Abu Dhabi Half-Day City Highlights Tour from Abu Dhabi
- 4h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Visit three highlights of the United Arab Emirates capital on a 4.5-hour tour, led by an expert local guide! After taking a tour of Abu Dhabi’s grand mosque – Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nahyan Mosque – explore Zayed Centre, a museum dedicated to the late Sheikh Zayed, the man who is credited for the city’s development. Finally, learn about life in the city before the oil boom on a tour of Abu Dhabi Heritage Village, home to a recreated Bedouin camp.
Inclusions
What's included
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque inside visit
- Hotel / Port pickup and drop-off
- Visit to Heritage Village
- Free time at Marina Mall in Abu Dhabi for Shopping and Lunch (direct payment)
- Photo stop at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
- Professional Private tour Guide in selected language
- Bottled water in the coach
- Photo stop at Emirates Palace - 7 star hotel
- Drive through Abu Dhabi Corniche
What's not
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks ( lunch time will be given at Marina Mall, guest should have to pay directly )
Itinerary
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.
Enjoy a break for lunch (own expense) before a drive to your final stop: the Abu Dhabi Heritage Village. Stroll around this open-air museum, which demonstrates what daily life was like in the city prior to the discovery of oil. Explore recreated Emirati souks and a traditional Bedouin camp complete with goat-hair tents.
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Odyssey DMC
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pickup will be in a Suitable vehicle on sharing basis from different hotels.
- Children below 5 years old must be seated in a child seat while traveling in any kind of vehicle in UAE. If you have a child below 5 years joining the tour, please mention in the remarks.
- 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.
How it compares in Abu Dhabi
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 191 city tours we list in Abu Dhabi.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 47 of 191.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, the island capital of the United Arab Emirates, pairs a dazzling grand mosque and landmark museums with mangroves, beaches and desert.
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, with its white marble domes, floral inlay and vast courtyard, is one of the most beautiful buildings in the region and glows softly after dark. Nearby, Qasr Al Watan opens the grand halls of the presidential palace to visitors, and Qasr Al Hosn, the city's oldest stone building, tells the story of the emirate's beginnings.
Top-ranked sights in Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi Corniche, Qasr Al Watan.
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