Abu Dhabi in a Day
From $90About 8 hoursTour
A full day through Abu Dhabi's three set pieces — Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the presidential palace at Qasr Al Watan, and the Corniche — with a private car, a guide, and the mosque dress code handled before you arrive.
What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Abu Dhabi or Dubai
- Private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver-guide
- Qasr Al Watan entry ticket
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Louvre Abu Dhabi entry — add it and we swap the Corniche loop
- Abayas for the mosque, which are lent free on site
The day, hour by hour
- 08:30
Pickup
From Abu Dhabi hotels; earlier if we are collecting you in Dubai.
- 09:30
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
About 90 minutes. Dress code is enforced at the entrance — knees, shoulders and, for women, hair covered.
- 11:30
Qasr Al Watan
The working presidential palace. The Great Hall and House of Knowledge take a comfortable 90 minutes.
- 13:30
Lunch on the Corniche
Your guide will offer options at two or three price points and you choose.
- 15:00
Corniche, Emirates Palace, Etihad Towers viewpoint
A slow loop with photo stops, or swap it for Louvre Abu Dhabi if you would rather.
- 16:30
Return
Back at your hotel by 17:00 in Abu Dhabi, or 18:30–19:30 if returning to Dubai.
Where you meet us
Your hotel lobby
Abu Dhabi, or anywhere in Dubai by arrangement
If you cannot find the driver
Show your booking reference. If you cannot find the car, call the number on your voucher and give your hotel name.
What to bring
- Clothing that covers knees and shoulders
- Passport or Emirates ID — occasionally checked at Qasr Al Watan
- Sunglasses; the mosque courtyard is blindingly bright
Price by group size
| Group | Per person |
|---|---|
| 1 traveller (private) | $230 |
| 2 travellers (private) | $130 |
| 3–5 travellers | $105 |
| 6+ travellers | $90 |
Prices in USD, verified 20 August 2026. {{TBC: confirm all prices before launch}}
If you need to cancel
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, refunded in full.
Questions people actually ask
What must women wear to the Grand Mosque?
Ankle-length, loose clothing covering the arms, plus a headscarf. Nothing sheer or tight. Abayas are lent free at the visitor centre, but the queue for them between 09:00 and 11:00 is long — bringing your own is faster.
Is the mosque open on Friday?
It opens to non-worshippers in the afternoon only on Fridays. We time the day around this. {{TBC: confirm current Friday hours before publishing}}
Can men wear shorts?
No. Knees must be covered, so long trousers. Kanduras are lent to men who arrive in shorts, same as the abayas.
Is Qasr Al Watan really open to the public?
Yes — it is a working presidential palace with a section genuinely open to visitors. The Great Hall is one of the more astonishing rooms in the Gulf.
Can we start from Dubai?
Yes, with an earlier pickup and a later return; the drive is about 90 minutes each way on the E11. There is no border and no separate visa.
Is there time for Ferrari World or Yas Island?
Not in the same day, honestly. Yas Island deserves its own day and we would rather say so than sell you a rushed one.
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