Abu Dhabi City Tour with Louvre Museum from Dubai Small Group
Description
Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is ranked as one of the best cities to live in, and it was recognized as the safest city in the world for 2019. Abu Dhabi is just a two-hour drive from one of the busiest cities in the world—Dubai. Compared to Dubai, Abu Dhabi has a calm pace, avoiding the needless hustle and bustle of larger cities. However, this does not mean that the world-class city lags in modern lifestyle or infrastructure; in fact, Abu Dhabi is continually changing and growing. The city is preparing for the future with projects such as Masdar City—the city of the future. A tour of Abu Dhabi will be a fun-filled experience, welcoming you with the largest handmade handloom carpet in Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Etihad Towers, Emirates Palace Hotel, Qasr Al Watan, and more.
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Itinerary
In the morning, from 08.00 to 09:00 am, meet our professional. You will start the drive to Abu Dhabi after a brief introduction about the tours and activities.
The city tour of Abu Dhabi will begin with a visit to the biggest mosque in the UAE and one of the largest mosques in the world, the ‘Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque,’ popularly known as ‘The White Mosque.’ It not only stands out as the largest mosque in the world but also as the only one that captures a unique interaction between the Islamic world and global cultures. Built with a vision to incorporate architectural styles from various Muslim civilizations, the mosque celebrates cultural diversity worldwide. Italian, British, and Emirati architects worked diligently to design and construct this architectural masterpiece. Its materials came from Turkey, Morocco, Pakistan, and Egypt, among other Islamic countries, resulting in a radiant architectural marvel with an impressive capacity of 40,000 worshippers and visitors. The mosque was named after the late president, His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
Drive through the Al Bateen Area of Abu Dhabi, which is home to the Presidential Palace, royal family palaces, and iconic high-rise hotels overlooking the Persian Gulf. The next stop will be the Abu Dhabi Corniche, an eight-kilometer stretch of perfectly shaped waterfront featuring a children’s play area, beach, numerous cafés, and fine dining restaurants, making it one of the best places in Abu Dhabi for a day out.
The photo journey stops delightfully at the stunning Emirates Palace hotel, the impressive Etihad Towers, and the Presidential Palace.
Then you will be directed to Abu Dhabi Marina Mall, where you will have time for shopping and lunch.
you will continue to one of the best attractions in Abu Dhabi, the Art and Civilization Museum ‘Louvre Abu Dhabi.’ The museum is the first universal museum in the Middle East that embodies the spirit of cultural openness. Located in the Saadiyat district of Abu Dhabi, the museum was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel. The museum encompasses 9,200 square meters of galleries, including the permanent gallery and a temporary gallery that showcases collections from several notable French museums, including Musee du Louvre, Musee d’Orsay, and Centre Pompidou.
After a long but active city tour, we will transfer you back to your hotel in Dubai.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We arrange pickup and drop-off from hotels in Dubai City; the cost is included in the price of this tour.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(70)
I had a very nice time. The tour give was always on time and with knowledge of all information of the places that we whent
Sam was an amazing and knowledgeable guide. We were really lucky to have him as our guide for 2 excursions while we visited Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Thank you Sam!! I did not get either driver's names but they were excellent drivers. I felt safe and comfortable while driving around these busy cities. Thank you guys!
