Abu Dhabi Shore Excursion: Private Abu Dhabi City Highlights Tour
Description
Discover the top tourist attractions in Abu Dhabi on this private full-day trip to the UAE’s glittering capital from Dubai. Traveling to Abu Dhabi from Dubai by comfortable minivan, enjoy ample time to get to know this modern city of glass skyscrapers, mosques, museums and Souqs. Learn about Abu Dhabi’s past and visit must-sees such as the Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Central Souq. Let your private guide know if there’s anything else you want to see: the itinerary is customizable to suit your preferences.
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Itinerary
Leave Mina Port Zayed at Abu Dhabi, then and make your own way into town to meet your private guide in the city center. Then, hop inside your air-conditioned minivan and set off to see the highlights of the city.The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is the first stop on your Half-day sightseeing tour. Marvel at the mosque’s sheer size and grandeur, then head inside the impressive monument for a look at its gilded interior, which can accommodate some 40,000 worshipers, making it one of the largest mosques in the world.
Afterwards enjoy stops for photos at the famed Emirates Palace hotel and the adjacent Breakwater with picture postcard views of the ‘Manhattan of the Middle East’ skyline.
Drive along the beautiful Corniche before passing through the cultural hub of Saadiyat Island, home to the stunning Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum. At the nearby leisure and entertainment district of YasIsland, you have time for a final photo-stop near the world's first Ferrari World theme park.
Drive past Etihad Square displaying historically and culturally important artefacts enroute to a comfort stop at the charming Central Souq with time to mingle and shop for curios at leisure amongst local Emiratis.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Abu Dhabi Cruise Port ( Port Zayed) or your centrally located Abu Dhabi hotels >> Departure time : - As per guest selection
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pickup will be in a Private suitable air-conditioned vehicle with Private Guide.
- Children up to 5 years of age must be provided with a child safety seat. Kindly let us know if you have an infant 5 years and below joining the tour. Infant seat will be provided without any additional charges.
- Guest can discuss with our tour guide and customize the itinerary, guest have to pay directly if any additional entrance ticket applicable which is not included in the above itinerary.
- IMPORTANT : Please pay strict attention to the dress code since you will be visiting the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Failure to observe the dress code will result in entry to the monument being restricted.When booking and visiting through a Tour Operator, it is not feasible to rent an Abaya (local ladies cloak) at the Mosque. However, in emergency situations, you can purchase an Abaya from your Tour Guide during the tour at a nominal cost of USD 10 (subject to availability).
- Dress Code - Women and men are to wear conservative, loose fitting, non-transparent clothing, long sleeves (up to wrist length), long skirts (up to ankle length), or trousers. Women must wear a headscarf before entering the Mosque.
- Foot wear must be removed before entering the Mosque. Men must not reveal any flesh above their knees and their shoulders must be covered. Body tattoos must be covered.Good quality sunglasses are advised. Hats are advisable when in direct sunlight.
- Guests visiting the UAE during the Summer months (June – September) are advised that peak daytime temperatures sometimes reach 42 – 45 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels can also exceed 90 percent during this period. We recommend all our guests to take adequate precaution.
- Please note, the tour duration will be between 4.5 - 5 hours,depending on traffic.The stated tour duration includes pick-up and drop off times.
- If any given tourist sites are closed an alternate attraction in case of the venue's closure
Reviews(3)
We had two couples and enjoyed this tour more than anything we did in Abu Dhabi. We saw all of the highlights, including gas, islands track, the grand mosque, and some other great options. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to see the city in half a day.
Dear Nicholas, Thank you very much for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that your private Abu Dhabi City Highlights Tour was the highlight of your visit and that you enjoyed seeing the city’s key attractions, including the Grand Mosque and surrounding landmarks. It’s wonderful to know the tour offered a great overview of Abu Dhabi within a short time. Thank you for recommending our tour, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Kind regards, Mr. Hammad Abbasi Guest Services Manager ORIENT TOURS LLC
Entry is free after registration. The shops all sell a basic overcoat for the same price. Very impressive place. Well organized.
Dear evelinen130, Thank you for taking your valuable time to leave a review for your tour. Thank you for taking your time to leave a review on our Abu Dhabi Shore Excursion: private Abu Dhabi City tour. We are pleased to read your positive review about the tour. Kind regards, Nicole Raijmakers Guest services executive Orient Tours LLC
Our tour saw a lot of the main attractions in Abu Dhabi, but our tour guide wasn’t very good. He spent most of the time on his phone talking to people or texting. It felt more like a sled pace walking tour. A few times our guide just met us at the exit since he lost tabs on us. Offered to take one photo and only gave short explanations in between his phone conversations. The Mosque was crowded but great to see. The heritage museum was also enjoyable.
Dear Jessie_s, Thank you for taking your valuable time to leave a review for your tour. We regret reading that you have felt this way during your tour and we would like to investigate what has happened. Do you mind dropping us an email with the exact date you went on tour? you may send us a message at: guestservices@orienttours.ae Kind regards, Nicole Raijmakers Guest services executive Orient Tours LLC
