--- title: "Dubai to Abu Dhabi Day Trip: Grand Mosque, Palace & Etihad Towers" lang: en type: tour city: Dubai country: United Arab Emirates price: 106 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.96 reviews: 313 duration_minutes: 540 languages: [de, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 10 of 130 (Abu Dhabi Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uae/dubai/tours/dubai-to-abu-dhabi-day-trip-grand-mosque-palace-etihad-towers/ --- # Dubai to Abu Dhabi Day Trip: Grand Mosque, Palace & Etihad Towers **Guidekin's take:** A full day from Dubai that goes inside Qasr Al Watan and up Etihad Towers on top of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Mosque and palace entry and hotel pickup are included; lunch is not, the palace is swapped for the Louvre during presidential events, and women can borrow an abaya but not men. 4.96 from 313 reviews at €106 per person for 9h. In our comparison: #10 of 130 in Abu Dhabi Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## 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 ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Group size varies by option: max 17 from €106 · small group from €116 - 4 start times: between 08:45 and 12:00 - Food not included: Lunch (at your own expense) - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €106 per person for the Small Group Tour in English option; other options up to €116 - Duration: 9h - Rating: 4.96/5 from 313 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: DubaiPackages.com - Group: Group size varies by option: max 17 from €106 · small group from €116 - Guide languages: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 08:45, 09:00, 09:30, 12:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.96 from 313 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 313 of 313. - 5 stars: 300 (96%) - 4 stars: 13 (4%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Small Group Tour in English | €106 / person | English | Select this option for a tour with a professional English-speaking guide in a small group (maximum 17 people). Pickup included | | Small Group Tour in French | €116 / person | French | Pickup included | | Small Group Tour in German | €116 / person | German | Select this option for a tour with a professional German-speaking guide in a small group (maximum 17 people). Pickup included | | Small Group Tour in Spanish | €116 / person | Spanish | Select this option for a tour with a professional Spanish-speaking guide in a small group (maximum 17 people). Pickup included | | Small Group Tour in Italian | €116 / person | Italian | Select this option for a tour with a professional Italian-speaking guide in a small group (maximum 17 people). Pickup included | ## 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 - Professional licensed tour guide of your selected language - Clean and air-conditioned modern vehicle ## 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) ## Itinerary 1. **Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center** (1h 30m) - 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... 2. **Louvre Abu Dhabi** (10m) - Stop by for a quick photostop at the Louvre Museum Abu Dhabi 3. **Marina Mall** (1h) - 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). 4. **Qasr Al Watan** (1h 30m; admission included) - 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... 5. **Etihad Towers** (45m; admission included) - 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... 6. **The Corniche** (pass by, no stop) - After the mosque visit, drive along the scenic Abu Dhabi Corniche. From this spot catch a splendid panorama of Abu Dhabi’s skyline which includes celebrated edifices. Relish the beauty of the Arabian Gulf and the scintillating water of the harbor and click pictures with this... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:45, 09:00, 09:30, 12:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Good to know - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - 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. ## Compared with other Abu Dhabi Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #10 of 130** | €106 | 9h | 4.96 (313) | varies by option | | [Dubai To Abu Dhabi: Grand Mosque, Royal Palace & Etihad Tower](/uae/dubai/tours/dubai-to-abu-dhabi-grand-mosque-royal-palace-etihad-tower/?format=md) | €73 | 9h | 4.95 (10486) | shared | | [Abu Dhabi City Tour in 4x4 Private Vehicle](/uae/dubai/tours/abu-dhabi-city-tour-in-4x4-private-vehicle/?format=md) | €236 per group | 8h | 4.99 (346) | private | | [From Dubai: Abu Dhabi City Sightseeing & Sheikh Zayed Mosque](/uae/dubai/tours/from-dubai-abu-dhabi-city-sightseeing-sheikh-zayed-mosque/?format=md) | €63 | 8h | 4.99 (334) | shared | Ranked #10 of 130 in Abu Dhabi Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €26 to €284, median €68; typical length 8h. 42 of 130 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/uae/dubai/abu-dhabi-tours-from-dubai/?format=md ## More in Dubai - All Dubai tours: https://guidekin.com/uae/dubai/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/uae/dubai/tours/dubai-to-abu-dhabi-day-trip-grand-mosque-palace-etihad-towers/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/uae/dubai/?format=md