Dubai Trip Overview
The name Abu Dhabi means “Land of the Gazelle” in Arabic. What was once a modest island settlement has been transformed into the modern, cosmopolitan capital of the United Arab Emirates, one of the most developed cities in the world. The magnificent archipelago offers a mix of ancient history, rich culture and heritage, stunning buildings, beautiful beaches, high-end luxury, family-friendly adventures and a welcoming atmosphere.
See the best of Abu Dhabi with a private tour, where a comfortable private chauffeur-driven vehicle will pick you up at your designated location in neighboring Dubai and take you to Abu Dhabi, where a private official guide will show you the best of the city. During the tour we will have time for lunch at a local restaurant, and at the end, we will return you to your place of origin.
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Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Dubai, Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The name Abu Dhabi means “Land of the Gazelle” in Arabic. What was once a modest island settlement has been transformed into the modern, cosmopolitan capital of the United Arab Emirates, one of the most developed cities in the world. The magnificent archipelago offers a mix of ancient history, rich culture and heritage, stunning buildings, beautiful beaches, high-end luxury, family-friendly adventures and a welcoming atmosphere.
See the best of Abu Dhabi with a private tour, where a comfortable private chauffeur-driven vehicle will pick you up at your designated location in neighboring Dubai and take you to Abu Dhabi, where a private official guide will show you the best of the city. During the tour we will have time for lunch at a local restaurant, and at the end, we will return you to your place of origin.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street, 5th St, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi city tour will begin with a visit to the largest mosque in the UAE and one of the largest mosques in the world, popularly known as the “White Mosque”. It is the only mosque that captures a unique interaction between the Islamic world and cultures from around the world. Built with styles from different Muslim civilizations, Italian, British and Emirati architects, materials from Turkey, Morocco, Pakistan, Egypt… It has capacity for 55,000 worshippers and visitors. The mosque is named after the late president, His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Emirates Palace, West End Corniche, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
The city tour will continue with a photo stop at the Emirate Palace Hotel, one of the most expensive and luxurious hotels in the world, which cost approximately $3 billion to build.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Al Bateen Beach, Khaleej Al Arabi Street, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi’s Al Bateen area is home to President’s Square, royal family palaces, iconic high-rise hotels overlooking the Persian Gulf.
Pass By: Corniche Road, Corniche Rd – Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates
An eight-kilometer stretch of perfectly shaped promenade with children’s play area, beach, numerous cafes and fine dining restaurants, making it one of the best places in Abu Dhabi to spend the day.
Stop At: Abu Dhabi Mall, Street # 2, Tourist Club, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
One of the largest and most luxurious malls in the world, where you will have time for shopping and lunch.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Abu Dhabi Dates Market, Zayed Port, Near Mina Market, Mina Zayed, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi’s port Zayed dates market is a must stop. It is an impressive place to get the high quality dates that are produced locally in the UAE, Oman and Arabia.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Heritage Village, Dubai, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
You will have the opportunity to experience the traditional aspects of the desert way of life. The complex includes all the elements of the traditional Emirati lifestyle: a fort that defends against invaders, a souk where daily trade in goats, camels and other traditional professions takes place, and a mosque that shows that the religion of Islam plays an important role in the Emirati way of life.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Louvre Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Cultural District Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
One of Abu Dhabi’s top attractions, the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum of Art and Civilization. The first universal museum in the Middle East, with a mission to open up to different cultures from around the world. Located in the Saadiyat district of Abu Dhabi, the museum was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel. The museum has 9,200 square meters of galleries including the permanent gallery and a Temporary Gallery that showcases the collection of many notable French museums such as the Louvre Museum, the Musée d’Orsay and the Pompidou Center.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Qasr Al Watan, Al Ras Al Akhdar, Abu Dhabi 001 United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi’s presidential palace, built in 2017. This new cultural landmark of Abu Dhabi will allow you to discover the formation of the Emirates and the system of government of this country. Qasr Al Watan is not only a traditional style palace, but a tribute to Arab heritage and art. A memorable experience that will leave you with the feeling of having visited one of the most luxurious buildings ever seen.
Duration: 1 hour
