Dubai to Abu Dhabi Day Trip: Grand Mosque, Palace & Etihad Towers
Overview
With this tour, experience the glorious past, exuberant present and remarkable future of Abu Dhabi. Drive in and out of this well-planned capital city and witness the celebrated landmarks.
Highlights:
• Discover the grandeur of Islamic architecture by visiting the Sheikh Zayed Mosque.
• Drive along the alluring Corniche and soak the charm of Abu Dhabi cityscape.
• Spectate the celebrated landmarks of Abu Dhabi.
• Explore the sprawling exteriors and grand interiors of Qasr Al Watan.
• Experience the breathtaking splendor of the Etihad Tower.
• Louvre Museum photo stop
What's Included
- Etihad Tower Visit
- Sheikh Zayed Mosque Entry Tickets
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
- Cold mineral water
- Qasr Al Watan Visit
- 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
- Entry inside Emirates Palace (only pass over)
- Lunch (at your own expense)
- Any extra services or expenses not mentioned above
- Tipping (not mandatory)
- Guided tour inside the Qasr Al Watan Palace
Meeting and Pickup
Complimentary pickup is available from Dubai city hotels, apartments, and Cruise terminal Dubai ( Port Rashid ). Pickup from Dubai Airport available from Holiday Inn Airport hotel. Pickup from Bab Al Shams, Al Maha resort, and Jebel Ali is available with an additional fee.
What To Expect
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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Louvre Abu Dhabi
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Marina Mall
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Qasr Al Watan
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Etihad Towers
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
The Corniche (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+04).
- Etihad Tower Visit.
- Sheikh Zayed Mosque Entry Tickets.
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
- Cold mineral water.
- Qasr Al Watan Visit.
- 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.
- Entry inside Emirates Palace (only pass over).
- Lunch (at your own expense).
- Any extra services or expenses not mentioned above.
- Tipping (not mandatory).
- Guided tour inside the Qasr Al Watan Palace.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Dubai to Abu Dhabi Day Trip: Grand Mosque, Palace & Etihad Towers is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Etihad Tower Visit
- Sheikh Zayed Mosque Entry Tickets
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
- Cold mineral water
- Qasr Al Watan Visit
- 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
- Entry inside Emirates Palace (only pass over)
- Lunch (at your own expense)
- Any extra services or expenses not mentioned above
- Tipping (not mandatory)
- Guided tour inside the Qasr Al Watan Palace
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
