Explore the capital’s highlights, from the Louvre to Qasr Al Watan and the Grand Mosque.
The cosmopolitan capital of the UAE, Abu Dhabi embraces modernity while celebrating its traditional heritage and culture. On this private tour, you’ll be accompanied by a personal guide and driver throughout the day, giving you a chance to take in the city’s sights at your own pace.
You’ll learn about the history of the UAE at Qasr Al Watan (the Presidential Palace) and admire world-class art exhibitions from around the globe at the Louvre Abu Dhabi. Avoiding the queues with fast-track entry, you’ll also visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque — one of the largest in the world — an opalescent structure of mosaic-adorned columns, crystal chandeliers, white marble domes, and towering minarets.
Next, you’ll stroll alongside the white-sand beaches and landscaped gardens of Corniche, before getting a glimpse of traditional Bedouin life at the Heritage Village. You also have the opportunity to visit Yas Island or spend time shopping at the Abu Dhabi Marina Mall.
Your driver will meet you at your hotel in the morning and drop you back at the end of the trip. This tour lasts approximately four hours if you’re staying in Abu Dhabi, and eight hours if you’re coming from Dubai.
Please note that all visitors to the Grand Mosque will need to dress modestly in loose-fitting clothing that covers your shoulders down to your ankles. Women will also need to cover their hair with a headscarf.
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