, told us about lots of interesting things and helped us with everything. We had our tour in German and English, both were perfect. It‘s a must see, we highly recommend this day trip to Abu Dhabi!
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Fearless51559894517
Feb 5, 2024
Abu Dhabi city tour - Syed Fayyaz is such a warm personality and highly motivated guide (recommendable!). I truly enjoyed going Abu Dhabi with him and his knowledge of Dubai and Abu Dhabi were awesome.The sceneries were so beautiful. The atmosphere was so special that it really felt like home to me. All respect for Syed Fayyaz who does a great job there; a true sample of excellent tour guide! Many thanks again and I recommend Syed Fayyaz to everyone!
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Yuvikab2024
Jan 21, 2024
Great tour and guide! - The one day tour was very pleasant. Our tour guide Muhammad was very welcoming and shared with us a lot of insights about the places we visited.
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Gillesg375
Jan 16, 2024
Incredible experience of half day Dubai tour - Anees was our guide full knowledge we loved the tour he gave us so much information of all the places we loved all the places thanks to our guide anees
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316sebastiend
Jan 4, 2024
Visit of Abu Dhabi - We had a wonderful day with our guide Anees. Our trip by private car lasted more than 10 hours which allowed us to fully discover the city and its charms. Our guide Anees took the time to explain every detail to us and all without stress. I highly recommend this excursion!
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