Dubai to Abu Dhabi Full-Day Tour
From $95About 10 hoursTour
A full day from Dubai to Abu Dhabi visiting Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan and the Corniche, with hotel pickup and return the same evening. Runs daily, about 10 hours door to door.
What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off anywhere in Dubai
- Air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide
- Qasr Al Watan entry ticket
- Bottled water
- Lunch (we stop somewhere good; you pay for yourself)
- Louvre Abu Dhabi entry — add it when you book
- Abayas or shaylas for the mosque (free to borrow on site)
The day, hour by hour
- 07:30
Pickup from your Dubai hotel
We collect you from the lobby. If you are in a serviced apartment without a lobby, we agree a street corner the night before.
- 09:15
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
About 90 minutes. Modest dress is required and enforced at the entrance — knees, shoulders and, for women, hair covered. Robes are lent free at the visitor centre if you arrive without.
- 11:30
Qasr Al Watan
The working presidential palace, open to visitors. The Great Hall and the House of Knowledge take about 90 minutes at a comfortable pace.
- 13:30
Lunch
A stop on the Corniche. Your driver will suggest two or three places at different price points and you choose.
- 15:00
Corniche, Emirates Palace and the Etihad Towers viewpoint
A slow loop with photo stops. If the group would rather add Louvre Abu Dhabi instead, we can swap this — tell your driver in the morning.
- 17:30
Return to Dubai
Back at your hotel between 18:30 and 19:30 depending on traffic on the E11.
Where you meet us
Your Dubai hotel lobby
Anywhere in Dubai — Deira, Bur Dubai, Downtown, Marina, JBR, Palm Jumeirah
If you cannot find the driver
Show the driver your booking reference. If you cannot find him, call the number on your voucher and say your hotel name and your name.
What to bring
- Passport or Emirates ID — occasionally checked at Qasr Al Watan
- Clothing that covers knees and shoulders for the mosque
- Sunglasses — the mosque courtyard is very bright
Price by group size
| Group | Per person |
|---|---|
| 1 traveller (private) | $240 |
| 2 travellers (private) | $135 |
| 3–5 travellers | $110 |
| 6+ travellers | $95 |
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 to the card you paid with. Inside 24 hours we cannot refund, because the vehicle and driver are already committed to you.
Questions people actually ask
Do I need a separate visa for Abu Dhabi?
No. Abu Dhabi and Dubai are both in the UAE. Your UAE entry stamp covers the whole country and there is no border check between the emirates.
What should women wear to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque?
Ankle-length, loose clothing covering the arms, plus a headscarf. Nothing sheer or tight. If you arrive without, the visitor centre lends abayas free of charge — but the queue for them is long between 09:00 and 11:00.
Is the mosque open every day?
It is open daily to visitors except Friday morning, when it opens to non-worshippers in the afternoon only. Our tour is timed around this. {{TBC: confirm current Friday hours before publishing}}
How long is the drive from Dubai to Abu Dhabi?
About 90 minutes each way on the E11, longer on Thursday and Friday evenings. We build the return around that.
Can we add Louvre Abu Dhabi?
Yes. It replaces the Corniche loop rather than adding to the day, because the museum needs a proper two hours to be worth it. Tell your driver in the morning.
Is the tour private or shared?
Both are available. Private means your family alone in the vehicle and a schedule you can change during the day. Shared is cheaper and runs to a fixed timetable.
Are child seats available?
Yes, free, but we must know the child's age when you book so the right seat is in the vehicle.
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