Abu Dhabi city tour leaving from Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Overview

Duration

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish, German

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

The tour is the perfect introduction to the heritage and culture of Abu Dhabi.Departing from Dubai, the drive to Abu Dhabi is approximately two hours long, during which you can enjoy the views. The first stop is the majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, which is the largest mosque in the United Aarab Emirates and the eighth-largest mosque in the world. It is named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder and first President of the United Arab Emirates. The mosque is large enough to accommodate 40,000 worshippers and the main prayer hall can welcome up to 9,000 worshippers. Two rooms next to the main prayer hall, with a 1,500-capacity each, are for the exclusive use of women. You'll marvel at the mosque's beauty combining white marble stone, gold, crystals and ceramics.Afterwards, the tour will continue at the Heritage Village where you can learn about the culture and tradition of the Emirati. There will be a photo stop at the Emirates Palace and you'll then drive through the Abu Dhabi Corniche and Louvre Abu Dhabi. You'll also have some time to wander around The Marina Mall.

What to remember

Important info

The dress code for the Sheikh Zayed Grande Mosque is the following: modest, conservative, loose fitting clothing,long sleeves, long skirts and trousers; no tight and transparent clothes; no short pants for men; no shorts pants for women and skirts must be ankle length; no swimwear and no beachwear; headscarf for ladies is essential
At Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque it is recommended: not to have intimate behavior; i.e: holding hands or kissing is not acceptable in a Muslim place of worship; stay within the areas dedicated to visitors, for safety and respect to worshippers, and not going freely around the mosque
At Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque smoking and food are not allowed; do not to touch the Holy Quran (Holy Book) and other architectural elements inside the main prayer hall
Please supervise your own children. The architecture includes several reflective pools and should be avoided at all times by children
There is a minimum of 2 people per booking
Pick up time is between 08.00am to 09.30am, depending on your hotel location in Dubai. Please call the local operator at least 48 hours before the tour to re-confirm your pick up time, using the contact details provided on your voucher after booking
This activity is available in the following languages: English and German every Monday and Wednesday. Spanish and Italian every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

What's included

Abu Dhabi guided tour. Pick-up and drop-off service. Guide

What's not included

Alcoholic drinks. Personal expenses and souvenirs

Know Before You Go

Highlights

Visit the mesmerizing Abu Dhabi city. Enter the breathtaking Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Enjoy the comfort of the pick-up service from your accommodation in Dubai

Operating days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

Travco UAE

Meeting Point

You will be picked up from your hotel in Dubai. Please confirm your pick-up details with the local operator after booking.