Abu Dhabi Shore Excursion: Private Abu Dhabi City Highlights Tour

From $398 • 4 hours 30 minutes • Orient Tours • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates • Pickup available • Free until 1 day before

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Why we love it?

The Abu Dhabi Shore Excursion: Private Abu Dhabi City Highlights Tour offers a comprehensive 4.5-hour exploration of the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Ideal for travelers seeking a personalized experience, this tour includes a private professional guide who communicates in the selected language, ensuring a tailored journey. Highlights include an inside visit to the stunning Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, a photo opportunity at the luxurious Emirates Palace, and a visit to the vibrant Date Market, showcasing local culture and flavors. This tour stands out for its focus on personal interaction and cultural immersion, making it suitable for both first-time visitors and those looking to deepen their understanding of Abu Dhabi's heritage.

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

Itinerary

Step 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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

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