
From Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Royal Palace & Etihad Tower
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 681 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is From Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Royal Palace & Etihad Tower worth booking?
From Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Royal Palace & Etihad Tower is a 6-hour experience in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from $91 per person. It scores 88 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 681 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 88 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (681)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $91 per person
Experience the best of Abu Dhabi, the Capital city of UAE with this sightseeing tour. Make your way to the majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Qasr Al Watan Palace. Behold the iconic structures of Emirates Palace, Etihad Towers. Explore the Islamic architecture at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Take a ride along the Abu Dhabi Corniche Stop for photos at Emirates Palace Visit the Etihad Towers Trace out the Arabian heritage and artistry at Qasr Al Watan Palace
What you get
About this experience
Experience the best of Abu Dhabi, the Capital city of UAE with this sightseeing tour. Make your way to the majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Qasr Al Watan Palace. Behold the iconic structures of Emirates Palace, Etihad Towers. Explore the Islamic architecture at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Take a ride along the Abu Dhabi Corniche Stop for photos at Emirates Palace Visit the Etihad Towers Trace out the Arabian heritage and artistry at Qasr Al Watan Palace
What's included
Included
- Sheikh Zayed Mosque Entry Tickets
- Access to the Palace, Garden, and other public spaces within the premise of Qasr Al Watan
- Entrance to the Etihad Towers
- Cold mineral water
- Clean and air-conditioned modern vehicle.
- Professional licensed tour guide.
- Pick up and drop off to your selected location / hotel in Abu Dhabi
- Abaya with scarf for Ladies (local long dress attire to visit mosque)
Not included
- Any extra services or expenses not mentioned above.
- Tipping Kitty
What you'll see and do
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
Traverse to the city of Abu Dhabi as our tour guide picks you up from the hotel/ selected location in Abu Dhabi. Visit the spectacular Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, which is divine with its amazing Islamic architecture.
90 minutes here · Admission included
The Corniche
Behold the elegant waterfront views of the City Corniche on our way to the luxurious landmarks- the Emirates Palace and the Etihad Towers. You can have a photo-stop here in the backdrop of these iconic structures.
Pass by without stopping
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
Admire the clean water of the harbor as you continue to the opulent Emirates Palace, the official palace of Abu Dhabi’s ruling government.
Pass by without stopping
Etihad Towers
Then visit to Abu Dhabi's another landmarks, the Etihad Towers. Those who have seen the ‘Furious 7’ movie will remember the imposing tower.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Qasr Al Watan
Afterward, visit the beautiful Qasr Al Watan Palace housed in the presidential palace compound of UAE. Notice the architectural features, historical artifacts and other historical treasures of the palace.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 45 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Shared Tour French
Shared Tour French Pickup included
Sharing Tour- Spanish
Duration: 5 hours: Enjoy half day Abu Dhabi city tour with professional Spanish guide. Pickup included
Sharing Tour English
Duration: 5 hours: Experience half day Abu Dhabi city tour with professional tour guide. Pickup included
Sharing Tour- Italian
Duration: 5 hours: Enjoy half day city tour with professional Italian speaking guide. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- OceanAir Travels Abu Dhabi
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 681 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
4 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
681 verified traveler reviews for From Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Royal Palace & Etihad Tower. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
The tour was very well...
The tour was very well organized from start to finish. Our guide, Ahmed Hussein, did an excellent job managing the schedule and keeping everything on track. He gave us interesting information about Abu Dhabi and about each of the places we visited, which made the experience much more enjoyable and meaningful. Everything ran smoothly, just as the agency had promised. It was a very good experience, and I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Abu Dhabi. In my opinion, it is well worth the price
via Viator
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!
via Viator
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!
via Tripadvisor
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.
via Tripadvisor
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
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $91 to $132
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 238
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Who runs this experience
Operated by OceanAir Travels Abu Dhabi, who run 3 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 90.6 and 2 in the 90+ Club.
See everything OceanAir Travels Abu Dhabi runsWhy this scores 88
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
From Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Royal Palace & Etihad Tower: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Abu Dhabi.
How much does From Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Royal Palace & Etihad Tower cost?
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Prices start at $91 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Abu Dhabi usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does From Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Royal Palace & Etihad Tower take?
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Plan for about 6 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Abu Dhabi is not rushed.
Is From Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Royal Palace & Etihad Tower worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 88 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 681 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Abu Dhabi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule From Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Royal Palace & Etihad Tower?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is From Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Royal Palace & Etihad Tower suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book From Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Royal Palace & Etihad Tower?
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Around 238 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Abu Dhabi can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Abu Dhabi and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does From Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Royal Palace & Etihad Tower start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Abu Dhabi within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Abu Dhabi?
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On Outty we rank every Abu Dhabi experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Dubai Evening Desert Safari BBQ Premium Camp & optional Quad Bike, Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with Camel Ride BBQ Dinner and Live Shows, Desert Safari In Abu Dhabi With BBQ Dinner. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Abu Dhabi?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in From Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Royal Palace & Etihad Tower?
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Included: Sheikh Zayed Mosque Entry Tickets; Access to the Palace, Garden, and other public spaces within the premise of Qasr Al Watan; Entrance to the Etihad Towers; Cold mineral water; and Clean and air-conditioned modern vehicle. Not included: Any extra services or expenses not mentioned above; and Tipping Kitty. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does From Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Royal Palace & Etihad Tower include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 14 listed pickup locations in and around Abu Dhabi. Be ready about 45 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is From Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Royal Palace & Etihad Tower offered in?
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It is offered in English, Italian, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for From Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Royal Palace & Etihad Tower?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is From Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Royal Palace & Etihad Tower wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to From Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Royal Palace & Etihad Tower if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Abu Dhabi. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about From Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Royal Palace & Etihad Tower?
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Across 681 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, organization, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for From Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Royal Palace & Etihad Tower?
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There are 4 options to choose from, including Shared Tour French, Sharing Tour- Spanish, Sharing Tour English, Sharing Tour- Italian. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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