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Private Abu Dhabi City Tour From Dubai With Guide

4.7(14)Dubai1 hour
VIATOR5.0(1)TRIPADVISOR4.7(13)

Description

Our Abu Dhabi city tour from Dubai will introduce you to the UAE's capital city's fascinating historical, cultural, and thrilling attractions. You can explore Abu Dhabi's diverse shades and persona with transfers arranged to and from Dubai. Experience Abu Dhabi's glorious blend of ancient heritage and modern life on an Abu Dhabi city tour with Desert Safari Dubai. We've carefully selected the highlights of Abu Dhabi for this tour package in order to make sure you don't miss anything.

Tour Options

Private Abu Dhabi City Tour From Dubai With Guide
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

60 min

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque stands out as one of the world’s largest mosques, and the only one that captures unique interactions between Islam and world cultures. Sheikh Zayed's vision for the Grand Mosque was to incorporate architectural styles from different Muslim civilizations and celebrate cultural diversity by creating a haven that is truly diverse and inspirational in its foundation. The mosque’s architects were British, Italian and Emirati, and design inspiration was borrowed parts of Turkey, Morocco, Pakistan, and Egypt among other Islamic countries, revealing a glistening architectural marvel with an astonishing capacity of 40,000 worshippers and visitors.

30 min

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. Run by the Emirates Heritage Club, this reconstruction of a traditional oasis village provides an interesting glimpse into the emirate’s past and features public workshops where craftsmen demonstrate traditional skills such as metal work, pottery, weaving and spinning. The craftsmen share their skills with visitors, and occasionally offer them a chance to try them out. The little spice shop within the village offers a range of dried herbs, handmade soaps and plenty of souvenirs to collect.

Admission included25 min

This fascinating centre is home to an extensive collection of museum-like displays featuring unique Islamic art pieces sourced from around the Muslim world, including places like Egypt, Syria, Iran, India, Iraq, Kashmir and Russia. Displays include meticulously hand-woven pictorial and bejewelled carpets, silk textiles and royal robes, jewellery, jewel-encrusted ceremonial objects, finely crafted weapons, marble pieces, Arabic calligraphy-engraved vases and miniature paintings, with experienced and passionate staff on hand to brief you on the history and origin of the pieces and the techniques used to make them.

15 min

Abudhabi Dates Market is the main and biggest market to get dates in Abu Dhabi. The various products of date species are available usually in the market during the season. You can find date products from Oman and Saudi as well. The prices you can get here are the best in town.

Pass by

The Corniche Road spreads across an impressive eight kilometres of manicured waterfront that includes children’s play areas, separate cycle and pedestrian pathways, cafés and restaurants, and the Corniche Beach - a lifeguarded beach park. Corniche Beach This lengthy stretch of beach extends along Corniche Road from near the Hilton Hotel to beyond Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street, where you’ll find its main entrance. During the week you can usually find a beach umbrella, but during the weekend they may all go quickly. You can’t swim out very far; floating fences keep you within 40 metres of the beach, and there are plenty of lifeguards around. Abu Dhabi’s pristine Corniche beachfront has been awarded coveted Blue Flag status - the internationally renowned eco-label for beaches and marinas that guarantees clean and safe bathing water.

Admission not included10 min

A dramatic architectural statement, this five tower complex invites residents and visitors to live, work, stay, shop and dine in one destination with panoramic city and Arabian Gulf views. A benchmark for luxury experiences, the complex includes three residential towers and the 280 metre high, five-star Jumeirah at Etihad Towers hotel. On Tower 2’s 74th floor, the Observation Deck at 300 offers unbeatable cityscape and island views. The Avenue at Etihad Towers is one of the world’s most expensive and exclusive collections of boutique shops, with many having luxurious private rooms for private, VIP shopping.

Admission not included10 min

An iconic Abu Dhabi landmark, this beautiful hotel blends Arabian splendour with the latest luxuries to create a magical and memorable experience. During daytime, the hotel’s golden-sandy colour contrasts with its fresh green gardens, silvery water fountains and the blue sky. At night, the hotel’s lighting changes subtly, featuring a majestic rainbow-changing effect over the main dome. The main Palace building stretches over a kilometre from wing to wing, and its gardens and surroundings spread across 100 hectares. The hotel features 114 domes, with the central dome at an imposing 72.6 metres above ground. Gold, mother of pearl and crystals dominate the interior. The Palace has 1,002 chandeliers, the largest weighing 2.5 tones.

Pass by

Qasr Al Watan, the new cultural landmark in Abu Dhabi, opens its doors to the public in an invitation to discover the legacy of knowledge and tradition that have shaped the journey of the nation, boosting cultural understanding of the United Arab Emirates An Architectural Landmark More than a traditional palace, Qasr Al Watan is an exquisitely crafted tribute to the Arabian heritage and artistry, and its architecture and design echo the significance of the exhibits housed within its halls and the function of its most iconic rooms. Cultural Initiative Qasr Al Watan invites visitors to learn about the country’s governing traditions and values, and explore a well-preserved legacy of knowledge, thus boosting cultural understanding of the UAE. A Knowledge Hub Qasr Al Watan opens the door to an inspiring intellectual legacy that highlights Arab contributions to various fields of knowledge.

