Abu Dhabi Trip Overview
After hotel pickup in Dubai, venture south by air-conditioned vehicle to Abu Dhabi, hearing about the city’s explosive growth on the back of its 1950s oil boom from your guide as you travel.
On arrival, enjoy a tour of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the world’s largest mosques. Explore the white marble arcades and courtyards, and visit the prayer room as you hear about the mosque’s design and significance.
Continue to Yas Island for photo-ops outside Yas Marina Circuit and Ferrari World, and then drive by the surreal-looking cultural buildings sprouting up on Saadiyat Island.
Pass Qasr Al Hosn, former home of Abu Dhabi’s royals, and after a break for lunch (own expense) at the Mall, see Corniche and Emirates palaces before visiting Heritage Village to learn about the city’s original Bedouin culture.
Your tour ends with hotel drop-off in Dubai.
Additional Info
Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Abu Dhabi, Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
After hotel pickup in Dubai, venture south by air-conditioned vehicle to Abu Dhabi, hearing about the city’s explosive growth on the back of its 1950s oil boom from your guide as you travel.
On arrival, enjoy a tour of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the world’s largest mosques. Explore the white marble arcades and courtyards, and visit the prayer room as you hear about the mosque’s design and significance.
Continue to Yas Island for photo-ops outside Yas Marina Circuit and Ferrari World, and then drive by the surreal-looking cultural buildings sprouting up on Saadiyat Island.
Pass Qasr Al Hosn, former home of Abu Dhabi’s royals, and after a break for lunch (own expense) at the Mall, see Corniche and Emirates palaces before visiting Heritage Village to learn about the city’s original Bedouin culture.
Your tour ends with hotel drop-off in Dubai.
Stop At: The Corniche, Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
We will stop at The Corniche for short nice walk access both to numerous beaches (the free one is good enough) and some decent restaurants with very nice views
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Heritage Village, Dubai, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
Craftsman center, Islamic art and cultural museum at the Heritage village
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street, 5th St, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
Visit inside the beautiful Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Leisure Drive Yas Island, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
Ferrari world (outside photo-stop)
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Al Wahda Mall 2 St, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
Optional: Visit at Al Wahda Mall
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Qasr Al Watan, Al Ras Al Akhdar, Abu Dhabi 001 United Arab Emirates
Pass Qasr Al Hosn, a former home of Abu Dhabi’s royals
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Louvre Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Cultural District Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
Louvre Museum (outside)
Duration: 15 minutes