Abu Dhabi — Basic City Tour
Visiting hours
Important information
Not included: lunch, Louvre or palace admission tickets, personal purchases and mosque attire if required.
Pickup: your exact pickup time is stated on your voucher. For guests staying in apartments or residences, we will arrange pickup from a nearby hotel. Pickup availability and surcharges for remote areas are confirmed before payment.
Age categories: children up to 3 years old enter free; child rate — ages 3–12; adult rate — ages 12 and above.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour starts.
Overview
Basic Abu Dhabi City Tour
Discover the UAE capital: visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, take photos along the Corniche and taste Arabic coffee and dates. The tour includes a Russian-speaking guide and hotel transfers.
Tour Essentials
Prices:
- From Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman: Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun. Adult — $45; child — $33. Lunch and paid attraction tickets are not included.
- From Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain: Tue, Thu, Sun. Adult — $76; child — $57. Lunch is included; paid attraction tickets cost extra.
- From Fujairah: Tue, Sun. Adult — $84; child — $67. Lunch is included; paid attraction tickets cost extra.
Admission to Louvre Abu Dhabi ($17) or the Presidential Palace ($17) is not included. Lunch is included only in the departures specified above.
Our website also offers city tours that include admission to Louvre Abu Dhabi or Qasr Al Watan Presidential Palace.
Tour Itinerary
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque — visit the mosque and admire its architecture and interiors. Abayas are available to rent from the guide.
- Dates market — taste dates and Arabic coffee. Purchases are optional.
- Corniche — a photo stop with views of the waterfront and city.
- Al Bateen Street — a drive through one of the capital’s districts.
- Louvre Abu Dhabi — on Tuesdays and Fridays, or Qasr Al Watan Presidential Palace — on Thursdays and Sundays.
Admission to the Louvre or palace is not included in the basic package. You will have free time while the group visits the attraction. You can purchase an admission ticket separately and join the group if you wish.
During the journey, your guide will share insights into Abu Dhabi’s history, traditions and modern life.
How the Basic Package Works
You travel with the main group. While other participants have lunch and visit the Louvre or palace, you will have free time. Your guide will explain where to wait and when to meet the group.
You can purchase lunch or an admission ticket separately and join the group:
Tuesday and Friday — Louvre Abu Dhabi.
Thursday and Sunday — Qasr Al Watan Presidential Palace.
Lunch: an additional $35 per adult / $25 per child.
Please confirm ticket prices and availability with your guide before purchasing. Visiting both attractions in one day is not part of this group tour.
What to Bring and Wear
- Wear comfortable shoes and bring water, a hat and a light sweater for the air-conditioned bus.
- Mosque entry requires loose-fitting, opaque clothing. Women must wear sleeves to the wrists, clothing covering the legs to the ankles and a headscarf. Men must wear long trousers and a T-shirt or shirt with sleeves.
- Please provide children’s ages when booking. The return time and order of visits may change depending on traffic and attraction opening arrangements.