Stone gateway entrance to the Abu Dhabi Heritage Village
White domes and minarets of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque lit at dusk above its marble courtyard.
The Abu Dhabi Corniche promenade running along the sea
Yas Island marina with yachts and the circuit buildings at sunset
The Yas Marina Circuit grandstand and the W Hotel beside the marina
The facade of Emirates Palace above its formal fountains and gardens
BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi at sunrise with its carved stone towers
White marble domes and minarets of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi under a clear sky
The white facade and central dome of Qasr Al Watan, the presidential palace in Abu Dhabi
Glass cases piled with dates at a stall in the Abu Dhabi vegetable and dates market
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Full Day Abu Dhabi City Tour With Grand Mosque

9 hours

Easy

A full day in Abu Dhabi from Dubai: inside the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, plus the BAPS Hindu Mandir, Heritage Village, the Corniche and a photo stop at Ferrari World.
A full day in the UAE capital, starting with pickup from your Dubai hotel and a drive of around ninety minutes down the coast. The centrepiece is the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, where you go inside: 82 domes of white marble, reflective pools the length of the courtyard, chandeliers set with Swarovski crystal and one of the largest hand-knotted carpets in the world. The tour continues to Yas Island for a photo stop at Ferrari World, and takes in the Corniche and Breakwater, a drive past Emirates Palace and Qasr Al Watan, the Iranian dates and vegetable market, and Heritage Village, a reconstructed oasis settlement facing the skyline. There is also a visit to the BAPS Hindu Mandir, which is closed on Mondays. The lunch stop is at Marina Mall and lunch is at your own cost. Modest dress is required at the mosque - for women, loose clothing to the ankles, sleeves to the wrists and hair fully covered; for men, long trousers and no sleeveless, tight or see-through tops.
What's included?
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Dubai
    • Air-conditioned vehicle
    • English-speaking driver-guide
    • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque visit (free entry)
    • BAPS Hindu Mandir visit (closed Mondays)
    • Heritage Village visit
    • Iranian dates and vegetable market
    • Photo stops at Ferrari World and on the Corniche
    • Drive past Emirates Palace and Qasr Al Watan
    Exclusions
      • Lunch at Marina Mall
      • Ferrari World admission
      • Tips
      • Personal expenses
      Please note
      • Dress code

      Dress code at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is strictly enforced and visitors are turned away at the entrance: long, loose clothing covering shoulders, arms and ankles for everyone, and a headscarf for women - bring your own scarf rather than relying on availability at the door. No shorts, no tight or sheer fabrics. Shoes are removed before entering the prayer halls. The BAPS Hindu Mandir stop is closed on Mondays, so avoid a Monday departure if that stop matters to you. Lunch is at Marina Mall and is at your own cost. This is a nine-hour day with around three hours of driving in total, so it suits travellers happy with a long schedule. Bring water, sunglasses and a hat; several stops are outdoors. Pickup is a timed window from your Dubai hotel - be ready in the lobby from the start of it.

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