Abu Dhabi Full-Day Private Tour from Ras Al Khaimah: Customizable

Build your own Abu Dhabi day: mosque, palace, waterfront and optional theme parks

A private full-day tour of Abu Dhabi from Ras Al Khaimah with your own driver-guide, air-conditioned vehicle, and entry to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque included. You choose your departure time and which stops to visit (the mosque, Qasr Al Watan, Emirates Palace, the Corniche, Yas Island attractions like Ferrari World or Louvre Abu Dhabi, or the dates market) spending as long as you want at each. The guide speaks English and travels with you the entire day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque1h · entry included
2. Qasr Al Watan1h
3. Emirates Palace15m
4. Yas Mall1h
5. Ferrari World Abu Dhabi30m
6. Louvre Abu Dhabi15m

Abu Dhabi full day private tour

• Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
• Explore Qasr Al Watan palace
• See Emirates Palace hotel
• Walk along Abu Dhabi Corniche
• Shop at Abu Dhabi Dates Market
• Visit Yas Mall on Yas Island
• Experience Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
• Tour Louvre Abu Dhabi museum

The experience

You're picked up from Ras Al Khaimah and driven to Abu Dhabi in a private air-conditioned vehicle with your own English-speaking driver-guide for the full 10 hours. This is not a fixed route with set stops: you decide what matters to you. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque entry is included, and most travelers start there to see the marble courtyards and chandeliers before the midday heat peaks. From there, the day branches into your interests.

The guide can take you to Qasr Al Watan, the working presidential palace with its exhibitions on Emirati history and governance, or to the Corniche's 8-kilometer waterfront promenade where you walk, sit by the water, and see the city skyline across the bay. Emirates Palace, the 5-star hotel with its 114 domes and private beach, is a photo stop. If Yas Island appeals to you (Ferrari World Abu Dhabi with its 40-plus rides including the Formula Rossa rollercoaster, Louvre Abu Dhabi, or Yas Mall for shopping and dining), the guide takes you there and waits while you spend the time you choose. The dates market near the Corniche is another option if you want to sample local sweets and Arabic coffee.

Bottled water is provided throughout the day. You set the pace entirely: linger at the mosque for an hour, skip it, spend three hours at Ferrari World, or mix five different stops into the afternoon. The driver-guide adjusts to what you want to see, and because it's private, there's no group schedule to follow. Pickup is included from your Ras Al Khaimah location, and you choose what time the day starts.

What’s included

• Grand mosque entry.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• private air-conditioned vehicle.
• English-speaking driver-guide for 10 hours.
• pickup from your Ras Al Khaimah location.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (2 and older) · Child (1 year)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by My Journey Together

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're arriving from Ras Al Khaimah and want to see Abu Dhabi without following a fixed group schedule. The private vehicle and your own guide mean you spend time only at the sites that matter to you, whether that's the mosque and Corniche for culture and waterfront views, or Yas Island's Ferrari World and Louvre for a mix of thrills and art.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 year).

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.

Can I visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Ferrari World on the same tour?

Yes. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque entry is included, and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi on Yas Island is one of the optional stops you can add. The guide takes you to whichever attractions you choose during the 10-hour day, so you can combine the mosque, the theme park, Louvre Abu Dhabi, shopping at Yas Mall, or any other sites that interest you.

What time does the tour start and how does pickup work?

You select your departure time when you book. Pickup is included from your location in Ras Al Khaimah, and your driver-guide arrives at the time you choose to begin the full-day tour in Abu Dhabi.

Is the Corniche beach included, and what is there to do?

The Corniche is an 8-kilometer waterfront promenade along Abu Dhabi's northwestern coast with a maintained walking and cycling path, landscaped gardens, and Corniche Beach. You can walk, relax by the water, and view the city skyline and Arabian Gulf. It's one of the stops your guide can include in your customized itinerary.

What is Qasr Al Watan and why would I visit it?

Qasr Al Watan, or Palace of the Nation, is a working presidential palace and cultural landmark where visitors explore the architecture, exhibitions, and learn about Emirati history and governance. It's a stop your guide can add if you're interested in the country's heritage and traditions.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes entry to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, transportation in an air-conditioned private vehicle, your English-speaking driver-guide for the full day, and bottled water. Optional paid attractions like Ferrari World Abu Dhabi or Louvre Abu Dhabi are not included but can be added during the day.