From Dubai: Abu Dhabi City Tour with Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Qasr Al Hosn

Your day trip from Dubai takes you through Abu Dhabi’s religious, cultural, and waterfront landmarks, with photo stops and visits that introduce you to the city’s heritage.

Your tour begins with hotel pickup in Dubai, followed by a drive to Abu Dhabi. You’ll visit key landmarks across the city, with stops for photos and time to explore selected cultural sites. Keep your booking voucher handy for verification before departure, and follow the pickup instructions provided with your reservation.

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Begin your Abu Dhabi sightseeing with a stop at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the city’s best-known landmarks. You’ll have time to admire its architecture and take photographs during the visit.

• See the mosque’s white marble exterior, grand domes, and minarets.
• Take photos of the detailed Islamic architectural features and expansive courtyards.
• Learn about the landmark during the stop, with time to appreciate its scale and design.

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

Continue to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi on Yas Island for a photo stop outside the theme park. Its distinctive red roof makes it one of the island’s most recognisable landmarks.

• Photograph the park’s striking red roof and Ferrari-inspired design.
• Get an exterior view of the theme park, known for its Ferrari-themed rides and attractions.

Note: This is a photo stop, not an entry visit to the theme park.

Qasr Al Hosn and House of Artisans

Explore Abu Dhabi’s heritage at Qasr Al Hosn, the city’s oldest stone building and a landmark that reflects its development over time. The nearby House of Artisans celebrates traditional Emirati crafts.

• See Qasr Al Hosn, which began as a watchtower and later became a fort and the home of Abu Dhabi’s ruling family.
• Visit the House of Artisans to learn about traditional crafts, including Al Sadu weaving, palm-leaf weaving known as Khoos, and Talli embroidery.
• Get a closer look at the skills and materials that form part of the UAE’s cultural heritage.

Heritage Village

Continue to Heritage Village, a reconstructed traditional Emirati settlement that offers a glimpse of life in the region before its modern urban development.

• See traditional-style buildings and displays that illustrate aspects of life in the UAE before the discovery of oil.
• Learn about local crafts, traditional architecture, and everyday practices associated with the country’s heritage.

Abu Dhabi Corniche

Drive along the Abu Dhabi Corniche, a waterfront road that runs beside the Arabian Gulf. This part of the tour gives you a view of the city’s coastal setting and modern skyline.

• Enjoy views of the waterfront, public beaches, and landscaped promenade during the drive.
• Take in the contrast between Abu Dhabi’s coastal landscape and its modern city buildings.

Emirates Palace

Make a photo stop at Emirates Palace, a prominent luxury hotel known for its grand exterior and palace-inspired architecture.

• Photograph the building’s domes, decorative details, and expansive façade from the designated viewing area.
• Admire the exterior of the hotel during your stop. Entry to the hotel is not included unless specified in your booking.

After your final stop at Emirates Palace, settle in for the return drive to Dubai. Your tour concludes with drop-off in Dubai, bringing your day of sightseeing across Abu Dhabi’s major landmarks and cultural sites to an end.