Abu Dhabi Day Trip from Dubai: Mosque & Palace Visit
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Explore Abu Dhabi’s highlights on a full-day tour from Dubai. Visit the iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, tour the stunning Qasr Al Watan Presidential Palace, enjoy panoramic views from the Etihad Towers Observation Deck, drive along the scenic Corniche, take a photo stop at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, and pass by Yas Island and Saadiyat Island.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Mosques & Palace have very strict dress codes: women must wear long loose clothing, and ensure their arms and legs are fully covered. Women are also required to cover their heads at all times. For Mosque visit a long Abaya with scarf (long black dress attire) will be provided by the tour operator if needed which must be returned back; Men must not show above their knees and must cover their shoulders. Failure to do so will be a refused entry. The tour operator cannot provide any clothing for men
The duration of this tour will be between 8 and 9 hours depending on traffic
During any Presidential Events, Qasr Al Watan might shut down to the public without any previous announcements as it is a national palace
There is a shuttle bus service to the entrance from the main gate of the palace
Guided tours are not allowed within the palace; your guide will narrate important information about the palace before the visit
Kindly share your WhatsApp number for easy communication during the pickup
Pickup is available from all the Dubai City Hotels, Apartments & Cruise Terminals (Port Rashid & Dubai Harbour). Pickup outside the city limit is available for an additional fee
Tattoos must be covered during the Mosque visit.
The itinerary is for reference only, and the order may change.
The duration of the tour is 9 to 10 hours, depending on traffic.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Visit to the observation deck of Etihad Tower
Entry ticket to the Qasr Al Watan Presidential Palace
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Live tour guide
Unlimited water
Entry ticket to the Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Clean Abaya for ladies for mosque visit (to be returned)
Lunch (Own expenses)
Guided tour inside the Qasr Al Watan Palace
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Discover Abu Dhabi's history and future on a full-day tour. After hotel pick-up in Dubai, travel along the Gulf coast to Abu Dhabi, hearing fascinating stories about the wealthy city. Visit the stunning Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, known for its beautiful white design inspired by architecture from Algeria, Morocco, India, and Pakistan.
Louvre Abu Dhabi
Stop by the Louvre Museum on Saadiyat Island for a photo stop. Go for a walk outside of the biggest museum in the Gulf region and admire its amazing architecture.
Options
Small Group Tour in Italian
Enjoy an Abu Dhabi city sightseeing tour with a small group tour (maximum 17 people) with professional Italian tour guide
Duration: 9 hours
Pickup included
Private English
Pickup included
Private Other Languages
Private Tour: Select this option for a Private tour with a professional guide in your preferred language (Spanish, French, Italian)
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Small Group Tour in French
Duration: 9 hours
Pickup included
Small Group Tour in Spanish
Enjoy an Abu Dhabi city sightseeing tour with a small group tour (maximum 17 people) with professional Spanish tour guide
Duration: 10 hours
Pickup included
Small Group Tour in English
Enjoy an Abu Dhabi city sightseeing tour with a small group tour (maximum 17 people) with professional English tour guide
Duration: 9 hours
Pickup included
Reviews
8,732 reviews
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Very good experience, the...
Jennifer M,
Oct 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very good experience, the guide was excellent and very knowledgeable, it was well worth doing this trip
Abu Dhabi with Noor & Amin
Sharnell V,
Sep 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Noor and Amin were the best duo today on our all-day tour of Abu Dhabi. Noor professionally and safely navigated the route to and from Abu Dhabi especially through the traffic of Dubai. Amin, our patient and pleasant tour guide, was professional and knowledgeable about the Emirates. The best part of Amin is his good spirit, kindness, and humor. What a memorable day! Shukran🙏🏼
Mosque awesome
Guillermo A,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
3.00The experience was good overall — the guide was very knowledgeable and generally kind. I think at first we had plenty of time, but later, for the most important stop (the mosque), we had very little time and felt quite rushed. If I could change something, I would remove the Louvre and the lookout at the beginning, so we could spend more time at the mosque. They also took us to a restaurant they recommended, but the service was very slow, which made us feel even more rushed afterwards. The guide seemed to be in a hurry to leave, and I think that’s the main thing we would have done differently. In fact, one of the participants got hurt and cut their eyebrow, there was some bleeding, and because we were in such a rush the guide just said something like “the air conditioning will help” since he wanted us to get back on the bus quickly.
You should go!
Edward O,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Riz was an exceptional guide. Not only did he explain all the rich history of the sites, he took amazing photos from just the right spots, they will be treasured souvenirs. Worth the trip for sure, breathtaking sites with a small group.
Highly recommended!
Martina R,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Zar was great, he knows everything about anything! The tour is well organised: information given the day before (such as outfit requirements) pick up at the hotel, several stops that permits to see different part of Abu Dhabi.
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