Day trip

From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Day Tour with Lunch & Royal Palace

Activity provider: OceanAir Travels
Day trip

From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Day Tour with Lunch & Royal Palace

Activity provider: OceanAir Travels
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Explore Abu Dhabi's towering skyscrapers, entertainment centers, mosques, and palaces on this full-day trip by van from Dubai. Admire views of the city from the Observation Deck of Etihad Towers.

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Duration 8 - 9 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Italian, German, Spanish, French
Pickup included
Pickup is available from Dubai city hotels and apartments. Pickup will be conducted 45 minutes before your selected time, depending on location. Be sure to be ready in the lobby of your hotel 45 minutes before the tour starting time.

Experience

Highlights
  • Wonder at the grand opulence of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque
  • Trace out Arabian heritage and artistry at Qasr Al Watan Palace
  • Take a relaxing walk along the Abu Dhabi Corniche and have a delicious lunch
  • Visit the capital’s top attractions such as Etihad Towers Observation Deck
  • Stroll around the center and admire the exceptional architecture
Full description

Enjoy a day trip by van to Abu Dhabi from Dubai. Stop at the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, take a stroll at the Abu Dhabi Corniche, and see sights like the Emirates Palace.

Following a pickup from your hotel in Dubai, travel along the Gulf coast to Abu Dhabi, listening to the fascinating stories about one of the richest cities in the world along the way.

Your first stop is the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, an incredible mosque exemplifying the beauty of Islamic architectural brilliance. Spend time in the mosque with your guide. Take a lunch break and get refreshed with a delectable lunch from the local restaurant. Next, enjoy a visit to another of Abu Dhabi's landmarks, the Etihad Towers. Those who have seen the ‘Furious 7’ movie will remember the imposing tower.

Afterward, stop at the Abu Dhabi Corniche, and take a stroll with scenic views of the Arabian Gulf. See the Emirates Palace from afar and take snaps for your photo collection with these wonderful structures as the backdrop.

Make a stop for lunch at the Marina Mall, the Carrefour, the food court, or a restaurant with a view of the Corniche.

Visit the beautiful Qasr Al Watan Palace housed in the Presidential Palace compound of UAE. Notice the architectural features, historical artifacts, and other historical treasures of the palace. Finally, relax on the return journey to Dubai.

Includes
  • Pickup and drop-off at accommodation in Dubai
  • Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional, licensed tour guide
  • Visit the Observation Deck of Etihad Tower
  • Visit Sheikh Zayed Mosque
  • Ticket to the Palace, Garden, and other public spaces within Qasr Al Watan premises
  • Lunch at local restaurant
  • Abaya and scarf (long black attire) for ladies)
  • Cold mineral water
  • Guided tour inside the palace
  • Clothes for men
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities (not mandatory)
Not suitable for
  • Wheelchair users

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport
  • Sunglasses

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Smoking
  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • The duration of the tour includes all pickups and drop-offs
  • The Sheikh Zayed Mosque is not open for visits during any Islamic festivals
  • Do not book a tour on a Friday if you have a flight that day, as drop-off times may vary due to traffic
  • Women must wear long, loose clothing and ensure that their arms, legs, and heads are covered at all times
  • An abaya with a scarf (long black attire) may be borrowed from the tour operator
  • Men must not reveal any skin above the knees and their shoulders must be covered, failure to do so may result in refused entry
  • No clothing will be provided to men
  • Restaurants will not be open during the month of Ramadan. During this time you are recommended to bring food with you
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 926 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4.8/5
  • Organization
    4.8/5

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Both drive were driving like crazy people one do not respecting the speed limits and drinking in a way that I was not feeling safe with my small boy and pregnant wife and we bus driver, playing with the phone all time during the driving… absolute not ok… in this part I totally DONT recommend. The Guide was pretty good. The drivers… a totally disaster….

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March 27, 2023

The driver was polite, Maged, our guide was not only punctual, but even arrived earlier to the pick-up point, was very well prepared, polite and helpful. He was taking photos of us with our phones, helped the Ladies with the Abaya, provided lots of information. He even suggested us a great place to taste local food. We had an abundant and tasty lunch, place was clean, personnel polite. Thank you Maged, thank you Team!

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January 29, 2023

We had an amazing time touring Abu Dhabi. Our tour guide Jahan, is punctual, polite, knowledgeable, resourceful and accommodating. Visiting presidential palace was part of the tour. It so happened that the palace was closed and would reopen later in the afternoon. Jahan, took us to another attraction so that we can come back to the palace when it reopens. Thank you Jahan for sharing your knowledge with us and making this tour very enjoyable. We booked our other tours with the same company and they’ve been very professional each step of the way. Will definitely recommend these tours to our friends.

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January 10, 2023

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