Private Full-Day Abu Dhabi Tour: Personalized and Historic Exploration

Embark on a personalized and historic full-day tour of Abu Dhabi. Explore the city’s rich culture, history, and modern attractions with a knowledgeable guide. Customize your itinerary and immerse yourself in the wonders of this vibrant city.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center - Named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father and first president of the UAE, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is also known as the Grand Mosque or Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque.

The mosque is renowned for its breathtaking and detailed architecture. As one of the largest mosques globally, it showcases a blend of architectural styles, including Persian, Mughal, and Moorish influences. The structure features white marble exteriors, domes, minarets, and elaborate decorative elements.

  • Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi - This hotel is celebrated for its grand and luxurious architecture, combining Arabian, Islamic, and contemporary design elements. The palace is adorned with domes, intricate mosaics, and lush gardens.

Emirates Palace provides opulent accommodations, including rooms and suites, all lavishly decorated and equipped with modern amenities.

  • Emirates Heritage Club Heritage Village - Established to showcase and preserve the rich heritage and cultural traditions of the UAE, the Heritage Village offers both locals and tourists a chance to learn about the history, customs, and daily life of the Emirati people.
    Friday - 12:00 pm (Closing time)
  • Etihad Towers - The Etihad Towers is a prominent and luxurious complex of skyscrapers in Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s capital. Here are some key details about the Etihad Towers:

Location: Situated along Corniche Road in western Abu Dhabi, the Etihad Towers offer stunning views of the Arabian Gulf. The location is highly convenient for visitors, being close to many of the city’s attractions and amenities.

  • Qasr Al Watan - Qasr Al Watan serves multiple purposes. It is not only a presidential palace used for official state meetings and summits but also a cultural and educational center open to the public. The palace was opened to the public to showcase the UAE’s rich cultural and political heritage.
  • Abu Dhabi Dates Market - Specializing in dates, a traditional and important fruit in the Middle East, the market offers a wide variety of dates, including local and imported varieties, in different forms such as fresh dates, dried dates, and date-based products like date syrup and sweets.

Dates Season: The market is particularly busy during the date harvesting season, usually in late summer, when you can find a wide selection of fresh dates at their peak ripeness.

  • Madinat Zayed Shopping Center - Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre, also known as “Madinat Zayed Shopping Mall,” is a well-known shopping destination in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The shopping center features a variety of retail outlets, including clothing stores, electronics shops, jewelry stores, perfumeries, and more, offering both local and international brands.

  • Louvre Abu Dhabi - The Louvre Abu Dhabi is a renowned art and civilization museum in Abu Dhabi, UAE’s capital. As a branch of the famous Louvre Museum in Paris, it is known for its unique architectural design and diverse collection of art and artifacts.
  • Yas Island - Yas Island is a famous entertainment and leisure destination in Abu Dhabi, UAE’s capital. It is known for its wide range of attractions and activities, making it a popular spot for tourists and residents alike.
    Ticket not included photo stop only
  • The Corniche - The Corniche is a scenic waterfront promenade in Abu Dhabi, UAE’s capital. It is known for its stunning views of the Arabian Gulf, beautiful beaches, and well-maintained parks. Stretching along the coastline, the Corniche offers residents and visitors a picturesque place to enjoy outdoor activities and admire the city’s skyline.
  • Qasr Al Hosn - Also known as the White Fort, Qasr Al Hosn is one of the most significant historical landmarks in Abu Dhabi, UAE. It holds great cultural and historical importance to the UAE and symbolizes the nation’s heritage.
What's Included
  • Ferrari World Sightseeing
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Qasar al hosan photo stop
  • Louvre museum photo stop
  • Heritage Village Entrance
  • Grand Mosque
  • Qasar al watan photo stop
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

An exclusive, full-day exploration of Abu Dhabi offers a customized journey through the city’s heritage, contemporary landmarks, and cultural wealth. Expect the following from such an experience:

Bespoke Schedule: Your exclusive trip will be crafted to align with your personal interests. Ahead of your excursion, you can share your preferred destinations, express particular themes of interest (like art, history, retail, or gastronomy), and specify any special locations you wish to add to your schedule.

Dedicated Expert: A well-informed and local expert will be at your service, providing deep understanding, anecdotes, and historical significance regarding the destinations you explore. This expert will be available to respond to inquiries and suggest recommendations during your outing.

