Full-Day Trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi with Museums, Mosques and Malls
Traveler rating
4.7/5
Based on 3 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Full-Day Trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi with Museums, Mosques and Malls worth booking?
Full-Day Trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi with Museums, Mosques and Malls is a 9-hour experience in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from $130 per person. It scores 63 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 3 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 63 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (3)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $130 per person
Discover the majestic capital of United Arab Emirates on this full-day trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi. Get comfortable in an air-conditioned minivan and explore the many attractions of this fascinating city. Visit the gra
What you get
- Iconic places for photoshoot
- Must see and off the beaten path
- Abu Dhabi corniche and backwaters
- Visit inside the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
- All Fees and Taxes
- Grand Mosque Abu Dhabi entry included
About this experience
Discover the majestic capital of United Arab Emirates on this full-day trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi. Get comfortable in an air-conditioned minivan and explore the many attractions of this fascinating city. Visit the grand Sheikh Zayed Mosque and learn about the origins of Abu Dhabi at the Zayed Heritage Center and Heritage Village. Wander the marvelous Yas Island and have a photo-stop at the wonderful Ferrari World theme park. • Comfortable full-day tour to Abu Dhabi by air-conditioned minivan • See the best attractions of Abu Dhabi, such as the Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nahyan Mosque and the Ferrari World Abu Dhabi park • Explore the origins of Abu Dhabi at the Zayed Heritage Center • Get unforgettable lifetime memories from mysterious Dubai
What's included
Included
- Iconic places for photoshoot
- Must see and off the beaten path
- Abu Dhabi corniche and backwaters
- Visit inside the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
- All Fees and Taxes
- Grand Mosque Abu Dhabi entry included
- Louvre museum (outside photostop)
- Multiple start times available
- Photo stop at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
- Visit Zayed Centre & Heritage Village (Heritage Village Abu Dhabi entry)
- Photo stop at Emirates Palace - 7-Star hotel
- Free shopping time at Marina Mall in Abu Dhabi (own expense)
- Friendly local guide
- Etihad towers (stunt location of Furious 7 movie)
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Entry tickets to places not listed in Inclusions
What you'll see and do
Dubai
Arrive at the majestic Abu Dhabi after morning pickup from your Dubai hotel. Visit the key religious site of the United Arab Emirates, the majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Admire its traditional shining-white design influenced by the finest Arabic architecture styles.
10 minutes here
Abu Dhabi
Wander the tremendous courtyard and marvel at its beautiful floral marble mosaic. Stop to have a great shopping at the Marina Mall, explore countless stores that feature a unique selection of fashion brands and be awed by the beautiful interior made with handcrafted glass mosaic art. Continue your journey at the Zayed Heritage Center and learn about the recent history of Abu Dhabi and its fascinating way to todays prosperity. Proceed to Heritage Village and fall in love with the traditional culture of the Arabic Peninsula. Listen to your guides fantastic tales about the origins of Abu Dhabi. Travel back in time and witness traditional way of local life by visiting public workshops where you will find artisans making pottery and blowing glass as it was done in the past. As a grand finale of your day have a photo-stop at the superb Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and take photos of its beautiful landscape and amazing attractions.
10 minutes here
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
Visit the key religious site of the United Arab Emirates, the majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Appreciate its shining-white façade which designs was influenced by the colorful mix of styles, including Persian, Mughal, Moorish and Indo-Islamic architecture. It is also the largest mosque of the United Arab Emirates and can accommodate stunning number of 41,000 worshippers.
120 minutes here
Marina Mall
Have a great shopping at the tremendous Marina Mall. Explore the 122,000 m2 of retail space filled with countless stores that feature a unique selection of fashion brands. Be awed by the beautiful interior made with handcrafted glass mosaic art.
120 minutes here
Zayed Heritage Center
Learn about the life of the ‘Father of the Nation of the Abu Dhabi’, the famous Sheikh Zayed. Observe the marvelous interior of the museum with its walls decorated by personal memorabilia of the great leader and his grand photo gallery. Listen to the fascinating stories about his role in today’s prosperity of the Abu Dhabi.
