Dubai to Abu Dhabi Day Trip: Grand Mosque, Palace & Etihad Towers
Overview
About
Take a day trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi and discover the city's grandeur. Visit the magnificent Grand Mosque, the opulent Palace, and the iconic Etihad Towers. This day trip is a must-do for anyone visiting the UAE.
What you'll do
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Pick up and drop off to your hotel/ selected location in Dubai
- Clean and air-conditioned modern vehicle
- Professional licensed tour guide of your selected language
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
- Cold mineral water
- Qasr Al Watan Visit
- Etihad Tower Visit
- Sheikh Zayed Mosque Entry Tickets
- Entry/Admission - Qasr Al Watan
- Entry/Admission - Etihad Towers
What is not included?
- Entry inside Emirates Palace (only pass over)
- Lunch (at your own expense)
- Guided tour inside the Qasr Al Watan Palace
- Any extra services or expenses not mentioned above
- Tipping (not mandatory)
- Entry/Admission - Louvre Abu Dhabi
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- The tour guiding by professional tour guide Bilingual Languages.
- The pickup time will be from 8:00 AM to 8:45 AM. Please be ready at the hotel lobby by 8:00 AM. On Fridays, you will be picked up from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
- Mosques Dress Code. Mosques have very strict dress codes, when visiting; Women must wear long loose clothing, insure their arms and legs are fully covered. Women are also required to their heads at all times. However,company will provide long-local Abaya with scarf(long black dress-attire) if needed which must be retured back. Men must not show above their knees and cover their shoulders. Failure to do so will result in refused entry. Company does not provide any kind of clothes to men.
- Entry to the Qasr Al Watan may be prohibited during presidential events but will be replaced with Louvre Museum
- We recommend you to avoid booking this tour on a Friday if you have to catch a return flight on the same day. The drop off timing can fluctuate, depending on the traffic.
- Guided tours are not available inside the Palace. Your guide will narrate the significance and history of the palace before you enter its premises.
- Kindly share your WhatsApp number for easy communication during the pickup
- Mosque Hours: Sat to Thu: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm (Last entry 9:30 pm)
- Fri: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Last entry 11:30 am) & from 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Last entry 9:30 pm)
- Tattoos must be covered for the mosque visit
- The itinerary is for reference only, and the order may change.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
Meet your host
Itinerary
Dubai Full-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Dubai to Abu Dhabi Day Trip: Grand Mosque, Palace & Etihad Towers in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This full-day tours experience includes 5 stops over 1 day. Duration: 9 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Here is the starting point
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
After the prompt pickup from your hotel or selected location in Dubai, move along the Gulf Coast to Abu Dhabi. Get seated in the air-conditioned vehicle comfortably and listen to the tour guide as he narrates fascinating stories about the city during the 90 minutes journey (approx). Drop into the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and admire its breathtaking architecture. Walk into the grand interiors of the mosque which features 82 domes, a humongous mosaic-courtyard, extravagant chandeliers, and wall art.
Louvre Abu Dhabi
Stop by for a quick photostop at the Louvre Museum Abu Dhabi
Marina Mall
Thereafter a stop will be made at Marina Mall. You can take a break for lunch at the mall’s food court or restaurants (at your own expense).
Qasr Al Watan
Then move on to the last attraction of the tour- the majestic Qasr Al Watan Palace. The guide will brief you about the history and significance of the Palace before you enter. Marvel at the sprawling garden of the Palace before entering its exquisite interiors. The enchanting building, located in the premises of Presidential palace, displays artifacts, manuscripts, and other historical documents. Thereafter you will be dropped back to your hotel or selected location in Dubai.
Etihad Towers
e Etihad towers, a striking architectural landmark on the Abu Dhabi Corniche, offer dining, stay, and entertaining options in one location. The breathtaking panoramic views of the city, including the view of Emirates Palace, and the Arabian Gulf from the observation deck enchants anyone who comes there.
This concludes the tour.