  • Total tour duration includes the travel time
  • This experience requires good weather. if it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • 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
  • Kindly share your WhatsApp number for easy communication during the pickup
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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Mikethomas_275
Aug 6, 2024
A day in Abu Dhabi to remember (for all the right reasons)! - The friendly, professional and extremely informative Shafeek made our day in Abu Dhabi truly a day to remember. From the time he picked us up at our hotel Shafeek made us feel welcome and gave us an insight into the vibrant and welcoming lifestyle of Abu Dhabi. We were able to drop a couple of things of the normal itinerary and add few personal "wishlist" items on instead. This tour was worth every cent and I can't recommend the tour, and Shafeek as a tour guide, more highly.
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Passenger31400158357
Jul 30, 2024
Perfect day in Abu Dhabi 🤩 - It's my first time for Abu Dhabi and UAE in July 2024. Abu Dhabi has countless tourist attractions which I couldn't complete all by myself. Mr. SHIJAR was the one who was assigned this particular task in Adu Dhabi. He's an Indian guide and driver who was punctual, polite, knowledgeable, flexible, and talented. We discussed the attractions I preferred and set the priority before leaving my place (Rixos Premium ). Throughout the trip, Mr. SHIJAR was a very good narrator and photographer. He gave me lots of in-depth information and could proficiently catch my right moments, compositions, and atmosphere. I got lots of beautiful and much satisfied photos from him. On the other hand, my trip was adjustable, relaxing, and no rush. I was very pleased and highly recommend this one-day trip to the other tourists esp. Mr. SHIJAR who had an important role in this unique trip. I recommend it from the bottom of my heart. His phone number is : ‪+971 55 828 7809‬ Thank you so much.
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Cruiser11295935309
Jul 18, 2024
Excellent trip - Highly recommend this tour company and guide !!! - Hi, Our trip was excellent !!! Our trip started from morning - Mr. N - Our guide was great,he took us to all the important places, covered a lot, explained everything, suggested important places to see and was very patient and took many pictures of us which was a huge relief for me, LOL.. He was also very smiling and accommodated Our sightseeing needs, going over and beyond !!! We highly recommend this tour and the tour company and guide !!!
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Michaelby3245we
Jul 13, 2024
Great Family Tour - We had a great day with Shijar as our guide. He was very helpful and patient with our two young children. We hit all the stops we wanted to see and did not feel rushed. I would recommend this tour for families that may want a more flexible schedule.
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Anonymous
Jul 9, 2024
Good single day tour conpany - Sadiq was awesome. Inspite of the hot weather he was flexible enough to show us almost all the places. I would recommend anyone to take this full day tour. It’s totally worth it. Hot weather was tough on us, else we had an awesome experience.
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160loicg
Jul 9, 2024
Great day in Abu Dhabi - We had a great one-day stopover in Abu Dhabi with Noufal guiding us through all of the city highlights. Noufal was a great guide, very attentive, accommodating and made sure we had a great experience. Can't recommend him highly enough, and the tour is a perfect way to spend a day in Abu Dhabi.
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Kevindm6045or
Jul 8, 2024
A perfect day with the perfect guide! - This is the perfect tour for anyone with a time limit. I spent two days in Abu Dhabi and wanted to spend one full day to see as much of Abu Dhabi as I could with someone that knew everything about this city. As a solo traveller, I wanted the convenience of a private car with a personable guide to show me as much of Abu Dhabi as time would allow. Sadiq, my tour guide, was the perfect tour guide. Extremely polite, knowledgeable and patient, we customized the tour to my interests. While the itinerary called for certain stops, we would spend all the time I needed for what I was interested in, added a few destinations outside the itinerary, and rushed through or skipped the ones that I wasn’t, altogether. Most importantly, I wanted to have lunch where the locals ate, so Sadiq took me to their local fish market and that’s where I had my meal. Thoroughly enjoyed the food as much as I did the tour, I could not thank Sadiq enough for being my guide. It definitely would not have been the same experience without him. The knowledge he has of Abu Dhabi was impressive and I will forever be grateful that I got to spend my entire day with him, visiting all of the popular and beautiful places that the city has to offer.
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Kamelap2018
Jun 23, 2024
A day in Abu Dhabi - Shijar was kind, warm, friendly and professional. He made our time in Abu Dhabi enjoyable, educational and relaxing. We were lucky to have had him as our guide and I recommend this experience with Shijar to anyone visiting the area.
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Auntieseah
Jun 19, 2024
Private Day Tour - We booked a private day tour for two on our final day in Abu Dhabi and Ajmal was a great guide! His car was clean, comfortable, and he arrived punctually to pick us up at our hotel. During the tour he briefly introduced the history of Abu Dhabi and allowed us to enjoy the different attractions at our own pace. He was also open to tweaking the itinerary for the day to suit our interests. Dresses and scarves were provided for entry into the Grand Mosque, which he also helped to reserve admission tickets for and sent us the QR codes during entry. Highly recommend anyone to consider this tour when they are in Abu Dhabi, as they do day tours to Dubai as well. Thank you Ajmal!
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Sonia_p
Jun 16, 2024
Excellent tour of Abu Dhabi - We loved this tour! We got to see so much of Abu Dhabi, our tour guy Shijar was really lovely, told us a lot of interesting facts about AD and allowed us to spend a little longer at some of the places we visited. Highly recommend if you want to see alot of AD in a quick time.
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