Abu Dhabi City Essentials Half day tour from Abu Dhabi
Description
Discover simply the capital of UAE in more than 10 languages, see the Mosque, Saadiyat, The Corniche, Yas island, Emirates Palace.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Our first stop will be at the Sheikh Zayed Grand mosque, one of the largest and most beautiful Mosques in the world; able to accommodate an impressive number of over 30,000 worshipers. The exquisite white structure is completely clad in marble, featuring intricate Islamic art and carvings, as well as extensive landscaping.
Photo Stop: Yas Mall is the capital’s ultimate destination for shopping, dining and entertainment right in the heart of Yas Island.
Dates are part of the culture in the UAE. As the date is one of few fruits that can be planted in the area it became a major component of the diet here. The variety of date types can make it fun to taste before choosing which type to buy.
Visit the Heritage village to experience the traditional aspects of the desert way of life, and immerse yourself in the time capsule that brings to life a souk, a mosque and an encampment from pre-modernized Abu Dhabi. You can shop, explore artifacts and watch artisans making pottery, blowing glass and weaving fabric on a loom. After this We stop at Islamic Art Gallery for 20 Minutes
Photo stop: An iconic Abu Dhabi landmark, this beautiful hotel blends Arabian splendour with the latest luxuries to create a magical and memorable experience.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up start time : 08:00 to 08:15 hrs. Pickup: We pickup all the guests between 30 - 60 minutes before the tour departure time. Drop off: Hotels in Abu Dhabi .
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- TOUR DEPARTURE TIME: Tours starts @ 09:00 hrs.
- DURATION : Approximately 4 hours
- CHILDREN POLICY : Discount 30% up to 11.99 years
- LANGUAGES: Live Guide in English and ,Audio guiding in SPANISH, FRENCH, GERMAN, ITALIAN ,PORTUGUESE, ENGLISH, CHINESE, JAPANESE, RUSSIAN & KOREAN.
- CANCELLATION: Cancel Free of charge Up-to 24 hours from date of service local time, after that full charge.
- Important info:
- The Sheikh Zayed mosque in Abu Dhabi is open to visitors between 8.30am and 11:30am, Sunday to Thursday.
- Ladies visiting the Mosque are required to cover their head with scarf and do not wear shorts, beachwear or sleeveless outfits as they are to be fully covered.
- Men visiting the Mosque should wear long trousers
- The Cultural foundation & Al Husn palace is closed for renovation in Abu Dhabi, hence not incorporated in the itinerary of Abu Dhabi tour
- The Heritage Village in Abu Dhabi opening hours are: Mon-Thu & Sat , Sun 09:00-13:00 and from 17:00-21:00. Fri from 17:00-21:00.
Reviews(76)
We had a great day with our driver Umair Shah. He explained everything in detail to us about the individual sights. Also the time we visited the mosque etc. was still quite empty of crowds. All in all, we can highly recommend Umair Shah to spend a great stopover day in Abu Dhabi.
Thank you for your wonderful review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐We’re delighted you had a great day with Umair Shah and enjoyed his detailed explanations at each sight. We’re glad the timing allowed you to visit the mosque and other attractions without the crowds. Umair Shah will be happy to hear your recommendation!
Loved the mosque; got off at Ferrari world to entertain the kids! Driver (Umair Shah) was wonderful; audio tour also helpful
Thank you for your fantastic 4-star review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐ We’re delighted you loved visiting the beautiful Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and that the stop at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi was a hit with the kids! It’s wonderful to hear that Umair Shah and the audio tour helped make your experience even more enjoyable. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again soon!
Good summary of Abu Dhabi. Guide M. Dubais gave good explanations about life, culture and economy of Abu Dhabi. Instructive. All a bit far apart though.
Thank you for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed this good overview of Abu Dhabi and found the tour informative. It’s great to hear that our guide, M. Dubais, provided clear and insightful explanations about the city’s life, culture, and economy. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the distances between the sites and hope overall you had a rewarding experience.
100% recommend for year the family. The guide is super attentive and helpful, and respectful at all times. Likewise the driver
Thank you! We’re glad you and your family enjoyed the tour and our team’s care 😊
The tour was great as a first exploration tour of the city. Suhail was super punctual and very friendly. The Great Mosque was particularly impressive.
Thank you for your wonderful review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We’re happy to hear that the tour was a great introduction to Abu Dhabi and that you enjoyed the Grand Mosque. Special thanks for your kind words about Suhail — we’ll be sure to share them with him. We hope to welcome you again on another tour soon.
Shafi was an excellent tour guide and being a small group gave us a lot of flexibility. He knew his history of the UAE well and was incredibly helpful. I highly recommended Shafi.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Abu Dhabi City Essentials tour and that Shafi made your experience memorable. It’s great to know that the small group setting added to the flexibility and enjoyment of your tour. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon!
Very exhastive tour of Abu Dhabi, with visits to key touristic points. The transportation mean was timely and efficient.
Thank you for the great review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the half-day Abu Dhabi tour and all the key highlights. Glad the transportation was timely and smooth too. We appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again soon! Thank you again, Gray Line Sightseeing and Tours UAE & Oman team
A really enjoyable experience in Abu Dhabi with Grayline tours and my guide was very helpful and courteous, would recommend it
Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted you enjoyed your Abu Dhabi tour and appreciated the service from your guide. Your recommendation means a lot to us — we hope to welcome you again soon! Thank you again, Gray Line Sightseeing and Tours UAE & Oman team
I have a good time with our tour guide, Suhail. He is nice, on time and always helpful. The before pickup contact is nice, I was well-informed and prepared for the next day trip and picked up. 這次的導遊是Suhail, 很謝謝他非常盡責的照顧團體，有把行前說明都解釋得很好，接送也非常準時，中間有行程異動時，他也會盡可能滿足大家的需求。
Thank you for your 5-star review! We’re glad you had a great experience on the Abu Dhabi City Tour and appreciated Suhail’s kindness and professionalism. It’s wonderful to know our communication and organization helped make your trip smooth and enjoyable. We hope to see you again soon!
Im appreciate you're efforts 👌 The tour was great and the driver was very attentive to every detail... Thank you for your kindness and thorough explanation.
Thank you for your kind words! We're glad you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the driver's attentiveness and detailed explanations. Your feedback means a lot! Thank you again, Gray Line Sightseeing and Tours UAE & Oman team
