Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque and Heritage Village Day Trip from Dubai

Highlights

Travel to the UAE capital with ease, minus transport worries and connections
Visit the Grand Mosque and Heritage Village, and enjoy a panoramic tour
Limited to 15 people, with entry fees and hotel pickup-drop-off included

Summary

Leave your Dubai hotel by climate-controlled vehicle and, on the way to Abu Dhabi, hear about its history and culture from your guide. See the city’s skyscrapers rising from the desert and stop at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Take a walking tour of this modern mosque—one of the world’s largest—to admire its white marble domes and courtyards. Next, take a panoramic drive around central Abu Dhabi. See the sculptures at Union Square and admire the seafront Corniche, lined with glass high-rises and beaches. Continue to Heritage Village, a recreation of a typical oasis village, and explore the craft demonstrations and replica souk, Bedouin tents, and falaj irrigation channels for a glimpse into traditional desert life. Lastly, visit the Marina Mall, one Abu Dhabi’s glitziest retail haunts. Enjoy free time to shop here before your tour concludes at your Dubai hotel.

Tour info

Duration

7 hours

Why take this tour?

Doing your own day trip to Abu Dhabi from Dubai means going by cab or bus, and arranging your own sightseeing on arrival. This small-group tour eliminates the worry of organizing your own transport and tickets: laying on visits to two top attractions—the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Heritage Village—alongside a panoramic tour and shopping time. Plus, entry fees and hotel pickup and drop-off are included for convenience.

What’s included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local guide
Entry/Admission - Heritage Village
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 7h
Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Desert Gate Tourism L.L.C.

About operator:

A must for everyone who is visiting UAE. This is a memory to share with your family and friends back home, This is one safari you can't do back home. We recommend it highly and it will be worth every penny spent! This tour departs in the afternoon across the desert of Dubai with several photo-stops during an exciting dune drive to the first destination a camel farm. The drive continues across the