Admission not included30 min

We Will Stop Only For Photos

Admission not included15 min

Outside photostop of the famous Louvre Museum, Abu Dhabi

Highlights

Abu Dhabi Dates Market (20-25 Minutes)
1 Hour Lunch Break ( Paid Directly)
Leaning Tower Abu Dhabi ( Drive Through )
Abu Dhabi Heritage Village (Approx 30 Minutes)
Abu Dhabi Corniche With Photo-Sessions Stop
Emirates Palace (Stopover For Clicking Pictures)
Etihad Towers (Stopover For Clicking Pictures)
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (Approx 1 Hour)
National Exhibition Center ( Drive Through )
Clean And Air- Conditioned Vehicle
Drive Trough Al Dar Headquarters Building
Drop Back To Your Hotel/Hotel. ( 2 Hours Drive Approx. )
Marina Mall Abu Dhabi ( Drive Through )
Drive Through Saadiyat Island
Drive through Sheikh Zayed Road ( 2 Hours Drive ) Approx.
Ferrari World (Stopover For Clicking Pictures)
Presidential Palace (Drive Through)
Pick Up From Your Hotel/Home In Dubai.

What's included

Included
Abu Dhabi Dates Market (20-25 Minutes)
1 Hour Lunch Break ( Paid Directly)
Leaning Tower Abu Dhabi ( Drive Through )
Abu Dhabi Heritage Village (Approx 30 Minutes)
Abu Dhabi Corniche With Photo-Sessions Stop
Emirates Palace (Stopover For Clicking Pictures)
Etihad Towers (Stopover For Clicking Pictures)
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (Approx 1 Hour)
National Exhibition Center ( Drive Through )
Clean And Air- Conditioned Vehicle
Drive Trough Al Dar Headquarters Building
Drop Back To Your Hotel/Hotel. ( 2 Hours Drive Approx. )
Marina Mall Abu Dhabi ( Drive Through )
Drive Through Saadiyat Island
Drive through Sheikh Zayed Road ( 2 Hours Drive ) Approx.
Ferrari World (Stopover For Clicking Pictures)
Presidential Palace (Drive Through)
Pick Up From Your Hotel/Home In Dubai.
Not included
Lunch
The ticket for the Ferrari World, Louvre museum, Emirates palace
Luggage beyond medium size shoulder bags should be informed in advance, oversize luggage chargable.
Large Luggage Not Allowed

Pickup Locations & Times

Standard Pickup Time Between 9-9.30Am If Any Changes In The Time We Will Inform You A Day Before The Tour.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(14)

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berkiy2025
October 23, 2025
Great family friendly tour!

Very well organized and perfect experience with Nabeel. Great kid friendly tour. Nabeel went the extra mile and took amazing pictures of us. Thank you for everything!

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Excursion25936573976
November 13, 2024
Abu Dhabi Trip

We had an amazong trip to Abu Dhabi. Our guide went to all the places we wanted and altered the schedule so we could stay longer in the mosque and louvre. Very nice and friendly explanations and advices and good driving. Absolutly fair price and no haggling at the end. 10/10 would book the company again

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travoyw
November 19, 2023
Worth the Money

I booked a full day Abu Dhabi tour with Dessert Safari Dubai which was worth the money. The sight seeing spots were as expected. The tour guide was really nice and friendly.

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arushanas
November 18, 2023
Awsome

I booked a full day Abu Dhabi tour through Dessert Safari Dubai last week and it was worth the price. The driver was really professional and accommodating. The tour covered most the sight seeing places we wanted to visit.

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941zainabl
November 16, 2023
Bad experience

My family n i went to abu dhabi today with this group n it was aweful. We didnt like it at all. Dont waste your money N they take different prices from different customers. We lost one whole day of our trip with this tour. Driver shows smiling face in the morning, by afternoon he starts getting rude. One major issue is that the driver talks too much on the phone. Thus he did not notice my baby n i getting in the van, he started driving away while baby was barely seated and i had one leg up the van, we had to shout for him to realise. They take you to places to waste your time. The ferrari world visit is just a scam. They give you 30 min. By the time you reach the ferrari world, it is already time to leave from there, the place is huge, we skipped 1 destination to get more time there but the driver refused to allocate even 10 more min. For me this trip/tour was absolutely futile n i wish I could have been refunded.

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VPTravelson
June 25, 2023
June getaway that exceeded expectations

Akbar picked us up from Al Barsha and took us to the dunes in Sharjah, wuad biked, camel riding and evening dinner with show in the camps. Collected at 4pm & Returned by 11pm. Very informative, as on our tour keep us informed about our surroundings. Would i book this again, yes as loved the sand dune drive experience

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mohsenp205
June 11, 2023
Good experience.

Had a great day with a professional and calm driver and tour leader. Nabeel was very patient, and showed us the Abu Dhabi corners.

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Merzugamoroccotravel
May 19, 2023
Excellent service

Nabeel was the best guide, it very unique, took photos for us and told us about history of the city Abou Dhabi . Friday mosque also. Hope you get him too. Good experience but trust me this one is the best out there. It was very unique experience, definitely worth it. To be honest it's number 1 Pick up from the hotel and kept in contact during the day. His knowledge . driving skills were great. We stopped at deferent of location Would highly recommend doing the tour and having Nabeel as your guide! Will definitely try to come back The entire experience was one of a kind. You will truly enjoy and learn about the history of Abou Dhabi and Dubai. The food buffet was delicious and there were varieties of food choices. Also, our guide Nabeel was not only an amazing historian but also an amazing driver. Highly encourage for everyone with this company. Thanks for your time Khalid

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NorthStar59627782900
April 4, 2023
Great Abu Dhabi tour-

Ákbar was my guide and the best one! He gave ya full info and always tried tongo to the next level for us. Thank you

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Shavelle_P
March 29, 2023
Abu Dhabi

This was the best experience ever. The drivers were on time for all transfers. Long tour but worth it

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