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
- 01
Departing Dubai
Leave your hotel in the morning for the comfortable drive south, with your guide setting the scene for the capital.
- 02
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.
- 04
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
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.
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