Highlights / General details
This comprehensive tour is the ideal introduction to the UAE capital and the island on which it stands. Our first stop will be at Sheikh Zayed Grand mosque, one of the largest Mosques in the world. The beautiful Mosque is completely clad in marble and also features intricate Islamic decoration and carvings as well as extensive landscaping works. We will continue our tour towards Abu Dhabi downtown. We will stop at the Heritage Village. We will further drive along the spectacular Corniche, past gleaming white mosques, glass-clad offices and elegant high-rise apartments to the tip of the breakwater for a superb view of the city’s magnificent skyline. The remaining part of the tour will be devoted to drive through the famous giant Saadiyat Island project where the LOUVRE museum and GUGGENHEIM museums are being built to complete the image of ABU DHABI as a cultural city.
Inclusion
Hotel pick up & drop off; Professional guide; Entrance fees. Available Languages: English (Daily); German, Italian & French (Wednesday, Saturday); Spanish (Tuesday, Friday-Sunday); Portuguese (Thursday, Sunday).
Exclusion
Food and Beverages; Gratuity.
Hours of operation
Available: Daily; Departs at 9:00am.
The Sheikh Zayed mosque in Abu Dhabi is open to visitors between 8.30am and 11:30am, Sunday to Thursday. Visitors will not be permitted to enter outside of these times. The Heritage Village in Abu Dhabi opening hours are: Mon-Thu & Sat 09:00am-01:00pm and from 05:00pm-09:00pm. Fri from 05:00-09:00pm. It is closed on Sundays.
Duration
Approximately 4 hours.
Additional Information
Ladies visiting the Mosque are required to cover their head with scarf and do not wear shorts, beachwear or sleeveless outfits as they are to be fully covered.
Men visiting the Mosque should wear long trousers.
Participant restrictions
2 passengers minimum required per booking.