Abu Dhabi City Tour from Dubai: Sheikh Zayed Mosque & Lunch
See Abu Dhabi's landmarks and markets without planning the route or transport yourself.
An 8-hour guided tour from Dubai to Abu Dhabi covers the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Heritage Village, the Corniche waterfront and the Dates and Carpet Markets, with hotel pickup, a live English guide and a traditional buffet lunch included. The drive takes about 1 hour 45 minutes each way, passing the Jebel Ali Port, the world's largest man-made port, on the route between cities.
Step-by-step itinerary
Abu Dhabi city tour with lunch
- Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi
- Pass Jebel Ali Port
- Visit the eighth largest mosque
- Visit Heritage Village
- Enjoy 5-star traditional lunch
- Drive along the Corniche beach
- Visit Emirates Palace
- Drive through Presidential Palace
- Stop at Marian Mall for lunch
- Visit Dates Market and Carpet Market
- Drive through Yas Island
- Stop for photos at Ferrari World
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from anywhere in Dubai.
- live English-speaking guide for the full day.
- entry to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
- visit to Heritage Village.
- traditional 5-star buffet lunch.
- drive along the Abu Dhabi Corniche.
- visits to the Dates Market and Carpet Market.
- photo stop at Ferrari World on Yas Island.
- cold water and soft drinks throughout the tour.
Times
- Every day 09:00
Before you book
Operated by RAH Tourism Dubai
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The experience
The tour starts with pickup from your Dubai hotel and a drive south toward Abu Dhabi. Along the way you'll pass the Jebel Ali Port, the world's largest man-made port, before crossing the bridges that connect the capital to the mainland. Your first stop is the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the eighth-largest mosque in the world, where you'll have time to walk the grounds and photograph the architecture. From there the route moves to Heritage Village, a traditional settlement that shows how people lived in the Emirates before oil development, followed by lunch at a 5-star venue serving Emirati cuisine.
The afternoon takes you along the Abu Dhabi Corniche, a waterfront boulevard where you can photograph the skyline and Breakwater Island. You'll drive past the Presidential Palace, stop at the Dates Market and Carpet Market to browse local goods, and pass through Yas Island with a photo stop at Ferrari World. The tour also includes a drive through Emirates Palace, the landmark beachfront hotel, before the return journey to Dubai. Cold water and soft drinks are provided throughout the day.
Is this one for you?This is a shared group tour with a set schedule and a live guide, so it suits travelers who want the main Abu Dhabi sights and a full day structured for them without arranging transport or planning stops themselves. If you prefer to move at your own pace or explore fewer attractions in more depth, a private tour or self-guided visit would work better.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3): free.
What is the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and why is it a stop on this tour?
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is the eighth-largest mosque in the world and one of Abu Dhabi's most recognizable landmarks. It's the first major stop after you arrive in the city, giving you time to walk the grounds and photograph the white marble structure and courtyards.
How long is the drive from Dubai to Abu Dhabi on this tour?
The drive from Dubai to Abu Dhabi takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes each way. Along the route you'll pass the Jebel Ali Port, the world's largest man-made port, before crossing the bridges that connect the capital to the mainland.
What kind of lunch is included and where do you eat?
A traditional 5-star buffet lunch is included at a venue in Abu Dhabi, serving Emirati cuisine. The meal is part of the full-day itinerary and happens after the Heritage Village stop.
Does this tour include entry to Emirates Palace or just a drive past it?
The tour includes a drive through Emirates Palace, the beachfront hotel landmark, so you see the exterior and can photograph it. Entry to the interior is not part of the tour.
What markets are included and what will I see there?
The Dates Market and Carpet Market are both included stops where you can browse and shop for local goods. These are traditional markets where you'll see the kinds of products sold in Abu Dhabi.
Is there a photo stop at Ferrari World?
Yes, the tour includes a photo stop at Ferrari World on Yas Island, so you can photograph the landmark. The stop is for photos only. Entry to the theme park itself is not included.
Abu Dhabi City Tour from Dubai: Sheikh Zayed Mosque & Lunch
8h · EN · at your hotel
from AED 328 per person
≈ US$ 87 in your currency
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