Discover the top tourist attractions in Abu Dhabi on this private full-day trip to the UAE’s glittering capital from Dubai. Traveling to Abu Dhabi from Dubai by comfortable minivan, enjoy ample time to get to know this modern city of glass skyscrapers, mosques, museums and Souqs. Learn about Abu Dhabi’s past and visit must-sees such as the Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Central Souq. Let your private guide know if there’s anything else you want to see: the itinerary is customizable to suit your preferences.
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Private Abu Dhabi City Highlights Tour: Explore Sheikh Zayed Mosque & More
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Inclusions
- Private professional tour Guide in selected language
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in a Private Vehicle
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque inside visit
- Photo stop at Emirates Palace - 7 star hotel
- Visit to Date Market
- Photo stop at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
- Free time at Central Souq in Abu Dhabi for Shopping and Lunch (direct payment)
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Tip or gratuity
Tour Plan
Itinerary
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Day 1
Leave Mina Port Zayed at Abu Dhabi, then and make your own way into town to meet your private guide in the city center. Then, hop inside your air-conditioned minivan and set off to see the highlights of the city.The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is the first stop on your Half-day sightseeing tour. Marvel at the mosque’s sheer size and grandeur, then head inside the impressive monument for a look at its gilded interior, which can accommodate some 40,000 worshipers, making it one of the largest mosques in the world.
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Afterwards enjoy stops for photos at the famed Emirates Palace hotel and the adjacent Breakwater with picture postcard views of the ‘Manhattan of the Middle East’ skyline.
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The next highlight is Qasr Al Hosn, the recently renovated former residence of Abu Dhabi’s ruling Al-Nahyan family and site of the island’s only fresh water well.
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Drive along the beautiful Corniche before passing through the cultural hub of Saadiyat Island, home to the stunning Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum. At the nearby leisure and entertainment district of YasIsland, you have time for a final photo-stop near the world's first Ferrari World theme park.
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Drive past Etihad Square displaying historically and culturally important artefacts enroute to a comfort stop at the charming Central Souq with time to mingle and shop for curios at leisure amongst local Emiratis.
Meeting / Pickup
Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.
Please Note
- Pickup will be in a Private suitable air-conditioned vehicle with Private Guide.
- Children up to 5 years of age must be provided with a child safety seat. Kindly let us know if you have an infant 5 years and below joining the tour. Infant seat will be provided without any additional charges.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Guest can discuss with our tour guide and customize the itinerary, guest have to pay directly if any additional entrance ticket applicable which is not included in the above itinerary.
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- 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.
- Infants must not sit on laps
- 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.
- Please note, the tour duration will be between 4.5 - 5 hours,depending on traffic.The stated tour duration includes pick-up and drop off times.
- If any given tourist sites are closed an alternate attraction in case of the venue's closure
- 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.
- Please reconfirm the activity with your Tours Operator (Odyssey DMC),Please contact [ ] (Call/WhatsApp) or email to [ ] before your visit day/time.
- 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.
- Kindly note that Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center has announced their new entry procedures with immediate effect. This includes a registration with general information for each guest (name/nationality/gender/etc. …) before proceeding with the mosque visit.
- If any given tourist sites are closed an alternate attraction in case of the venue's closure
- Abu Dhabi Cruise Port ( Port Zayed) or your centrally located Abu Dhabi hotels
- >> Departure time : - As per guest selection
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3 Comments
4.6
We had an incredible time enjoying the luxurious cruise that took us along the water, making stops at magnificent temples and sites that felt like stepping back in time. The accommodations were exceptional, with spacious rooms that made our family feel right at home. Our only suggestion would be to enhance the meal options on board, as more variety would have made the experience even better.
4.6
Our family was truly captivated by the temples and the stunning pyramids that dotted our journey through Heliopolis. One highlight was our stay on the luxurious cruise where we relaxed and enjoyed the gentle sway of the Nile after a day of exploring. The only improvement might be more time allocated at each site, as we sometimes felt rushed trying to soak in all the history.
4.4
Exploring the ancient pyramids and cruising the Nile was nothing short of magical, and the luxurious accommodations made our nights feel like a dream.