Abu Dhabi Elite Day-trip: Sheikh Zayed Mosque & Royal Palace

This full-day luxury tour from Dubai explores Abu Dhabi’s top cultural sites in a small group with comfortable Mercedes Sprinter transportation, ideal for history and architecture enthusiasts.

Highlights

• Luxury transportation on a small guided tour in a Mercedes Sprinter
• Visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque with a special abaya provided for women
• Discover Qasr Al Watan Royal Palace, a working presidential palace
• Taste traditional Arabian dates from multiple countries
• Explore UAE history at the Zayed National Museum

Description

Begin your full-day Abu Dhabi tour with hotel pickup in Dubai followed by a comfortable drive in a luxury Mercedes Sprinter. Enjoy traditional Arabian dates and insights from your professional guide as you travel along the Arabian Gulf.

Your first stop is the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the largest mosque in the UAE and the third largest worldwide. Inside, admire Swarovski chandeliers, intricate designs, and the world’s largest hand-knotted carpet. Women will receive a special abaya to wear during the visit. Your guide will help capture photographs. Free time is available for lunch (not included).

Next, stop at the Corniche for panoramic views of Abu Dhabi’s skyline, including the Emirates Palace. Continue to Qasr Al Watan, a functioning presidential palace and cultural landmark where you will explore grand halls, exhibitions, and the country’s traditions.

End your tour at the Zayed National Museum, which covers the legacy of Sheikh Zayed, the UAE’s founding father. Explore galleries at your own pace with artifacts and cultural exhibits.

After sightseeing, relax as you return comfortably to your Dubai hotel.

Includes

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Dubai
• Luxury air-conditioned Mercedes Sprinter
• Professional live tour guide
• Traditional Arabian dates from different countries
• Entry ticket to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
• Special abaya for women during mosque visit (to be returned)
• Entry ticket to Qasr Al Watan Presidential Palace
• Entry ticket to Zayed National Museum
• Unlimited water

Excludes

• Lunch (at own expense)
• Tips (optional)

Important Information

• Pickup is available from Dubai city hotels, apartments, Port Rashid, and Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal by shuttle transfer to the luxury vehicle. Pickup from Dubai Airport is only available from Holiday Inn Dubai Airport Hotel.
• The tour duration includes pickup, drop-off, and travel time, approximately 10 hours depending on traffic.
• Do not book this tour on a Friday if you have a flight the same day, as drop-off times may vary due to heavy traffic.
• Consider a private tour if you have limited time or a flight to catch.
• A strict dress code applies at the mosque and palace: no shorts or sleeveless tops; shoulders, knees, and tattoos must be covered for men and women.
• Women will receive a special abaya for the mosque visit, which must be returned. No special clothing is provided for men.
• Qasr Al Watan may close without notice during presidential events; in such cases, it may be replaced with the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.