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Dubai to Abu Dhabi Day Trip

Dubai, United Arab EmiratesOperated by THG Tours
  • Duration9 hours
  • GroupShared · max 15
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Discover the highlights of Abu Dhabi on a guided full-day tour from Dubai, ideal for those with limited time. After hotel pick-up, travel along the scenic Gulf coast while learning about the city’s rich history and ongoing development. With all transportation included, the tour offers a hassle-free way to explore the largest emirate. A knowledgeable guide provides local insight and takes you directly to major landmarks such as the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Etihad Towers, and more—all in one day.

What to expect

9 hours6 stopsShared tourMax 15 travellers

  1. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center

    Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    1 hour 30 minAdmission included

    Explore the history and modern development of Abu Dhabi on a full-day tour. After being picked up from your hotel in Dubai, travel along the Gulf coast to Abu Dhabi while learning about the city's background and growth. Visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, noted for its striking white architecture influenced by styles from Algeria, Morocco, India, and Pakistan.

  2. Louvre Abu Dhabi

    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    10 minutesAdmission not included

    Make a brief stop at the Louvre Museum on Saadiyat Island for a photo opportunity. Take a walk around the exterior of the largest museum in the Gulf region and observe its distinctive architectural design.

  3. Abu Dhabi

    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    1 hour

    The next stop includes a lunch break (at your own expense) at one of the dining options within the mosque complex. Guests can choose to eat at a restaurant or select from various food court offerings.

  4. The Corniche

    Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    Pass by

    A drive along the Abu Dhabi Corniche provides a scenic view of the Arabian Gulf, with its turquoise waters and the city's skyline in the background.

  5. Qasr Al Watan

    Al Ras Al Akhdar, UAE Presidential Palace, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    1 hour 30 minAdmission included

    The next stop is Qasr Al Watan, a notable landmark in the UAE. In addition to serving as an official government building, it also functions as a cultural and architectural site, as well as a center for knowledge and learning.

  6. Etihad Towers

    King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    1 hourAdmission included

    Next, visit the Etihad Towers, a well-known complex that was featured in the film Furious 7. Continue with a drive along the scenic 8-kilometer Abu Dhabi Corniche waterfront. At the end of the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel in Dubai.

Pickup & meeting point

Pickup is included for all travellers.

Pickup starts about 15 minutes before the departure time.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Pickup locations1,095

The operator lists 1,095 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.

