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Abu Dhabi City Tour and Ferrari World Day Trip from Dubai

3.7(9)Dubai1 hour
VIATOR3.3(7)TRIPADVISOR5.0(2)

Description

Overview: See Abu Dhabi’s cultural and modern icons on a full-day trip from Dubai. Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, photo-stop at Emirates Palace, and enjoy unlimited rides and shows at Ferrari World, Yas Island’s top attraction. You’ll experience the best of Abu Dhabi in one seamless day, combining cultural heritage and high-speed fun—a contrast of serene mosque beauty and adrenaline-pumping rides. From the quiet elegance of the Grand Mosque to the roar of roller coasters, this tour offers unmatched variety. Skip the hassle of planning transport and tickets—everything is coordinated for you. Whether you're a first-time visitor, a family chasing thrills, or a culture lover, this day delivers memorable moments, panoramic views, and full-day park access.

Tour Options

Ferrari Tour Standard Ticket
  • Standard Passes Ferrari World Trip w/ Transfer: Marvel a day trip to the world of amazing rides, largest indoor theme park in the world – the Ferrari World. Experience the breathtaking rush of speed on the Formula Rossa rollercoaster and test your Pickup included

Itinerary

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Invites tourists from all around the world who can witness the spectacular onion-top domes, the reflective pools that engulf the courtyard and the iconic prayer hall, which not only overflows with blissful sunlight, but also houses the world’s biggest chandelier and carpet, both meticulously handmade. Be sure to spot the calligraphy encircling the hollows of the domes, etched with verses from the Quran and painted with gold leaves in An-Naskh lettering.

45 min

It is the key place of worship for daily prayers, Friday gathering and Eid prayers. During Eid it may be visited by more than 41,000 people. 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.

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A national monument that encapsulates the development of Abu Dhabi, with displays of artifacts. The 250 year-old fort, Qasr Al Hosn, is a historic building known to be the oldest stone building in Abu Dhabi and a symbol of the UAE's ruling family

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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.

25 min

It's a lovely walk by track. People even bring snacks and tea and their own chairs and picnic gear. Lovely breeze in the evening. Nice city building view at night. The waterfront Corniche, with its white sandy beaches and generous promenade, stretches the entire length of the northwest shore of the city. Giving spectacular views of the iconic high-rise tower blocks assembled along the seafront, it also offers one of the city's main recreation opportunities with dedicated cycle paths along the promenade and weaving in and out of the Corniche's landscaped gardens. Refreshments are available from the public beaches that punctuate the western section of the road.

20 min

Stopover at Abu Dhabi Marina Mall where you can satisfy your taste buds with local as well as international food and check out some branded and luxury items available to shop from. As one of Abu Dhabi’s distinctive landmarks, Marina Mall also offers a range of exciting programming and events that draw in the larger community. Bounce, the trampoline revolution features never-seen-before 40-meter slides, two brand-new slack lines, a zip line for adrenaline junkies and an 18m free-fall experience, open to visitors at Marina Mall.

25 min

This is the main and biggest market to get dates in Abu Dhabi. The various products of date species are available usually in they market during the season

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Located on the shores of the Arabian Gulf, overlooking its own private natural bay, Emirates PalaceHotel is located on 0.8 mi stretch of private beach.

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The region's iconic waterpark, promising legendary adventure for all ages with over 40 rides, slides and attractions. one of the world’s best waterparks, an iconic must-visit destination that promises legendary adventures. Don't miss our 5 one-of-a-kind rides that will not be found anywhere else in the world. With over 40 rip- roaring rides, slithering slides and attractions that range from adrenalin-pumping to suitable for young ones...

Admission included180 min

The first Ferrari branded theme park in the world. Ferrari World Abu Dhabi features a winning mix of rides and attractions for visitors of all ages, indoors amusement park on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is the first Ferrari-branded theme park and has the record for the largest space frame structure ever built. Formula Rossa, the world's fastest roller coaster, is also located here

Highlights

Drive through Emirates Palace Hotel and the Ruler's Palace
Other Iconic landmarks
English speaking local driver / guide commentary
Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Dubai Hotels on sharing basis
Entry ticket to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi (all standard rides & zones)
Drive along corniche and and dates market
Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

