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15 Abu Dhabi Day Trips in Dubai to Build a Day Around

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The 15 best abu dhabi day trips in Dubai you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Dubai To Abu Dhabi: Grand Mosque, Royal Palace & Etihad Towers - Hotel pickup makes the long day easier
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Dubai To Abu Dhabi: Grand Mosque, Royal Palace & Etihad Towers

1.Dubai To Abu Dhabi: Grand Mosque, Royal Palace & Etihad Towers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,632 reviews · from $90Our pick

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in a group of up to 15, with a live guide, hotel pickup, Grand Mosque and Qasr Al Watan entry, Etihad Towers observation deck, and a Louvre Abu Dhabi photo stop. Guides such as José, Ahmed Hussein, Yousef, and Zeeshan are noted for clear cultural commentary and helpful photo tips.

“This was a really good tour that showed us the grand mosque and the grand Palace. Being able to see both in the same tour was such a good way of combining the highlights of abu dhabi.”

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From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque & Louvre Museum Full-Day - The drive from Dubai and what to expect
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From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque & Louvre Museum Full-Day

2.Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque & Louvre Museum Full-Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,227 reviews · 9 hours · from $74

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English, French, or German-speaking guide. Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, stop at the Corniche, and spend two hours at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Guides such as Mina, Ismail, Taj, and Jahan add useful cultural context.

“We had a wonderful excursion experience. Our guide Shabeer was extremely helpful, engaging, and knowledgeable. He shared a lot of information in a vivid and interesting way, which made the trip even more enjoyable. During the stops, he was very attentive and did a great job taking photos for everyone. Overall, it was a very pleasant and well-organized tour. :)”

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Small Group Abu Dhabi City and Sightseeing Tour From Dubai - Heritage Village adds a more traditional view
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Small Group Abu Dhabi City and Sightseeing Tour From Dubai

3.Small Group Abu Dhabi City and Sightseeing Tour From Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,331 reviews · from $35

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in an air-conditioned SUV with a guide and a group capped at 15. Spend about two hours inside Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, then see city highlights such as Heritage Village, Emirates Palace, Ferrari World, malls, and the Date Market. Pickup and drop-off are offered across Dubai.

“Tour great, driver/tour guide superb. But tour happened day after heaviest rain in 75 years and most streets and roads flooded. Had it not been for our excellent driver we would have been stranded in the dark in the middle of dubai. Trip took extra 4 hours to try and get everyone home safe. Trip should not have occurred.”

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Abu Dhabi Premium Full-Day Sightseeing Tour From Dubai - Two hours inside Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
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Abu Dhabi Premium Full-Day Sightseeing Tour From Dubai

4.Abu Dhabi Premium Full-Day Sightseeing Tour From Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,277 reviews · from $27Best value

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi with a guide such as Khalil, Ghulam, Zahir, or Adnan, visiting the Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Corniche, Heritage Village, Miraj Museum, Dates Market, Marina Mall, and Ferrari World. Expect a full schedule, photo stops, and about eight hours on the road.

“What a wonderful discovery, some very nice places discover with a very pretty guide, shoukran jazillan ali for this day unforgettable ❤️”

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Abu Dhabi Full-day Sightseeing Tour from Dubai with Mosque Visit - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: plan your visit carefully
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Abu Dhabi Full-Day Sightseeing Tour from Dubai with Mosque Visit

5.Abu Dhabi Full-Day Sightseeing Tour from Dubai with Mosque Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,965 reviews · from $40

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in a small group of 15 or fewer, with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and a local guide. Spend two hours at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, then visit Heritage Village, the Dates Market, Miraj Islamic Art Centre, Yas Island, and key royal sights. Lunch is on your own.

“This unique experience is forever etched in my mind and I am extremely happy about the whole journey. My tour guide, unfortunately I forgot his name, was very patient and kind. He ensured that our entire group with our different requests wRead more”

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Abu Dhabi tour from Dubai small group with guide, Grand Mosque - Qasr Al Watan adds palace scale
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Abu Dhabi tour from Dubai small group with guide, Grand Mosque

6.Abu Dhabi tour from Dubai small group with guide, Grand Mosque

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,286 reviews · from $46

Spend about 10 hours touring Abu Dhabi from Dubai in a shared, air-conditioned vehicle. Visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Heritage Village, and selected palace stops, with photo stops at Yas Island, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Emirates Palace, and Etihad Towers. Guide quality can vary, so check the pickup details carefully.

“Well organized and we were able to avoid all the rush hours and big groups!! Able to take great pictures. We got a great tour guide, he provided interesting information on Dubai’s history too. Shopping tips too.”

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From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Guided Tour - The 90-minute ride from Dubai to Abu Dhabi
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From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Guided Tour

7.Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,472 reviews · from $59

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in an air-conditioned vehicle, then explore Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque with a licensed guide. Expect details on Islamic design, calligraphy, mosaics, chandeliers, and the famous carpet, plus time for photos and independent wandering. Guides may include Nasser, Sahil, Hamza, or Ibrahim.

“We had a spectacular time exploring the beautiful mosque. It has breathtaking views and the pictures are incredible Ocean Air Travels is a great tour operator. They communicated perfectly and ensured we had an amazing time.”