60 minutes here
Emirates Heritage Village
Travel back in time and visit Heritage Village, where you will learn traditional aspects of the desert way of life. Stroll along the charming palm trees and examine the Abu Dhabi’s origins. Find multiple architectural artifacts as well as observe artisans making pottery and blowing glass in the public workshops.
60 minutes here
Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
See the splendid Ferrari World Abu Dhabi park, built in 2010. Take photos of the "Middle East's Leading Theme Park" and its multiple attractions, including the famous Formula Rossa, the world's fastest roller coaster.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Full-Day Trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi with Museums, Mosques and Malls
Pickup included
Private Tour
Private Tour Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ar, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Friendly Local Guides
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- IMPORTANT: Please pay strict attention to the dress code since you will be visiting the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Failure to observe the dress code will result in entry to the monument being restricted. When booking and visiting through a Tour Operator, it is not feasible to rent an Abaya (local ladies cloak) at the Mosque. However, in emergency situations, you can purchase an Abaya from your Tour Guide during the tour at a nominal cost of USD 10 (subject to availability)
- Dress Code for women and men: conservative, loose fitting, non-transparent clothing, long sleeves (up to wrist length), long skirts (up to ankle length), or trousers. Women must wear a headscarf before entering the Mosque
- Foot wear must be removed before entering the Mosque. Men must not reveal any flesh above their knees and their shoulders must be covered. Body tattoos must be covered
- On Saturday Zayed Center Abu Dhabi is closed and will be replaced with a Date market visit and a photo-stop at Louvre Abu Dhabi
- Children up to 5 years of age must be provided with a child safety seat. We can provide the seat on request at no additional charge. Please let us know at the time of booking if you need one
- In summer time (June – September), daytime temperatures may reach 42 – 45 degrees Celsius with humidity levels exceeding 90%. We advise our customers to keep that in mind and stay hydrated
- Sunglasses and hats are highly recommended
- Due to government events, public holidays, weather conditions or traffic, the local tour operator reserves the right to cancel any part of the scheduled itinerary
- As part of ongoing COVID-19 virus preventative measures, some of the attractions might be closed, so alternate visits / photo stops will be arranged
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Traveler reviews
3 verified traveler reviews for Full-Day Trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi with Museums, Mosques and Malls. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great Trip to Abu Dhabi!
Thank you very much for the great trip to Abu Dhabi. Our driver and Guide Malik showed us many wonderful places and explained a lot. We wish you all the best and much success! Bernhard and Joel.
via Tripadvisor
One day visit to Abu Dhabi from Dubai
Very good timing at pick up, excellent driver, good time planning, good local food dinner and very interesting show. Alltogether, a very nice experiente.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $130 to $220
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Friendly Local Guides, who run 172 experiences we rank across 20 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 49.2.
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Full-Day Trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi with Museums, Mosques and Malls: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Dubai.
How much does Full-Day Trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi with Museums, Mosques and Malls cost?
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Prices start at $130 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Dubai usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Full-Day Trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi with Museums, Mosques and Malls take?
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Plan for about 9 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 Dubai is not rushed.
Is Full-Day Trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi with Museums, Mosques and Malls worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 63 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 3 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Dubai, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Full-Day Trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi with Museums, Mosques and Malls?
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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 Full-Day Trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi with Museums, Mosques and Malls suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Full-Day Trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi with Museums, Mosques and Malls?
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Around 1 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 Dubai 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 Dubai and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Full-Day Trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi with Museums, Mosques and Malls 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 Dubai 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 Dubai?
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On Outty we rank every Dubai experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Dubai Premium Red Dunes Safari, Camels & 5* BBQ at Al Khayma Camp, Dubai: Red Dunes Safari, Quad, Camel, Dune Bash, BBQ & Shows, Dubai Dune Buggy Safari Tour in Red Dunes Options. 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 Dubai?
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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 Dubai?
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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.
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