Abu Dhabi · Day tour
Abu Dhabi Day Trip from Dubai
A full day down the coast to the capital: the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in the morning light, Qasr Al Watan's state rooms, the Corniche and, if you want it, the Louvre. Ninety minutes each way in an air-conditioned vehicle.
What you get
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque — free entry, abayas provided
- Qasr Al Watan presidential palace
- Abu Dhabi Corniche and the Emirates Palace exterior
- Optional Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island
- Heritage Village for the old pearling town
How the day runs
07:30
Leave Dubai
Pick-up from your hotel and south along the E11. The drive is about ninety minutes with one comfort stop.
09:30
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Two hours including the free guided tour. Abayas and headscarves are lent at the entrance — no need to bring your own.
12:00
Corniche and lunch
Along the waterfront past Emirates Palace, with time for lunch at your own cost.
14:00
Qasr Al Watan
The Great Hall, the Federal Supreme Council chamber and the House of Knowledge wing.
16:00
Louvre Abu Dhabi (optional)
Two hours on Saadiyat Island if you have added it. Note the museum closes on Mondays.
18:30
Return to Dubai
Back on the road north, hotel drop-off between eight and nine.
What’s included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Dubai
- Air-conditioned vehicle and guide
- Qasr Al Watan entry
- Bottled water
Not included
- Louvre Abu Dhabi entry (add-on)
- Lunch
- Ferrari World or Yas Island park tickets
Prices
Per adult on a shared seat; private tiers are a total for the vehicle.
| Option | Adult / total | Child / party |
|---|---|---|
| Shared groupSeat on a shared coach, fixed itinerary. | AED 250 | AED 190 |
| Private carOwn vehicle and guide; you choose what to skip. | AED 950 total | up to 4 people |
| Private SUVFor families or groups up to six. | AED 1,350 total | up to 6 people |
Season. Runs year round. The mosque is busiest on Friday afternoons and during Eid.
Add on if you want it
- Louvre Abu Dhabi entryAdult; under-18s free. Closed Mondays.AED 63
- Ferrari World single-park dayReplaces the afternoon palace visitAED 345
- Lunch at a Corniche restaurantAED 85
About these prices. They are typical published rates for a trip of this shape, researched in September 2026, and they are shown so you can budget honestly before you enquire. They are not a quote: your final price depends on travel dates, party size, hotel availability and season. Send us the dates and we will come back with a real figure and what it includes.
Before you book
What should I wear for the Grand Mosque?
Loose clothing covering elbows and ankles; women also cover their hair. Abayas and headscarves are lent free at the entrance, so arriving unprepared is not a problem — arriving in tight leggings is, because those are refused even when they cover.
Can we add Ferrari World instead of the palace?
Yes, on the private tiers. It swaps the afternoon and means a later return, usually around ten.
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