Hotels & residences40

  • Le Wana HotelSt. 4th, Opposite Al Ghurair Mall, Near Union Metro Station, Exit 2, Dubai, 2760, United Arab Emirates
  • Sapphire Hotel ApartmentsSheikh Zayed Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Sea Point Hotel Dubai IslandsWE1021 - B - Dubai Islands, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Reflections HotelAl Jaddaf, Near Al Jadaf Metro Station, Dubai, 30531, United Arab Emirates
  • Coral Park Hotel ApartmentAl Muraqqabat Rd, P.O.BOX 82999, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Park Regis Kris Kin HotelSheikh Khalifah Bin Zayed St, Opp Burjuman Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Rove Bur Dubai - Healthcare City19th B Street, Dubai, 119440, United Arab Emirates
  • SLS Dubai Hotel & ResidencesMarasi Drive, Business Bay, Dubai, 124862, United Arab Emirates
  • Copthorne Hotel DubaiPort Saeed - Deira, Deira, Dubai, 119311, United Arab Emirates
  • Carlton Downtown HotelSheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Armani HotelSheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Blvd, Burj Khalifa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Canopy By Hilton Dubai Al SeefAl Seef Street, Umm Hurair 1, Dubai Creek, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Avari Hotel ApartmentsAl Barsha 1, Behind Mall of Emirates, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Dolphin Hotel ApartmentsKhalid Bin Al Waleed Rd, Metro Station Meena Bazaar - 90 - 92, Next To Al Fahidi, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Majestic Premier HotelKhalid Bin Al Waleed Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & TowersBaniyas Street, P.O. Box 4250, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Aloft by Marriott Dubai Airport51st Street, Garhoud, P.O. Box 10001, Dubai, 10001, United Arab Emirates
  • Quality Inn HorizonAl Rigga Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Deebaj Al Khabisi Plaza4 45 A St, 8b Street, 12, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Hyatt Place Dubai Al RiggaAl Rigga Road, Dubai, 33178, United Arab Emirates
  • Hyatt Centric Jumeirah DubaiJumeirah, Jumeirah 1, Dubai, 53450, United Arab Emirates
  • Hyatt Place Dubai Wasl DistrictAl Wasl District, Near Al Ghurair Mall, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Citymax Hotel Bur DubaiKuwait Street, Mankhool Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Pearl Swiss HotelAl Rigga Road, Behind Commercial Bank Building, Dubai, 100022, United Arab Emirates
  • Piccadilly HotelBaniyas Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Armada Avenue HotelCluster P P2, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai, 29591, United Arab Emirates
  • GSS Avenue HotelStreet 36A, Al Riqqa, Dubai, 63935, United Arab Emirates
  • Daif Inn Serviced Apartments - Al NaseemKarama Street, Riyadh, 14242, Saudi Arabia
  • Deebaj Al Nakheel Hotel Apartments33rd St, Al Muraqqabat, Near Al Ghurair City, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Green Desert HotelAl Muraqqabat Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Al Jaddaf Rotana Suite HotelAl Jaddaf, Dubai, 122382, United Arab Emirates
  • Manhattan Avenue HotelAl Mankhool Road, Bur Dubai, Dubai, 33501, United Arab Emirates
  • City Avenue HotelAl Muteena Street, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Wave International HotelSabkha Street, Opposite Al Sabka Bus Station, Dubai, 57636, United Arab Emirates
  • Smana Hotel Al RiqaAl Rigga Al Rigga Rd, 26b Street, 31; Al Muraqqabat, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Sadaf Delmon HotelStreet # 36A, Al Riqqa, Deira, Behind Taj Hotel, Dubai, 21969, United Arab Emirates
  • OYO 350 Al Rabia117 - 187, Al Mussalah Road, Dubai, 27760, United Arab Emirates
  • Dorus HotelOmar Bin Al Khattab St, Naif; P.O. Box No: 34296, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Westzone Pearl Hotel ApartmentsAl Manakhool Area, Behind Burjuman Shopping Centre, 18, Dubai, 32795, United Arab Emirates
  • Hyde Park Hotel16 Al Raffa, Al Souq, Bur Dubai, Near Al Gubaiba Bus Station, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

Guides will meet all guests at their accommodation Complimentary pickup is available from Dubai city hotels, apartments, and Cruise terminal Dubai ( Port Rashid & Dubai Harbour ). Dubai Airport is available from the Holiday Inn Airport Hotel.

What's included

Included

  • Visit to the observation deck of Etihad Tower
  • Entry ticket to the Qasr Al Watan Presidential Palace
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Louvre Museum photo stop
  • Live tour guide
  • Unlimited water
  • Entry ticket to the Sheikh Zayed Mosque
  • Clean Abaya for ladies for mosque visit (to be returned)

Not included

  • Lunch (Own expenses)
  • Guided tour inside the Qasr Al Watan Palace

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

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

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 15 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Infant (0–3), Child (4–11), Adult (12–99)

Additional information

  • Mosques & Palace have very strict dress codes: women must wear long loose clothing, and ensure their arms and legs are fully covered. Women are also required to cover their heads at all times. For Mosque visit a long Abaya with scarf (long black dress attire) will be provided by the tour operator if needed which must be returned back; Men must not show above their knees and must cover their shoulders. Failure to do so will be a refused entry. The tour operator cannot provide any clothing for men
  • During any Presidential Events, Qasr Al Watan might shut down to the public without any previous announcements as it is a national palace
  • The duration of this tour will be between 8 and 9 hours depending on traffic
  • There is a shuttle bus service to the entrance from the main gate of the palace
  • Guided tours are not allowed within the palace; your guide will narrate important information about the palace before the visit
  • Kindly share your WhatsApp number for easy communication during the pickup
  • Pickup is available from all the Dubai City Hotels, Apartments & Cruise Terminals (Port Rashid & Dubai Harbour). Pickup outside the city limit is available for an additional fee
  • Tattoos must be covered during the Mosque visit.
  • The itinerary is for reference only, and the order may change.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Languages

Guide
English, Italian, French, Spanish

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 2 days before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Asia/Dubai
Product code
265688P20

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements

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