About this experience
A full day in the UAE capital, starting with pickup from your Dubai hotel and a drive of around ninety minutes down the coast. The centrepiece is the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, where you go inside: 82 domes of white marble, reflective pools the length of the courtyard, chandeliers set with Swarovski crystal and one of the largest hand-knotted carpets in the world. The tour continues to Yas Island for a photo stop at Ferrari World, and takes in the Corniche and Breakwater, a drive past Emirates Palace and Qasr Al Watan, the Iranian dates and vegetable market, and Heritage Village, a reconstructed oasis settlement facing the skyline. There is also a visit to the BAPS Hindu Mandir, which is closed on Mondays. The lunch stop is at Marina Mall and lunch is at your own cost. Modest dress is required at the mosque - shoulders and knees covered, and a headscarf for women.
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What’s included
- Pick up from Dubai
- Visit Sheikh Zayed grand Mosque
- Ferrari World Yas Island – Information & Photo Stop
- Visit to Iranian Dates and Vegetable market
- Emirates Palace and Qasr al Watan Drive Through Kindly note that the lunch break stopover will be at Marina Mall (Guests are requested to bear the cost of lunch on their own)
- Corniche & Breakwaters, Emirates Palace - Information & Photo stop
- Visit Heritage Village
- Visit to BAPS Mandir (CLOSED ON MONDAYS)
- Drop at Dubai Hotel
Not included
- Personal Expenses
Itinerary
- 1
Hotel pickup in Dubai and the drive to Abu Dhabi
You are collected from your Dubai hotel in the morning and head south along the coast road towards the capital. The drive takes around ninety minutes, with your guide setting out the history of the Emirates and what the day covers. Transfers are shared, so pickup times are confirmed the day before.
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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
The main stop of the day. The mosque holds tens of thousands of worshippers beneath 82 domes of white marble, with reflective pools running the length of the courtyard, chandeliers set with Swarovski crystal and one of the largest hand-knotted carpets in the world. Modest dress is required: shoulders and knees covered, and a headscarf for women.
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Yas Island, the Corniche and Heritage Village
The afternoon covers the rest of the capital: a photo stop at Yas Island for Ferrari World and the Yas Marina Circuit, a drive along the Corniche waterfront, and Heritage Village, a reconstructed oasis settlement facing the skyline that shows how Abu Dhabi lived before the oil era. Free time is given before the return drive to Dubai.
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Guide
- Guided tour in English
- Start times
- 07:00
Know before you go
- Dress code
- Dress code at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is strictly enforced and visitors are turned away at the entrance: long, loose clothing covering shoulders, arms and ankles for everyone, and a headscarf for women - bring your own scarf rather than relying on availability at the door. No shorts, no tight or sheer fabrics. Shoes are removed before entering the prayer halls. The BAPS Hindu Mandir stop is closed on Mondays, so avoid a Monday departure if that stop matters to you. Lunch is at Marina Mall and is at your own cost. This is a nine-hour day with around three hours of driving in total, so it suits travellers happy with a long schedule. Bring water, sunglasses and a hat; several stops are outdoors. Pickup is a timed window from your Dubai hotel - be ready in the lobby from the start of it.
Cancellation policy
This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 9 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes — hotel pickup is included.
From AED 224 per person
