Abu Dhabi in a Day

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7 hours (approx.)

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Sightseeing/City Tour

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Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: The Sheikh Zayed Grand mosque known as the biggest mosque in the world can accommodate over 40000 worshipers at a time. The main prayer hall can accommodate more than 7000 worshipers. One of the small halls is kept as exclusive prayer hall for female worshipers. The mosque has four minarets on each measuring 351 feet tall of its four corners. The marble mosaic with floral design covers the courtyard measuring 180000 sq. ft and it is considered as the largest in the world. The mosque also features 24 ct gold gilded chandeliers, a chandelier weighing twelve tons, a thousand pillars and the largest hand knitted carpet in the world.

Drive through Al Bateen Presidential Palace: Al Bateen Presidential Palace is the place that saw the most important political events in the past. Visitors are neither allowed inside the palace nor allowed to take photographs. Our tour will just pass through this significant landmark of the UAE.

Photo Stop at The Emirates Palace Hotel: The hotel owned by the Abu Dhabi government was opened in 2006. The Emirates Palace Hotel, built at a cost of $6 million, covers 850,000m² of floor space. The hotel with two swimming pools and a number of spas allows the parking of 2500 cars. The hotel with its own private beach provides the most expensive bespoke holiday suite costing millions of dollars.

Visit Heritage Village (Sat-Thu 9AM-5PM, Fri 2PM-5PM): The oasis village managed by the Emirates Heritage Club reflects the ancient Arabic culture and enables you to have an interesting glimpse into the ancient emirate. The open museum displays a typical desert way of life and workshops demonstrating rural craftsmen at work, pottery and metal work, weaving and spinning by rural Arab women and more. The small spice shop in the village offers a range of dried herbs, handmade soap and more.

Drive through Abu Dhabi Corniche: The Corniche covers around eight KM of well maintained waterfront with individual pathways for cyclists and pedestrians, play areas for kids, restaurants and cafes. The Corniche beach with floating fences and lifeguards offers a safe swimming experience.

Visit Date Market: The conventional market in Abu Dhabi offers a large variety of dates from various parts of the Middle East.

Photo Stop at Ferrari World Theme Park – Yas Island: The first of its kind theme park in the world attracts people of every age. Just below its huge iconic red roof the park offers 20 exciting rides which includes Galleria Ferrari- a display of Ferrari cars, Formula Rossa- a roller coaster that reaches around 240 Mph, Speed of Magic a 4D adventure and a Formula 1 race track and more.

During Ramadan, dress codes get more conservative. Dubai is usually relatively liberal, but during the Holy Month women should cover their shoulders and their legs down to their knees when out in public -- carry a pashmina or a shawl if you do not want to wear lots of layers. For men, it is shirts or T-shirts as usual but make sure shorts are knee length. Expect uncomfortable stares or even a fine if you ignore this rule during the Holy Month.

Everyone has to abide by the “do not eat, drink, smoke or chew gum in public between sunrise and sunset rule” and that includes tourists. These laws can be punished with fines or even jail time if broken. Restaurants will not be open during the day, but there are some designated cafes open for non-Muslims hidden away behind curtains in most shopping malls; ask at mall information booths for their location if you need a soft drink or a snack. It’s easy to get dehydrated if you are not used to the summer heat.

What's Included

Air Conditioned Transportation
English speaking tour guide
Drive Through at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi on Yas Island
Drive Through at Qasr Al Watan or Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum
Drive through Emirates Palace
Heritage Village

Considerations

Food and drinks are not included
Bring cash and/or credit card for any additional purchases on the day
Gratuities/Tips are not included in your tour, if you would like to leave a tip, please bring cash
Attraction or Theme Park entry tickets. ( Like Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque / Qasr Al Watan / Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum / Ferrari World Abu Dhabi)

Special Instructions

Visitors visiting the Sheikh Zayed Mosque must be dressed appropriately on arrival. If not, entry will be denied
Modest, conservative, loose fitting clothing; long sleeves, long skirts and trousers.- No transparent (see-through) clothing. No shorts for men. No shorts and skirts must be ankle length. No tight clothing, no swimwear and no beachwear. Shoes will be removed before entering the mosque, so we recommend slip off shoes. Headscarf for ladies is ESSENTIAL
Intimate behavior; i.e. holding hands or kissing is not acceptable in a Muslim place of worship
For safety and respect to worshippers, visitors should stay within the areas of the mosque that are permitted and not roam freely around.
Smoking and food are not allowed in the mosque area
Visitors are requested not to touch the Holy Quran (Holy Book) and other architectural elements inside the main prayer hall
ALL women will be asked to wear a traditional robe (abaya) and headscarf (shayla) before entering the mosque. Guests may wear their own, however, must be closed (not open abaya's) and non-transparent. Children are to be supervised at all times by parents. Personal safety must be observed at all times. (The architecture includes several reflective pools and should be avoided at all times by children)
It is recommended to take sun cream and a sun hat, as at times on this excursion it can get unseasonably hot
It is recommended to drink plenty of water
Please wear comfortable footwear for this excursion as there is some walking on uneven ground, inclines and steps
Please don't forget your fully charged camera, as we don't want you to miss out on some wonderful memories.

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Pickup and Dropoff at the Cruise Port Included.

Hassle-free

Cancellation

7 hours (approx.)

Private Tour

Moderate

Abu Dhabi in a Day

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What's Included

Considerations

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