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! 😊 We’re delighted to hear that Sam made your excursions in Dubai and Abu Dhabi so special, and that our drivers ensured a safe and comfortable journey throughout 🚗✨ Your kind words mean a lot to our team—thank you for choosing us! 🙏🌟
Outstanding Guide Sam– Truly World-Class Experience Sam was our tour guide in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and quite simply, he was exceptional. From start to finish, he delivered an experience that exceeded every expectation and set the bar incredibly high for what a professional tour guide should be. His knowledge of the region—its history, culture, architecture, politics, and daily life—was deep, accurate, and delivered in a way that was engaging, accessible, and never scripted. Sam didn’t just recite facts; he brought the cities to life with context, stories, and insights you simply don’t get from guidebooks. What really set Sam apart was his ability to read the room and tailor the experience to our interests and pace. He was attentive, flexible, and thoughtful, ensuring that every stop felt meaningful rather than rushed or generic. Logistics were seamless, timing was perfect, and everything felt effortless—no small feat in cities as dynamic as Dubai and Abu Dhabi. On top of that, Sam is warm, personable, and genuinely passionate about what he does. He made us feel welcome, comfortable, and well looked after at every moment. Questions were encouraged, recommendations were spot-on, and his professionalism was matched by a great sense of humor and easy conversation. If you are looking for a guide who is knowledgeable, organized, personable, and truly invested in delivering an outstanding experience, Sam checks every box—and then some. We would recommend him without hesitation and would absolutely seek him out again on a return visit. An outstanding guide and a big reason our trip was so memorable.
Thank you for this exceptional feedback. We are truly delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your experience with Sam and that he played such a key role in making your Dubai and Abu Dhabi journey so memorable. Your kind words are greatly appreciated, and we will be sure to share them with Sam. We look forward to welcoming you again on a future visit. 🌟😊
Very knowledgeable and very good with people.Friendly. Good sense of humor, Would definitely recommend him. Thank you for the tour.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the guide’s knowledge, friendliness, and great sense of humor. Your recommendation is truly valued. 😊🙏
We spent the day with our wonderful guide Sam from Dubai to Abu Dhabi. He is beyond excellent at his job keeping us on track and knowing the perfect photo spots. Sam is also full of very interesting information about UAE. We had a lovely and enjoyable day. Can’t recommend Surprise and Sam enough!!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable day with Sam and that he made your Dubai to Abu Dhabi experience memorable. Your recommendation truly means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you again soon! 😊🌟
Yeah, spectacular I loved the very cute experience the great Carol guide explained everything amazing really recommended
¡Muchas gracias! 😊 Nos alegra saber que te encantó la experiencia ✨ Carol estará feliz de saberlo. ¡Será un placer recibirte nuevamente! 🌟
We had an amazing tour guide Sam he took care of everything and everyone Sam was soo knowledgeable and informative Very good and interesting
Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Sam took great care of everyone and made the tour informative and enjoyable.
The visit was magnificent, the palace is just impressive and the architecture is rich. For the mosque he offered us the opportunity to take excellent photos and be patient with us. The guide brought us into an excellent buffet. It's been a great day. Our guide is Hussain!
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! 🙏✨ We're glad you enjoyed your tour with Mr. Hussain. He truly appreciates your kind words. 😊
Hussain was a fantastic tour guide, very pleasant and knowledgeable. It was a wonderful day. Hussain was great. Had lots of information.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! 🙏✨ We're glad you enjoyed your tour with Mr. Hussain. He truly appreciates your kind words. 😊
Abu Dhabi is the capital of the Arab Emirates, the largest as well. I loved the tour of Sheikh Zayed Mosque, it was a guided tour so the guide explained perfectly all the symbols and meanings inside which made more sense even to what we were living, then we went to eat in a spectacular buffet of varied food, the desserts were delicious. We dressed a cultural department where they sold traditional souvenirs and costumes, had a very interesting museum about the nomadic tribes of the region, it was very close to the beach, animals in a very cared environment, we could see how they were fed. We stopped by a viewing point to take pictures and the guide was very patient and accommodating on this tour, next of which we went to the date market and bought dubai chocolate at an excellent price because our guide helped them to get the best deal, it is a lot of fun to buy in these markets. And to put the cherry on the cake, the louvre museum, we had time to enjoy it, we all went different ways, we went wherever the art called us, but I was amazing the place and the facilities, crazy. Highly recommended to visit Abu Dhabi by the agency, all your guides are spectacular.
¡Gracias por tu increíble reseña! 🙏✨ Nos alegra que hayas disfrutado Abu Dhabi y cada parte del recorrido. 🕌🌊
