Abu Dhabi City Tour from Dubai: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

A full day across Abu Dhabi: the grand mosque, a reconstructed desert village, the corniche and the city's modern towers.

A guided Abu Dhabi city tour departing from Dubai covers the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi Corniche, Heritage Village, and major landmarks like Emirates Palace and Etihad Towers over 8 to 10 hours. The tour includes a live guide in English, Hindi or Urdu, hotel pickup from Dubai, air-conditioned transport, bottled water and all fees and taxes. Lunch is on your own. Multiple options let you add Ferrari World, Qasr Al Watan presidential palace, or other attractions at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque1h · entry included
2. Abu Dhabi Corniche10m · entry included
3. Abu Dhabi Heritage Village30m · entry included
4. Marina Mall1h
5. Qasr Al Watanpass by
6. Etihad Towers15m
7. Emirates Palace15m
8. Saadiyat Islandpass by
9. Ferrari World Abu Dhabi30m

Abu Dhabi city tour highlights

• Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi
• Pass Jebel Ali Port
• Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
• Visit dates market
• Stop at Abu Dhabi Corniche for photos
• Explore Abu Dhabi Heritage Village
• Stop for lunch at Marina Mall
• View Qasr Al Watan palace (pass by)
• See Etihad Towers
• See Emirates Palace hotel
• Pass Saadiyat Island
• Stop at Ferrari World for photos
• Visit BAPS Hindu Mandir temple

The experience

The drive from Dubai to Abu Dhabi takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes, and along the way you pass Jebel Ali Port, the world's largest man-made port. Once in the capital, the tour centers on the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: named for the late president and built to hold over 40,000 worshippers, with a main prayer hall seating more than 7,000. You'll also stop at the dates market to browse local varieties, walk the Abu Dhabi Corniche for photographs, and visit the Heritage Village, a reconstruction of a traditional desert settlement with working craft workshops.

The itinerary includes photo stops at Ferrari World and Saadiyat Island, a cultural development project off the coast, plus views of Etihad Towers and the luxury Emirates Palace hotel. Lunch happens at Marina Mall, where you choose what to eat. If you book the option that includes Qasr Al Watan, the presidential palace requires an additional ticket you purchase separately. The same applies to any add-on attractions. The tour also passes the BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi's first traditional Hindu temple, though note it closes on Mondays.

Your guide speaks English, Hindi or Urdu depending on the group, and the air-conditioned vehicle keeps you comfortable across the full day. Infants travel on an adult's lap, and the pace suits all fitness levels. Hotel pickup from Dubai is included, so you don't arrange your own transport to the starting point.

What’s included

• Bottled water throughout the day.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• live guide in English, Hindi or Urdu.
• hotel pickup from Dubai.
• all fees and taxes for the standard tour stops.

Options for this experience

6 options

City Tour of Abu DhabiGuide in English, Hindi or Urdu · 09:00Shared-vehicle group tour, pickup is included

Abu Dhabi Tour, PrivateGuide in English, Hindi or Urdu · 5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 13:00Tour in a private vehicle, includes pickup

Includes Qasr Palace and LouvreGuide in English, Hindi or Urdu · 5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 13:00Private tour with Qasr and Louvre: explore two of Abu Dhabi's most iconic cultural attractions, with entry to Qasr Al Watan and Louvre Abu Dhabi included in your tour in a private vehicle, includes pickup

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Includes coffee at the PalaceGuide in English, Hindi or Urdu · 5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 13:00Private tour and Gold Cappuccino: enjoy the luxurious experience of a Gold Cappuccino at Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi, one of the UAE's most iconic landmarks. Tour in a private vehicle, includes pickup

Including Team LabGuide in English, Hindi or Urdu · 5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 13:00Private tour and Team Lab entry. Tour in a private vehicle, includes pickup

Includes a single Yas Park visitGuide in English, Hindi or Urdu · 5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 13:00Private tour and Yas Park: pick your favorite theme park, with options including Ferrari World, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi and Warner Bros. World. Tour in a private vehicle, includes pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 13:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish, Hindi and Urdu

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Navita tours

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you're staying in Dubai and have a full day free to see Abu Dhabi's main sights without renting a car or navigating on your own. The fixed itinerary and included pickup mean the day is planned from start to finish, and you can add Ferrari World, Qasr Al Watan or other attractions at checkout if you want to extend beyond the core stops.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Hindi and Urdu.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How far is Abu Dhabi from Dubai, and how long is the drive?

Abu Dhabi is approximately 1 hour 45 minutes from Dubai by car. The route passes Jebel Ali Port, the world's largest man-made port, before you reach the capital city.

What is the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, and what will I see there?

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is named after the late president and is one of the world's largest mosques, with capacity for over 40,000 worshippers and a main prayer hall holding more than 7,000. You'll visit the mosque as the centerpiece stop on the tour.

Does the tour include lunch, and where do we eat?

Lunch is not included in the tour price. You stop at Marina Mall, where you can choose and pay for your own meal from the available restaurants.

Can I add Ferrari World or Qasr Al Watan to this tour?

Yes. Multiple options are available at checkout: you can add Ferrari World, Qasr Al Watan (the presidential palace, which requires a separate ticket), Team Lab, or Sea World to your Abu Dhabi city tour. Choose the option that suits your interests when you book.

Is hotel pickup from Dubai included?

Yes, hotel pickup from Dubai is included in the tour, so you don't need to arrange your own transport to the starting point.