Abu Dhabi City Day Trip from Dubai

FromAED 85
8 hours
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About this activity

Explore Abu Dhabi's top attractions on a guided day trip from Dubai, including the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Emirates Palace Hotel.

Highlights

  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
  • Emirates Palace Hotel
  • Heritage Village
  • Abu Dhabi Corniche
  • Dates Market

Full description

Discover the best of Abu Dhabi on this exciting day trip from Dubai. Visit the stunning Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the luxurious Emirates Palace Hotel, and the traditional Heritage Village. Stroll along the picturesque Abu Dhabi Corniche and shop for local goods at the Dates Market. With hotel pickup and drop-off, a professional guide, and comfortable transportation, this tour offers a comprehensive and enjoyable experience of Abu Dhabi's highlights.

Included / Excluded

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
  • Meals and beverages

Itinerary

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Your next stop in full day Abu Dhabi city tour from Dubai is the Corniche which is famed as a pristine waterfront with sandy beaches and a stunning walkway. The Corniche offers a spectacular view of iconic towers and landscaped gardens. The Corniche which is spread across 8 kilometers of pristine waterfront has got a cycle and pedestrian walkway; children playground, restaurants cafes etc. After refreshing and enjoying the cool breeze of Corniche, you will then proceed to the Heritage Village.

Duration: 25 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2

Sheikh Zayed Grand mosque is an art piece which is a fine example of Islamic architecture. Your first stop in full day Abu Dhabi city tour from Dubai is Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Most people Visit Abu Dhabi to sightsee this beautiful mosque. Being the world’s largest mosques, this architectural wonder can hold 40,000 worshipers at a time. When entering the mosque, your guide will explain to you about the attractions of the mosque which include world’s biggest hand knotted carpet, largest chandeliers and the amazingly carved 82 domes. The reflective pools which surround the mosque intensify the grandeur of the mosque. You will enjoy a walk around the mosque, marveling its charm and splendour. Your next stop will be Abu Dhabi Corniche.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Heritage village is a replica of Emirati village that displays Bedouin way of life and heritage. This is a must to visit places in your full Day Abu Dhabi city tour from Dubai. This cultural center has got tents built up of stone and also displays various artifacts that show the skill of Arabian artists and craftsmen. After getting familiar with the rich past of UAE, proceed to fruits and dates market for enjoying the display of fresh dry fruits. After visiting this recreated village, you will get an insight into the pre-modern era of the United Arab Emirates. The walled complex comprises all the main factors of traditional Arabian life. A fort to repel the sea invaders, a souq where goats trade happens etc. You will get to see barasti, the palm-leaf shaped house, an ox-drawn well, and the ancient falaj or irrigation system, which still can be found at the Al Ain and Liwa Oasis even today. From here, you will head to Yas Island for a photo

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Yas Island is a must to visit destination of Abu Dhabi. This place delight and inspire everyone irrespective of their age, race and creed as an emerging tourist destination. In your full day Abu dhabi city tour from Dubai, you will be visiting Yas Island for a photo stop at “Ferrari world”. Yas Island is known for yas marina circuit, ferrari world, yas water world etc- and all these invoke your love for sports.

Duration: 45 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
5

Proceed to fruits and dates market for enjoying the display of fresh dry fruits.

Duration: 20 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Your next stop in full day Abu Dhabi city tour from Dubai is the Corniche which is famed as a pristine waterfront with sandy beaches and a stunning walkway. The Corniche offers a spectacular view of iconic towers and landscaped gardens. The Corniche which is spread across 8 kilometers of pristine waterfront has got a cycle and pedestrian walkway; children playground, restaurants cafes etc. After refreshing and enjoying the cool breeze of Corniche, you will then proceed to the Heritage Village.

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
7

Ferrari world is the first Ferrari- themed park which is known for world’s fastest roller coaster, “Ferrari Rossa”. This is the hotspot of all adrenaline junkies who love speed and height. We will stop here for a photo shoot on its back drop. For full Ferrari World fun, book Grand Mosque Abu Dhabi to Ferrari World. Your Full Day Abu Dhabi city tour from Dubai will energize your spirit and will help you to know more about Abu dhabi. Your journey from Dubai to Abu Dhabi is marvelous and cannot be described in words. After an eventful Full Abu Dhabi City Tour from Dubai, we will drop you at your preferred location.

Duration: 20 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Important information

Know before you book

  • Confirm your booking at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
  • Ensure you have a valid passport or ID for identification purposes.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking.
  • Bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen for sun protection.
  • Carry a camera to capture the beautiful sights.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Easy Public Transport
  • Infants Required On Laps
  • Infant Seats Available

Good to know

  • There is a dress code for Sheikh Zayed Mosque visit as follows:
  • For men: Shoulders and below knees should be covered
  • For women: We provide a traditional Arabic dress Abaya

Traveler reviews

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Great Guide

We were 1st time visitors to Dubai. We find Oscar travels and Waseem efficient and professional. He texted us the day before the tour to inform us the pickup time which brought us ease and comfort. We were on a private tour which allowed us time flexibility. Waseem also made sure there was no hitches with pickup stops. He was also friendly and flexible. Great guide👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

susansX3389CJFeb 18, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Great Day trip

Good conditions on the transportation, waseem was very profesional, will just recommend to go all the way inside the mosque untill guest cross with tickets since as you get to the mall you can get a little lost but other than that very well

williamrU2707USNov 6, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Wonderful tour of Abu Dhabi with our guide Waseem

Excellent tour experience for us enhanced by our affable, polite, pleasant, engaging and informative tour guide and driver WASEEM, who arrived on time (he said he was actually in the vicinity minutes earlier but only drove up in front of our hotel at the agreed designated pickup time) and drove us straight to our first destination - the beautiful Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque which we toured for more than an hour. Next up we enjoyed touring the magnificent Emirates Palace Mandarin Hotel and the Heritage Village before taking a lunch break at Marina Mall. We next headed to the Abu Dhabi Dates Market (which we specifically looked for as part of the itinerary) where we had a taste and purchase of a variety of date products and to the Abu Dhabi Ferrari World for a brief sightseeing and photo stop on our way back to Dubai. We had a wonderful time with WASEEM as our guide.

Vacationer777070Jun 10, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Great trip

Waseem we already miss you! Great day in Abu Dhabi e thank you for the Lipton Tea 😉 The best guide! We visit many places. Hug from Portugal. 🇵🇹

JMOMMBApr 15, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Abu Dhabi

Our guide Imran was wonderful and he tour covered a lot of adu dhabi highlights. Imran assisted us with picture taking which was nice. Would recommend this tour!

kellyccccMar 16, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

There is a dress code for Sheikh Zayed Mosque visit as follows: For men: Shoulders and below knees should be covered For women: We provide a traditional Arabic dress Abaya