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Abu Dhabi History Tour: Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan Palace & Etihad Towers

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Abu Dhabi

Embark on an 8-hour exploration of Abu Dhabi, the largest city in the United Arab Emirates. Tour the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, a brilliant example of Islamic architecture, and enjoy the view from the Etihad Towers Observation Deck.

Duration: 9 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - Explore the rich past, vibrant present and thrilling future of Abu Dhabi on a full-day tour of the largest Emirate in the United Arab Emirates.

Following a pick-up from your hotel in Dubai, travel along the Gulf coast to Abu Dhabi, listening to fascinating stories about one of the richest cities in the world along the way.

Visit the majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to marvel at its unparalleled charm. A modern

marvel the capital city, Grand Mosque is particularly noted for pristine white beauty. The amazing design and craftsmanship of this Mosque is said to be have been inspired by the similar architecture in Algeria, Morocco, India, and Pakistan.

Abu Dhabi - The next stop will be for lunch break (at your own expenses) and dine at the restaurant or enjoy the food court options.
Etihad Towers - Afterward, visit to another of Abu Dhabi’s landmarks, the Etihad Towers. Those who have seen the

What's Included

Round-trip transportation from Dubai.
Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles.
Complimentary abaya loan for mosque visits.
Unlimited water provided.
Admission to Etihad Towers’ Observation Deck on the 74th floor.
Tickets included for Qasr Al Watan, the Royal Palace.
Access to the iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

What's Not Included

Lunch (Own expenses)

Additional Information

Mosques & Palace have very strict dress codes: women must wear long loose clothing, and ensure their arms and legs are fully covered. Women are also required to cover their heads at all times. For Mosque visit a long Abaya with scarf (long black dress attire) will be provided by the tour operator if needed which must be returned back; Men must not show above their knees and must cover their shoulders. Failure to do so will be a refused entry. The tour operator cannot provide any clothing for men
The duration of this tour will be between 8 and 9 hours depending on traffic
During any Presidential Events, Qasr Al Watan might shut down to the public without any previous announcements as it is a national palace
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
Kindly share your WhatsApp number for easy communication during the pickup
Pickup is available from all the Dubai City Hotels, Apartments & Cruise Terminals (Port Rashid & Dubai Harbour). Pickup outside the city limit is available for an additional fee
Royal Palace entry tickets are included, but the tour guide won’t be able to provide explanations inside the palace as it is not permitted. Guide will give you all the information about the palace before you enter inside.
Tattoos must be covered during the Mosque visit.

Location

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Passport49017134068

Jul 23, 2024

Luxury Palaces! - Abdul was amazing, he explained everything to us and he did all to get the best experience. The Royal Palace and the Mosque are beautiful beyond the words. We truly enjoyed this experience.

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Hawkharkins

Jul 23, 2024

Abu Dhabi Tour - My wife and I had a wonderful time touring Abu Dhabi despite the summer heat. Our guide Zaid was exceptional. He was so knowledgeable and I learned a lot from him. And he was so informative about Adu Dhabi offering advice on places to visit and shop. The tour went smoothly as he recommended what to focus on and kept things on track. Perfect day!

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824leeb

Jul 22, 2024

Amazing! - It's amazing, tour guide name is ziad, excellent acknowledge and very kindness. And was small tour, really enjoyed. Best recommend!

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Alixandra_c

Jul 21, 2024

Mirage & Maarvels: Abu Dhabi's Wonders - This excursion was 100% worth it! The entire time I was out with this company my jaw dropped! Not only did we get to see breathtaking sights, but I learned so much while I was exploring. The guide, Mostafa, had wonderful information and was our personal photographer for the day. I traveled solo and quite a few others did as well and he was right there to make sure we got pictures of ourselves the entire time! He was extremely knowledgable and ensured we had an amazing time throughout the entire excursion. I really enjoyed the Mosque, but every single stop we made was well worth it! I HIGHLY recommend this excursion!

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Cruiser693064

Jul 21, 2024

Very fun tour - The guide was very helpful in going into the history behind each building that we visuales along with leaping interested throughout the whole ride to each stop. This was a beautiful experience and I would do it again.

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Camper683441

Jul 19, 2024

Abu Dhabi in a day - It was our first time in this city, David is an excellent tour guide! Everything was very well explained, a Great experience!

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Guide52661336354

Jul 19, 2024

Wow !! What an experience - It was incredible, very impressing. I highly recommend Mohamed Ehab as a guide, he was kind, patient and really helpful.

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M9624ydjo_op

Jul 19, 2024

One amazing day! - Amazing experience! We recommend visiting all indicated places. The guide was friendly and helpful. It's a unique experience!

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Lounyc2023

Jul 18, 2024

Great tour of Abu Dhabi - Abdul gave us a great day tour of Abu Dhabi. Highly recommend! We got to see all the major attractions and everything was seamless.

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