Private Abu Dhabi tour from Dubai: Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Louvre

A private vehicle and guide mean you set the stops and the pace across the whole day.

A private full-day tour of Abu Dhabi departing from Dubai with hotel pickup and drop-off, led by a local guide in English or Hindi. You walk the Abu Dhabi Corniche, explore Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque with traditional attire provided, tour Qasr Al Watan and Emirates Palace, visit Heritage Village and the Dates Market, then move to Yas Island to see Ferrari World, Etihad Towers, and Louvre Abu Dhabi. Lunch at a traditional Emirati restaurant is optional and added at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Sheikh Zayed Roadpassing by
2. Abu Dhabi Corniche15m
3. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque1h
4. Qasr Al Watan30m
5. Emirates Palace30m
6. Abu Dhabi Heritage Village30m
7. Ferrari World Abu Dhabi30m
8. Louvre Abu Dhabi30m
9. Yas Island
10. Yas Mall1h
11. Yas Waterworld
12. Warner Bros. World

Full-day Abu Dhabi city tour

• Pickup from Dubai or Abu Dhabi
• Walk along Abu Dhabi Corniche
• Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
• Tour Qasr Al Watan Palace
• Drive past Qasr Al Hosn
• Visit Emirates Palace hotel
• Visit Dates Market
• Explore Heritage Village
• Drive past W Abu Dhabi Hotel and Saadiyat Island
• Visit Etihad Towers
• Visit Louvre Abu Dhabi
• Visit Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
• Free time at Yas Mall
• Drop-off at original location

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your Dubai or Abu Dhabi hotel and heads into the city on Sheikh Zayed Road. Your guide leads the day, which means the stops are fixed but the time you spend at each one stays flexible. You're not herded through on a schedule that works for everyone else. The Corniche comes first, a waterfront walk where the Arabian Gulf runs alongside the modern skyline, then you move into Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Entry is included, and the operator provides traditional attire so you can enter the prayer halls. Your guide walks you through the white marble, the intricate carvings, and the history of the building itself.

From there the route moves through the city's landmarks: Qasr Al Watan, the Presidential Palace with its arches and chandeliers; a pass by Qasr Al Hosn, Abu Dhabi's oldest stone building; and Emirates Palace, the five-star hotel with its golden facade. You stop at Heritage Village, a reconstruction of a traditional Bedouin settlement with an old souk and craft workshops, and the Dates Market, where 100 varieties of fresh dates are on sale. The afternoon shifts to Yas Island, where you see Ferrari World, Etihad Towers (recognizable from the Furious 7 car chase), and Louvre Abu Dhabi. The museum's silvery dome creates a "Rain of Light" effect as sunlight filters through its geometric patterns: a noted photo spot. Yas Mall offers free time and optional lunch. If you chose the lunch option at booking, a traditional Emirati meal is arranged during the tour.

The tour runs 7 to 8 hours total. Your guide speaks English or Hindi, and the vehicle is air-conditioned with wheelchair access throughout. Specialized infant seats are available, and strollers work on all surfaces. Photo stops are built into the route at the major landmarks, so you're not rushing between them.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle with pickup and drop-off from any Dubai or Abu Dhabi location.
• admission to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque with traditional attire provided.
• expert-led private tour guided by a knowledgeable local guide in English or Hindi.
• photo stops at Etihad Towers, Emirates Palace, Louvre Abu Dhabi, and Ferrari World.
• optional traditional Emirati lunch (select at checkout).

Options for this experience

2 options

Full-day tour, lunch not includedGuide in English or Hindi · 15 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:00A tailored tour of Abu Dhabi that offers excellent value and goes well beyond sightseeing. It includes a private guide and a private vehicle with round-trip pickup and drop-off. Itinerary: You have complete freedom to shape your tour, adding or dropping sights according to your interests. Pickup is included.

Full-day tour including lunchGuide in English or Hindi · 15 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:00Pickup is included with lunch

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day15 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (4 to 17 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Hindi

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Amazing Tours and Safari LLC

Is this one for you?Book the full-day tour with lunch if you want a meal built into the itinerary and don't want to break for a separate restaurant stop. Choose without lunch if you prefer to eat on your own at Yas Mall or skip the meal entirely. The private vehicle and guide let you linger at any stop (the Corniche, the mosque, Heritage Village) without waiting for a group to finish.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Hindi.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 17 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What's inside Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque that I actually get to see?

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque opens its prayer halls, grand domes, and white marble interiors to visitors on this tour. Your guide explains the mosque's history and its message of peace and interfaith harmony while you walk through the intricate carvings and serene spaces. Traditional attire is provided so you can enter the prayer halls themselves.

Does the tour stop at Louvre Abu Dhabi, or is it just a drive-by?

Louvre Abu Dhabi is a full stop on the itinerary. You visit the museum, which holds over 600 cultural and historical artworks, and see the silvery dome that creates the "Rain of Light" effect when sunlight filters through its geometric patterns. This is one of the photo stops built into the day.

Can I add lunch to the tour, or is it separate?

Lunch is optional and added at checkout when you book. If you choose the lunch option, a traditional Emirati meal is included during the tour. If you don't select it, you have free time at Yas Mall to eat on your own or skip it.

What happens on Yas Island? Do I go inside Ferrari World?

Yas Island includes photo stops at Ferrari World and Etihad Towers, plus a visit to Louvre Abu Dhabi. You also get free time at Yas Mall for shopping, dining, or exploring entertainment options. The tour does not include paid entry to Ferrari World or the theme parks on the island.

Does pickup from Dubai mean I'm picked up at my hotel?

Yes, pickup is included from any location in Dubai or Abu Dhabi: your hotel, an apartment, or another address. Drop-off is also at your chosen location at the end of the day.