Half Day Abu Dhabi City Tour
Witness the highlights of Abu Dhabi on this 5-hour Abu Dhabi City tour of the UAE’s dazzling capital.
Traveling between the sights in an air-conditioned Vehicle, visit the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, a vision of white domes, minarets and courtyards; explore the recreated old desert settlement at the Heritage Village, with its Bedouin tents and craft demonstrations.
Browse the glittering Gold Souk and bustling Dates Market; and admire the beaches, gardens and gleaming high-rises. As you explore, gain a fascinating insight into the history, culture, and future of this beautiful city from your guide.
Key Details
| DURATION | 5 Hours | |||
| PICKUP / DROP-OFF LOCATION | Pick-up from any hotels or any malls within Abu Dhabi | |||
| PICKUP TIME | 9:00 AM (Exact pick-up time will be advised after booking) | |||
| DROP-OFF TIME | Approximately 02:00 PM. | |||
| AVAILABILITY | Everyday except Friday. | |||
| EASY CANCELLATION | Cancel up to 1 day in advance for a full refund | |||
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Highlights
- 5-hour sightseeing tour of Abu Dhabi with an expert guide
- See top Abu Dhabi attractions and learn about the past and future of the UAE capital
- Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, with its shimmering white domes and minarets
- Step back in time at the Abu Dhabi Heritage Village, with its replica old desert settlement
- Stroll around the Bedouin tents, shop at the souk, see craft demonstrations and more
- Browse the bustling Gold Market and Dates Market, with its stacks of fresh dates and sweets
- Admire the skyscrapers, corniche gardens, and beaches from an air-conditioned Vehicle
What You Can Expect
Begin your 5-hour tour with a pickup from your central Abu Dhabi hotel. Hop inside your air-conditioned Vehicle to travel around the UAE’s beautiful capital, often dubbed the ‘Arabian Jewel’ for its gleaming landmarks and stunning architecture.
Along the way, hear fascinating facts about the city’s past and present, and the plans for its future. Learn how the discovery of oil in 1958 saw it transform from a fishing port into today’s metropolis in just a few decades.
Head to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, known as the Grand Mosque, and one of the world’s biggest mosques. Admire the spectacular domes and minarets of this vast white marble edifice, and go inside with your guide to view the interior as you learn how the mosque can accommodate some 40,000 people.
Travel to the Gold Market and work your way around this bustling marketplace. Stroll past the outlets stacked with gold jewelry and perhaps snap up some of the wares as you explore.
Next, visit the Dates Market, where shops sell enormous quantities of fresh dates and other sweet treats. Admire the pyramids of the fresh, juicy palm fruits, and sample some of the tasty treasures as your guide explains why they hold a special place in Abu Dhabi’s heritage.
Pass futuristic buildings and the gardens and beaches of the beautiful Corniche on route to the Heritage Village, an open-air museum that recreates a typical Emirati desert village of old. Peep inside the goat-hair Bedouin tents and reconstructed huts to discover what life was like here before oil. See craftspeople making pottery, watch a traditional falaj irrigation system in action, shop for souvenirs at the souk, and visit the Heritage village to chart Abu Dhabi’s history through photographs and other exhibits. After around four hours of exploring the city, your tour finishes with a hotel drop-off.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
