Abu Dhabi Tour: Sheikh Zayed Mosque & Markets Full-Day

Eight and a half hours across the capital: mosque, heritage village, palace, and local markets for dates and carpets

This full-day Abu Dhabi tour departs from Dubai hotels and covers the capital's main landmarks with a live guide in English, Hindi or Arabic. You visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque for 90 minutes, walk through the Heritage Village to see traditional crafts and handmade carpets, tour Emirates Palace, stop at the dates and carpet markets, and take photos at Etihad Towers, Ferrari World and the Louvre Abu Dhabi. The drive takes about 1 hour 45 minutes each way via Sheikh Zayed Road. Hotel pickup and the guided tour are included. Lunch happens at Marina Mall partway through the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Sheikh Zayed Road1h 30m
2. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque1h 30m · entry included
3. Abu Dhabi Heritage Village30m · entry included
4. Emirates Palace30m · entry included
5. Ferrari World Abu Dhabi40m
6. Louvre Abu Dhabi30m

Abu Dhabi Full Day Sightseeing Tour

• Pick up and drive to Abu Dhabi
• Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
• Visit Abu Dhabi Heritage Village
• Visit first class antique items
• Taste dates, chocolates, and dry fruits
• Visit Emirates Palace
• Photo stop at Etihad Towers
• Photo stop at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
• Photo stop at Louvre Abu Dhabi
• Drive back to Dubai hotel

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Dubai hotel and a drive south through Sheikh Zayed Road toward Abu Dhabi. Along the way you pass Jebel Ali Port, the world's largest man-made port, before crossing into the capital. Your first real stop is Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, where you spend 90 minutes inside seeing the third-largest mosque in the world: 42 handmade tombs worked with gold and intricate detail. This is a working mosque, so modest dress is required and shoes come off before you enter.

After the mosque, the tour moves through the Heritage Village to see traditional Emirati crafts and handmade carpets on display, then drives past the Presidential Palace and stops for photos at the Corniche beachfront and Breakwater Island. Lunch happens at Marina Mall. The afternoon takes you to the dates and carpet market, where you can taste free samples of the region's famous dates and dried fruits, then past the National Exhibition Centre. You visit Emirates Palace, the five-star hotel famous for Hollywood film shoots, before heading to Yas Island for a photo stop at Ferrari World and another at the Louvre Abu Dhabi's exterior.

The guide speaks English, Hindi or Arabic depending on your preference. Transportation is wheelchair accessible, and the pace suits all fitness levels. You return to your Dubai hotel via the same route, arriving after roughly 8.5 hours total.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from Dubai and return transport.
• professional guided tour in English, Hindi or Arabic.
• 90-minute visit inside Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
• entry to the Heritage Village with handmade carpets and traditional crafts on display.
• visit to Emirates Palace.
• lunch at Marina Mall.
• access to the dates and carpet market with free tasting samples.
• photo stops at the Abu Dhabi Corniche, Etihad Towers, Ferrari World and the Louvre Abu Dhabi.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30, 09:00 and 09:30

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (9 to 70 years) · Child (4 to 8 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish, Arabic and Hindi

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Thrill Ventures Tourism LLC

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guided route through Abu Dhabi's main landmarks starting from Dubai, with stops at the Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Heritage Village: the guide manages timing and transport so you don't navigate between sites yourself.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Hindi and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 8 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What is the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and how long do we spend there?

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is the third-largest mosque in the world, featuring 42 handmade tombs worked with gold and intricate detail. You spend 90 minutes inside visiting and seeing the craftsmanship, though modest dress is required and you remove your shoes before entering.

Is lunch included in this Abu Dhabi tour from Dubai?

Yes, lunch is included at Marina Mall partway through the day as part of the itinerary.

What can I do at the dates and carpet market?

At the Abu Dhabi dates and carpet market, you can browse the stalls and taste free samples of the region's famous dates, dried fruits and chocolates. The market is a working local shopping area, not a tourist-only stop.

How long is the drive from Dubai to Abu Dhabi?

The drive takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes each way via Sheikh Zayed Road, so you spend about 3.5 hours in the vehicle total across the full day.

Are there photo stops, and where?

Yes, you stop for photos at the Abu Dhabi Corniche and Breakwater Island, Etihad Towers, Ferrari World reception area, and the exterior of the Louvre Abu Dhabi. Some stops like Emirates Palace and the Heritage Village allow you to go inside. Others are exterior photos only.