What's included

Included
Drive through Emirates Palace Hotel and the Ruler's Palace
Other Iconic landmarks
English speaking local driver / guide commentary
Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Dubai Hotels on sharing basis
Entry ticket to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi (all standard rides & zones)
Drive along corniche and and dates market
Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Not included
Lunch / Meals /Tips
Personal expenses (souvenir photos, locker rental, premium experiences not included)

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Important Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dress code for the mosque: Men and women need modest clothing. Women must bring a scarf to cover hair; men should wear full-length pants and avoid sleeveless tops.
  • Some rides at Ferrari World have minimum height or weight limits—check onsite.
  • Respect local customs, avoid loud behavior in religious areas.
  • Keep tickets and ID handy; you may need to present them at park entrance.
  • Ferrari World occasionally carries out ride maintenance, and some attractions may be temporarily unavailable. Please check the official Ferrari World website before your visit for the latest updates.
  • Physical fitness: Moderate fitness required. Some walking and queueing expected.

Reviews(9)

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Renate_M
December 19, 2024
Worth it!

My family and I had a wonderful tour to Abu Dhabi. Our tour guide was great well versed in the history of Abu Dhabi. Would definitely recommend this tour.

Operator response

Dear Renate, Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had a wonderful tour to Abu Dhabi and enjoyed learning about its rich history from our knowledgeable guide. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back for more memorable experiences in the future! 🌟 Regards

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Paradise32639853057
September 8, 2023
Nice experience

We made a reservation for a 4x4 vehicle with an experienced and entertaining driver. As a family, we embarked on our first tour of the desert, and it was a fantastic experience for all of us. The driver even took a lovely photo of us with the new Land Cruiser. I highly recommend trying the camel ride, and my personal favorite was the exhilarating sandboarding activity. Overall, it was a memorable and enjoyable adventure.

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Shane R
March 29, 2018
Splendid Day out

It's a great trip. Full day of amazing activities. Morning pick up from our hotel and see the sites of Abu Dhabi The Grand Mosque is exquisite. The interior is magnificent. We also visited the heritsge village, maina mall, carpet market. The most part is the ferrari world adventure ride. Its highly recommended with families and kids. Full of fun!

Operator response

Dear Shane Greetings from Saifco Travel and Tourism LLC Thanks for taking your time and sharing your feedback with us. We always look forward to hearing from our valuable Guests. We are really glad to hear that you have enjoyed your tour with us.Your review will help many travelers, its a big thing for us and we can't thank you enough. Apart from this please let us know if you need any other Tour, Hotel booking in future. We will be happy to serve you with the best. Once again Thank you for writing to us, we appreciate your feedback. It motivate and help us server our guests in much better way. For any further details please call us on +971 04 2727197 or +971 55 6337710 or write us on info@mysaifco.com. Best Regards

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Dace A
January 4, 2018
Shiek Zayed Mosque deserve more of...

<p>Shiek Zayed Mosque deserve more of your time for visit not only 40 minutes, while Ferrari World tour appears better in the brochure ..</p>

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Linda
November 18, 2017
It was really great but a bit of a...

<p>It was really great but a bit of a rush on the Mosque. Remember to put on long sleeve up to wrist and long pant and for ladies, bring a scarf to cover your head. Else you will have to spend time to buy these things and not enough time to see the mosque. Actually I feel below is good enough.<br/> 1. Photo stop at Emirates Palace Hotel<br/> 2. Sheikh's Palace<br/> 3. Dates Market<br/> 4. Ferrari World Theme Park</p>

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Joanne_A
October 10, 2017
Found the activities were amazing...

<p>Found the activities were amazing but the organisation getting there and back was lacking. We were told we would be back by 5 but arrived after 10 at our hotel. We had a two hour transfer to the meeting place when we were only staying 10 minutes away. it was difficult to get straight forward answers to questions about the organisation. The actual activities made the hassles worth the effort!</p>

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XIAO L
July 30, 2017
Fantastic trip!</p> <p>The grand...

<p>Fantastic trip!</p> <p>The grand mosque is beautiful and Ferrari world is full of fun. Special thanks to our driver Muhammad Ukasha Bin Naeemi Al Roshan who is very helpful and dedicated, taking the whole trip up to a level.</p> <p>One small improvement can be made is to pick up earlier at the hotel. I was told 9:30 am but it turned to be 10:00 am.</p>

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