Leave your centrally located Dubai hotel with your private guide, and then travel south to Abu Dhabi, roughly 1.5 hours away. Capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi is often called the Arabian Jewel, a name that testifies to its lavish monuments and flashy modern architecture.
As you travel around town, listen to your guides stories about the city and its sights such as Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nahyan Mosque, or the Grand mosque, as it is more simply known. Head inside to learn about the monument and marvel at its sheer size and grandeur. The stunning building can accommodate some 40,000 worshipers inside its walls, making it one of the worlds largest mosques.
Enjoy a break for lunch (own expense) before heading to Abu Dhabi Heritage Village, an open-air museum that showcases everyday life in the city prior to the discovery of oil. Stroll around at leisure and admire recreated souks and a traditional Bedouin camp complete with goat-hair tents.
Finish your tour with a drive past the Dhow Yard where wooden ships are built using time-honored methods, and then say your goodbyes to your guide at the start point.
Private Tour: Abu Dhabi Full-Day City Sightseeing With Transport From Dubai
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Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Free Cancellation
- Duration: 8 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
8:00 AM Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
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Departure Details :
Traveler pickup is offered
• Your centrally located Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman hotels or Dubai Port Rashid ( cruise terminal)
• For guest staying in any Private Residence or Villas in Dubai , pic.. read more -
Return Details :
Returns to original point of departure
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Cancellation Policy : For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Explore Abu Dhabi with a private guide on this full-day sightseeing tour of the United Arab Emirates second city! While visiting the citys showstopping sights such as Sheik Zayed Mosque, learn all about Abu Dhabis history, culture and attractions and explore the Abu Dhabi Heritage Museum. If there is another attraction that you specifically want to see, simply let the guide know; the itinerary is flexible and can be tailored to your interests.
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Inclusions
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Local guide
Exclusions
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
A current valid copy of your passport is required on the day of travel
IMPORTANT : There is a mandatory dress code for entry to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center, Abu Dhabi.
Dress Code is loose long trousers or long skirts reaching the ankles and long sleeves reaching the wrists. Shoulders must be covered. No shorts for men, no tight or transparent clothing, no visible tattoos. Women must bring a scarf to cover their heads.
Not wheelchair accessible
For guests visiting the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, it is not possible to rent an abaya (local dress) at the Mosque Center. However, for emergency situations guests can purchase an abaya with our tour guide during the tour for a small cost covering amount.
You will be refused entry if you do not comply to the dress code
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.
Most travelers can participate
Zayed Center Abu Dhabi is closed for renovation and will be replaced with a Date market visit and a photo-stop at Louvre Abu Dhabi .
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Traveler Reviews
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Wonderful experience! The guide was extremely knowledgeable and spoke very good English. The Grande Mosque was beautiful, and our guide also knew the perfect spot to take an awesome picture! We saw all the main sights in Abu Dhabi including the President’s Palace and Ferrari World!
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We really enjoyed our day trip to Abu Dhabi. This tour provided our own tour guide and driver. The van was clean and comfortable. Our guide was excellent. She gave us a nice overview of the UAE on the hour plus drive to Abu Dhabi. The grand mosque tour was superb. Quite an incredible place. We also went to a heritage center and the Zayed Center. Saw the Lourve Abu Dhabi from the outside only. Stopped in at the Palace hotel for a quick peak at the gold leaf ceiling and the opulent fixtures. Really enjoyed our day and it was so nice having your own guide and driver.
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Great!
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We travelled to Abu Dhabi with our guide, Gabor. His knowledge of the country was exceptional and we came across many sites that we could have missed had it not been for him. Great value for money and we look forward to visiting again soon
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Awesome day in Abu Dhabi! Great job by Orient Tours, and we couldn't imaging a better guide than Mr. Mohamed Murasil. He shared his extensive knowledge of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and helped to make our visit an experience we will never forget. It is one of the most beautiful religious sites I have ever visited, and the experience was humbling. We also stopped at the Emirates Palace hotel for a short tour and enjoyed cappuccino and ice cream sprinkled with gold flakes! Overall great day visiting the mosque, hotel, Yas island, Sheikh Zayed library, Ferrari World, and viewing the impressive Abu Dhabi skyline.
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Wonderful trip and tour of Abu Dhabi mosque, which is spectacular. Enjoyed having both a driver and personal guide, who imparted a lot about Emirati society and roles of men and women. John W.
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Very enjoyable.
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I choose this tour because travelled so far to come to Dubai, so visiting Abu Dhabi was a no brainer. The plan was OK and having a private tour made a lot of sense to take advantage of the flexibility and exclusivity it brings. Unfortunately the guide they send me in Dubai did not seem fully knowledgeable of the Abu Dhabi city. They took us to the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, which was great, but after that lost time in a gallery that was a tourist trap for purchase of goods, then Heritage Village and Emirates Palace. By then we had plenty of time to do other things and ask about other historical sites or local market and the answer was none available, I believe he did not knew Abu Dhabi well. Ended losing few hours in the Marina Mall for lunch and the Ferrari which could you do nothing if not entering the park. To make matter worst the driver was pressing and releasing the gas pedal every 5 seconds, making the ride very uncomfortable. I ended up paying a lot of money for a private to make it special and it was a extremely weak experience. Would not recommend this company for their private tours.
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Excellent driver/guide team made the best use of the day, with flexible adaptation of the programme along the way, including sufficient time for lunch at Emirates Palace.
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We love the tour. Our tour guide Aiman Hamada was great!!
