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Abu Dhabi full day tour from Dubai with optional lunch
Dubai,
United Arab Emirates
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Overview
Duration
10h
Languages
English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect
Enjoy your day in Abu Dhabi to the fullest on this ideal introduction to the United Arab Emirates' capital. The city of Abu Dhabi is situated on an island and its name translates into: “Father of the Gazelle”. The day starts with a stop at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the striking Mosque can accommodate an impressive number of over 30,000 worshipers. The exquisite white structure features marble, intricate Islamic art and carvings and extensive landscaping.Next up is Yas Island and its red Ferrari covered park, before stopping at the Yas Mall. Here you can enjoy lunch (only if lunch option is selected), or you can stroll around the shopping mall and choose another lunch option on your own. Afterward, you'll head to the Saadiyat Island project and drive through the district where the Louvre and Guggenheim museums are being built. During the day, you will also visit the fruit and dates market in Abu Dhabi harbor, drive along the spectacular Corniche and stop by the Heritage Village. The museum of the Heritage Village depicts the traditional daily activities of the Arab community prior to the discovery of oil.In the afternoon, you'll head up back to Dubai passing again through the Yas Island, before arriving to Dubai after approximately 1.5 hours.
What to remember
Important info
Know in advance:
- Confirm the pick-up time (and place) directly with the local operator. You will find the contact information in the voucher after booking
- For customers in Sharjah, Jebel Ali or Ajman hotels, there is an extra charge of 25$ pp for pick up. If you wish to arrange a pick up from one of these cities, please contact the local service provider after booking. The contact details will be provided on the voucher.
- Ladies visiting the Mosque are required to cover their head with a scarf and do not wear shorts, beachwear or sleeveless outfits as they are to be fully covered
- Smoking is prohibited in all vehicles
- Before photographing any local residents, kindly ask their permission
- Photographing local ladies is not permitted
- The vehicle would arrive at any time in between the said timings unless due to any unavoidable circumstances such as traffic conditions, mishap or in case of any other delay
- The vehicle would wait at the maximum for 5 minutes for the guest, so as the other guests at the next pick up location are not delayed
- The Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi is open to visitors between 8.30am and 11:30am, Sunday to Thursday. Visitors will not be permitted to enter outside of these times
- The Heritage Village in Abu Dhabi is open Monday-Thursday and Saturday 9.00am-1.00pm and 5.00pm-9.00pm on Fridays. It is closed on Sundays.
What's included
Licensed English guide. Audio guides are available in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, English, Chinese, Japanese, Russian and Korean. Lunch in Yas Mall (only if selected). Hotel pick-up. Drop-off at Emirates mall, Dubai Mall, Burjuman-Bur Dubai or Deira City Center. Transportation
What's not included
Entrance to Ferrari World. Personal expenses. Alcoholic drinks. Hotel drop-off
Know Before You Go
Highlights
Explore the city of Abu Dhabi and all its must-sees. Visit the striking Abu Dhabi Mosque. Drive through the Saadiyat Island where the Louvre and Guggenheim museums are being built
Operating days
Daily (except Friday)
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Meeting Point
Gray Line staff will pick you up in most of the major hotels in Dubai. Please confirm the pick-up time and place directly with the local operator. You will find the contact information in the voucher after booking. Please be ready in your hotel lobby 10 minutes prior to the pick-up time provided.