Abu Dhabi Cultural Highlights Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the stunning Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
- Discover the opulence of Qasr Al Watan Palace
- Enjoy panoramic city views from Etihad Towers
- Learn about UAE's rich heritage and architecture
- Experience the blend of tradition and modernity in Abu Dhabi
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
- Visit to Qasr Al Watan (Royal Palace)
- Panoramic views from Etihad Towers Observation Deck
- Meals and beverages
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in English; other languages may be available upon request.
- Photography is allowed in most areas; check for any restrictions.
- Confirm the tour's availability and schedule in advance.
Know before you go
- Dress modestly; shoulders and knees should be covered.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour.
- Bring a valid ID or passport for entry to certain sites.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Mosques & Palace Dress Code: Women must wear long loose clothing to insure their arms and legs are fully covered. They are also required to cover their heads all the time while inside the mosque. However, for the Mosque visit, company will provide long-local Abaya with a scarf (long black dress-attire) if needed which must be returned back.
- Men must not show above their knees and are required to cover their shoulders. Failure to do so will result in refused entry. Company does not provide any kind of clothes to men.
- Tour duration is fixed for any tour/activity. But the drop off may later or sooner the mentioned timing depends on the traffic of the city. At times, the drop off may get late up to 30-45 minutes than the mentioned time.
- Lunch not included - at your own expense
- During any Presidential Events, Qasr Al Watan might shut down to the public without any previous announcements as it is a national palace, however, it will be replaced with Qasr Al Hosn or Heritage Village (whichever available on that day)
- There is a shuttle bus service to the entrance from the main gate of the palace.
- Guided tours are not allowed within the palace; your guide will narrate important information about the palace before the visit.
- Tattoos must be covered during the Mosque visit.
- Guided tours are not permitted inside Qasr Al Watan
Traveler reviews
Great Tour of Abu Dhabi!
Awesome tour! Dago, our guide, was very knowledgeable about the places we visited and the culture of Abu Dhabi. The vehicle was clean, air conditioned & comfortable. Overall, a wonderful tour! Highly recommend!
The perfect introduction to Abu Dhabi
We had a wonderful experience and truly enjoyed every moment of the tour. It was very well organized, covering many of Abu Dhabi’s highlights in a comfortable and enjoyable way. Our guide Ahmed Hussein was absolutely fantastic: kind, professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely friendly. His explanations were clear and interesting, giving us a great introduction to Abu Dhabi, its culture, history, and traditions. He also shared lots of useful tips and was always attentive to us, making sure that the whole day was pleasant and enjoyable. The tour feels like a short but very effective “full immersion” in Abu Dhabi. A very complete, interesting, and comfortable experience, made even better by our wonderful guide. We would definitely recommend it and would happily come back!
Half day in Abu Dhabi
This tour by Oceanair Travel is absolutely a must-try activity for visitors who want to discover Abu Dhabi for a half day. If you are lucky, you will see a tour guide named Ahmed Hussein who is not only super nice but also knowledgeable. On top of that, Ahmed is a good photographer, don’t hesitate to ask him to take some photos of you. I really enjoyed this tour by Oceanair Travel.
Fantastic and great education
Great experience. Definitely worth doing for a trip to Abu Dhabi . Our guide Ahmed certainly knows everything about UAE that you would possibly want to ask. You would not want to miss the Mosque and Palace . Amazing day. Thank you
Some improvement in service required
The flight (EY206) from Abu Dhabi to Mumbai (starting from Abu Dhabi on 26th May) was delayed due to some snag on catering truck. There were no announcements or other information about the delay, but ground staff was giving us an idea about it. On flight, food, seating and all other amenities were excellent. In one of the seats (21A) the entertainment screen was giving frequent trouble. But otherwise, all facilities were good. We had some trouble getting a glass of water. The crew kept on telling, that we will get it. But actually, we got it only with dinner. Even while serving dinner, the crew was going back and forth quite a lot and that delayed the dinner. Food quality was good. The baggage was tagged properly for fast clearing and loading on this connecting flight and we got it in time - in spite of short layover. One very pleasant surprise was the new Etihad Terminal. It is a much better one as compared to my earlier experience in 2018 or so.