Private day tour · Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi from Dubai
A full private day in the capital, from the Grand Mosque to the Corniche, returning to Dubai.
An hour and a half south of Dubai lies a city of a different character, stately, deliberate and rich in landmarks. This ten-hour private day carries you from the marble vastness of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to the gilded halls of Qasr Al Watan and the seafront grandeur of the Corniche, with a personal guide throughout. The capital, seen properly and at your own pace.
- The capital's landmarks in a day
- Private for up to 6 guests
- Personal guide and transfer from Dubai
- Route and pace set by you
- Departs every day at 09:00
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Departing Dubai
Leave your hotel in the morning for the comfortable drive south, with your guide setting the scene for the capital.
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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Step into one of the world's great mosques, its marble courtyards and crystal interiors a study in scale and craft.
- 03
Qasr Al Watan
Tour the presidential palace, where gilded halls and a vast library reveal the ceremony of Emirati statehood.
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Emirates Palace and the Corniche
Round off along the seafront, past the Emirates Palace and the breezy sweep of the Corniche before returning to Dubai.
- Pickup in Dubai and return at day's end
- A personal guide in Russian, English or Arabic
- Comfortable climate-controlled vehicle
- Chilled water and onboard Wi-Fi
- A flexible route through Abu Dhabi
Not included
- Admission fees, such as Qasr Al Watan
- Meals and beverages
- Optional gratuity for your guide
- Anything of a personal nature
- Pickup in Dubai and return are both included
- Guides available in Russian, English and Arabic
- Private for one to six guests in your group only
- Modest dress is required at the Grand Mosque; departs at 09:00
- High season starts in November, and convenient time slots fill up faster than in summer, so it helps to book ahead. There is no high season markup on the tour price.
- Cancel at least 48 hours before the start for a deposit refund; the exact deadline and refund percentage are fixed in your booking confirmation
Is there a dress code for the Grand Mosque?
Yes. Shoulders and knees should be covered, and women are asked to cover their hair; your guide will advise before you arrive.
How long is the drive from Dubai to Abu Dhabi?
The journey takes around an hour and a half each way, travelled in a comfortable air-conditioned car with Wi-Fi on board.
Are entrance tickets included in the price?
Admission fees, such as those for Qasr Al Watan, are not included, leaving you free to choose which interiors to enter.
What language will our guide use for the day, and how do we arrange the trip?
Guides on this route speak English and Russian, with Arabic available on request, comfortable company for a full day between the Grand Mosque and the Corniche. Arranging it is done through the WhatsApp button or the form on this page, and we reply directly to confirm the 09:00 pickup and any stops you would like added.
Does the day start with pickup in Dubai, or do we need to reach Abu Dhabi ourselves?
The car collects your group from your Dubai hotel or villa at 09:00, so the entire ten-hour day, including the drive to and from the capital, is handled without any separate arrangement. You are returned to the same Dubai address once the evening's sightseeing concludes.
Are there seasonal restrictions on the Abu Dhabi tour from Dubai?
Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Qasr Al Watan operate year round, high season, November to March, only adds a more comfortable temperature for walking the grounds. Rain in this period is rare and brief, shortening time at the open-air stops rather than cancelling the program. The roughly 90 minute drive from Dubai doesn't depend on the season.
What our travellers say
Real impressions from guests on our private UAE tours.
Guests consistently give us top marks for the private format and the care of their guide.
Our guide adjusted the whole day around the kids and we never felt rushed. The car was spotless and the booking took five minutes on WhatsApp.
Private, calm and exactly the spots I wanted for photos. Worth every dirham over a group tour.
Did Dubai and Abu Dhabi in one day without it ever feeling hurried. Professional from first message to drop-off.
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