Premium Abu Dhabi Half Day Tour from Dubai
Overview
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5 hours
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Abu Dhabi has a deep treasure trove of culture and the richest heritage. Experience the highlights of Abu Dhabi on a 5-hour tour of the largest city in the United Arab Emirates. Visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to see a masterpiece of Islamic architecture, marvel at the opulent Emirates Palace, admire the Etihad Towers, and more
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The duration of the tour includes the time required for hotel pick-up and drop off
Mosques 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. A long Abaya with scarf (long black dress attire), 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
It is not possible to visit the Sheikh Zayed Mosque during any Islamic festival
Tattoos must be covered
It is not recommended to book this tour on Friday if you have a return flight on the same day, as the drop-off time is dependent on traffic and can not be guaranteed.
The pick-up time will be within 45 minutes of your booked tour time. If there are any changes, you will be notified by email
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Photo stop to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Pick-up and drop off at central Dubai Hotels
Entry Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
Photo stop Emirates Palace
Photo stop to the Abu Dhabi Corniche
Transportation by clean, air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
Photo stop to Louvre Abu Dhabi
Photo stop to the Etihad Towers
Entry/Admission - Etihad Towers
Entry/Admission - Emirates Palace
Entry/Admission - Louvre Abu Dhabi
Clothing for the mosque visit (e.g., Abaya, headscarf, modest attire).
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
Explore one of the world’s largest mosques on a half-day tour, the only mosque that captures unique interactions between Islam and world cultures. Sheikh Zayed's vision for the Grand Mosque was to incorporate architectural styles from different Muslim civilizations and celebrate cultural diversity by creating a haven that is truly diverse and inspirational in its foundation.
Etihad Towers
(Photo Stop) - The towers are located opposite the Emirates Palace hotel and feature offices, apartments and a hotel. The towers were used as a filming location for the 2015 film Furious 7. In the film, Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) and Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker) steal a Lykan HyperSport and drive it through three of the towers.
Options
Premium Abu Dhabi Half Day Tour from Dubai
Duration: 6 hours
Chilled Water : Chilled Water is provided throughout the trip.
Pickup included
Reviews
181 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A half a day visit to Abu DhBi from Dubai
Kathyaini S,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was planned at the last minute but turned out excellent. Guide, Mr. Jaiswal was punctual, knowledgeable and very caring. He took us through all the spots as described in the iterinary and explained the historical background and significance. He ensured that we got to visit and see all the places accommodating our needs as seniors.
Perfect getaway
26gracez,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Jaiswal was friendly and knowledgeable and made the trip fun, taking lovely pictures for us at each photostop. He even made a quick stop at a dried fruit and chocolate shop where I bought delicious dates and chocolates. Such a nice little touch to an already great day!
Abu dhabi
heatherwC9182OM,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My tour guide Jaiswal was amazing. He was punctual friendly and most of all nice the whole tour. He a safe driver. He’s also a great photographer so don’t hesitate to hand him your phone for pics. i would recommend this tour
abu dhabi
Tye M,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The half day tour with Jaiswal was a great experience. He was very friendly and explained each stop and landmarks. He is a safe driver. He’s also a great photographer so don’t hesitate to give him your phone to take pics lol! I would recommend this tour
A beautiful half day in Abu Dhabi
smfam-5-1,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jaiswal was an amazing and fun tour guide - picking us up in Dubai on time with very clear communication. He stopped according to the tour description photo stops and took wonderful photos for us along the way, and provided much information to us also — the history of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the government structure and more. We had so much fun in a short amount of time! Thank you!
Wonderful excursion to Abu Dhabi
Hubertus V,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful trip with good driver and he showed us everything in Abu Dhabi. We had a private car and he gave a lot of good information. Highly recommended.
Abu Dhabi tour
Y463KTpatricko,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour. Jaiswal was a great guide and gave information on every site we visited. We will be sharing pictures with the entire family. Definitely recommend!
Great tour
S9263NNchristians,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun tour to Abu Dhabi by car in a small group with no sales stops. Nice guide “Jaiswal”. He took pictures and responded to wishes.
It was an amazing...
Indy S,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was an amazing experience, very well organised tour. Our tour guide - Shahid was great. He looked after us well and provided us with a lot of information about Abu Dhabi in terms of culture and history. We never felt rushed for time, we were given enough time for photos and breaks. Would highly recommend.
Super Tour
giuseppeaN5548FT,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super tour and much to see in Abu Dhabi in a relatively short time. Shahid explained everything to us. We were very satisfied and can recommend this half-day tour.
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