Description
On this trip, you will see major Abu Dhabi attractions such as the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan, and the Etihad Towers. On this guided tour, delve into the spirituality, culture, and elegance of the city.
About this activity
- cancellation
Non-refundable
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- Duration 5 hours
Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
English, Spanish, Italian, German, French
- Pickup included
Pickup is provided from Abu Dhabi city hotels, flats, and the Port Zayed cruise port.
Premier Inn Hotel Abu Dhabi offers airport pickup from Abu Dhabi.
- Private or small groups available
Experience
Highlights
- Be amazed by the great splendour of the Sheikh Zayed great Mosque.
- Learn about Arabic tradition and culture at Qasr Al Watan Palace
- Take in panoramic views of the city from the Etihad Towers observation deck
Full description
Take a guided tour of Abu Dhabi’s finest attractions. Visit the Etihad Towers, the Presidential Palace, and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to learn about the UAE’s governance.
Your driver will pick you up from your hotel or a predetermined place in Abu Dhabi. Get into an air-conditioned car and prepare to tour the UAE’s capital city. Your first trip should be to the stunning Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
Enter this internationally renowned specimen of Islamic architecture. See the incredible workmanship of this facility, which can hold up to 40,000 worshipers within its walls.
Before travelling to Marina Mall for a lunch break, see the world’s biggest hand-knotted carpet, 82 domes, chandeliers, and flower-patterned decorations. Dine at your own expense in the mall restaurants or food court.
Continue on to the Etihad Towers, a five-skyscraper complex. This entertainment complex provides opportunities for leisure eating and shopping. From the Etihad Towers’ observation deck, take in panoramic views of Abu Dhabi.
Finally, pay a visit to Qasr Al Watan, the Presidential Palace, which pays homage to Arabic tradition and workmanship. Learn about the governance, knowledge, and artistry that have shaped the UAE. At the end of the trip, you will be dropped off at your hotel or a specific spot in Abu Dhabi.
Includes
- Pick-up and drop-off
- Transportation in a contemporary air-conditioned car
- Professional certified tour guide
- Entrance costs
- Abaya for female visitors to the mosque (to be returned after usage)
- Cold mineral water
- Transportation by air-conditioned contemporary car
- Professional qualified tour guide
- Entrance costs
- Abaya for female visitors to the mosque (to be returned after usage)
- Cold mineral water
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
Not allowed
- Pets
- Smoking
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- When entering the mosque and palace, you must adhere to a rigorous dress code; no shorts or sleeveless shirts; knees, shoulders, and tattoos must be covered for both men and women.
- You will be given an Abaya (a long black garment with a headscarf), which must be returned; no men’s attire will be provided.
- The mosque is open to tourists on Fridays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- The mosque is closed to tourists during Islamic festivals and on specific dates announced by the authorities a few days before the event
- During presidential events, Qasr Al Watan may close to the public without prior notice
- Guided tours are not permitted within the palace; this tour is not wheelchair accessible.
