Day Trip from Dubai: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan and Etihad Tower

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Duration8 h

Arrive before15 min

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About

Take a day trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi’s top sights. Visit the Grand Mosque, Etihad Towers, Qasr Al Watan, and drive along the Corniche.

Get picked up from your Dubai hotel to start your day. On the way, your guide will tell you about this rich city by the Persian Gulf.

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a vital part of the UAE’s culture and religion. As you walk through its marble halls, see Swarovski chandeliers, intricate designs, and the world’s largest hand-knotted carpet.

Driving along the Abu Dhabi Corniche shows you the blue Persian Gulf and the city skyline. The Etihad Towers on the Corniche have restaurants, hotels, and entertainment venues.

From here, see the Emirates Palace and the city panorama. Explore Qasr Al Watan, a working presidential palace and cultural site. At this architectural wonder, you can learn how tradition shaped the UAE’s history. Once your sightseeing day ends, take a comfortable ride back to your hotel.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Live guide
Sheikh Zayed Mosque visit
A drive along the Abu Dhabi Corniche
Entrance to Qasr Al Watan Palace (Presidential Palace)
Admission to Etihad Tower Observation Deck

What's Not Included

Entry inside Emirates Palace (only pass by during the tour)
Lunch
Guided tour inside the Qasr Al Watan Palace
Tips (optional)

Must Know

During any Presidential event, Qasr Al Watan might shut down to the public without any previous announcements
It is not possible to visit the Sheikh Zayed Mosque during an Islamic festival

Good to Know

The tour duration includes pick-up and drop-off services

Itinerary:

Pick-up and transfer to Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque visit
Drive along the Abu Dhabi Corniche
Etihad Tower Observation Deck
Qaṣr Al-Waṭan visit
Drop-off to your hotel in Dubai

Instructions

Before you buy

Mosques and palaces: women must wear long, loose clothing, cover their heads at all times and fully covered arms and legs.
The tour may be conducted in two different languages simultaneously.

On-site usage

Pick up and drop off to your hotel or location in Dubai
Show your smartphone ticket to the driver upon pick-up

After your visit

Guided tours are not allowed within the palace; your guide will narrate important information about the palace before the visit
Please download the Al Hosn UAE App to verify your test. Red-list visitors, please check travel restrictions online before booking
For emergencies please call +971 4358 2500