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From Dubai To Abu Dhabi: Royal Palace, Grand Mosque &Etihad Tower - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: the day’s essential stop
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From Dubai To Abu Dhabi: Royal Palace, Grand Mosque &Etihad Tower

8.From Dubai To Abu Dhabi: Royal Palace, Grand Mosque &Etihad Tower

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,432 reviews · from $110

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in an air-conditioned vehicle with a bilingual guide and a maximum of 15 people. Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan, Marina Mall, and the Etihad Tower observation deck, with photo stops at the Louvre Abu Dhabi and Emirates Palace.

“It was nice.Haseeb is amazing great person, great guide. Very professional, very polite, very friendly, knowledgeable”

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Abu Dhabi City Tour, Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace & The Louvre - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque deserves the extra time
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Abu Dhabi City Tour, Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace & The Louvre

9.Abu Dhabi City Tour, Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace & The Louvre

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,270 reviews · from $75

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in an air-conditioned vehicle with pickup, bottled water, and admission included. Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Emirates Palace, Heritage Village, the dates market, and Yas Island. Guides including Ali, Khalil, Usman, and Afzan have earned especially strong praise.

“We had a great driver Afzan, who was very knowledgeable. He was punctual and I felt safe with him driving. He gave us several complimentary bottles of water. The trip to The Grand Mosque was an amazing highlight and worth the trip alone. Read more”

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Full Day Abu Dhabi City Tour + BAPS Mandir Visit, guide transfer - Emirates Palace and the Corniche Photo Stops
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Full Day Abu Dhabi City Tour + BAPS Mandir Visit, guide transfer

10.Full Day Abu Dhabi City Tour + BAPS Mandir Visit, guide transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 963 reviews · from $36

Spend about 11 hours touring Abu Dhabi from Dubai in an air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll see Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Yas Island, Ferrari World, Qasr Al Hosn, Heritage Village, Emirates Palace, and possibly BAPS Hindu Mandir. Guides such as Ali Javed, Adil, and Vishal have earned strong praise.

“This was a great way to see so many different attractions in a very efficient manner. I gave 4 stars instead of 5 because there were a couple of venues that were closed ( due to Ramadan) and we did not go into the Emirates Palace, but they compensated by making other stops. This is a great tour with friendly tour guides.”

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Abu Dhabi Day Tour From Dubai with Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - Heritage Village and a glimpse of older Abu Dhabi
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Abu Dhabi Day Tour From Dubai with Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

11.Abu Dhabi Day Tour From Dubai with Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 885 reviews · from $37

Spend about nine hours touring Abu Dhabi from Dubai in a small group of up to 15 people. Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Heritage Village, Marina Mall, Emirates Palace, the dates market, and Ferrari World, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“The tour was very informative. We visited the locations listed as advertised. The one improvement is that our driver waited for another customer for almost an hour before heading to Abu Dhabi and the person didn't even show to join the tour. Otherwise, we had a great time.”

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Abu Dhabi City Tour from Dubai: Qasr Al Watan, Emirates Palace, Mosque - Qasr Al Watan and the problem of palace closures
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Abu Dhabi City Tour from Dubai: Qasr Al Watan, Emirates Palace, Mosque

12.Abu Dhabi City Tour from Dubai: Qasr Al Watan, Emirates Palace, Mosque

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 875 reviews · from $58

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in a small group of up to 14, with stops at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan, Emirates Palace, the Corniche, Marina Mall, and Yas Island. Guides such as Ali, Khan, Anam, and Yasir have been praised for keeping the long day organized.

“Was really looking forward to visiting Qasr Al Watan and was unaware that it is closed. We did ride by. The tour info should be updated. Nevertheless Ali was amazing! He is an excellent driver, excellent photographer, and catered to all of our needs.”

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Private Abu Dhabi City Tour with Pick up from Dubai or Abu Dhabi - Emirates Palace and the Corniche
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Private Abu Dhabi City Tour with Pick up from Dubai or Abu Dhabi

13.Private Abu Dhabi City Tour with Pick up from Dubai or Abu Dhabi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 863 reviews

You’ll travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Dubai or Abu Dhabi with a guide such as Yasir, Malik, or Ghulam Ali. Shape the day around the Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Heritage Village, Dates Market, and Yas Island, with hotel pickup, bottled water, and room for six.

“Ghulam Ali was our tour guide and he was amazing. Not only was he on time, but he was early! Very accommodating and knowledgeable about the sites. We were able to customize our tour to skip a few things and spend more time in others. Read more”

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Dubai: Abu Dhabi Trip with Lunch at Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant - Lunch at Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant
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Dubai: Abu Dhabi Trip with Lunch at Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant

14.Abu Dhabi Trip with Lunch at Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 805 reviews · from $127

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in an air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed guide, visiting Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Etihad Towers, and Qasr Al Watan. Lunch at Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant and entrance fees are included. Guides such as Mohammad, Haseeb, Noor, and Zeeshan have been praised for clear commentary and attentive service.

“I am from USA and this tour and our tour guide was Amazing!! He was very informative and super friendly!!”

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From Abu Dhabi: Dubai Full-Day Sightseeing Tour - Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Beach from the road
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From Abu Dhabi: Dubai Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

15.Dubai Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 765 reviews · 8 hours · from $84

Travel from Abu Dhabi to Dubai by air-conditioned bus or car with an English-speaking guide such as Manuela or Arshad. See the Burj Khalifa from outside, cruise Dubai Creek by abra, visit the souks, and stop at Dubai Mall, Marina, Palm Jumeirah, and Burj Al Arab.

“Absolutely fantastic experience! On February 1, 2025, I took a full-day Dubai sightseeing tour from Abu Dhabi, and it was truly memorable. Everything was impeccably organized from booking to drop-off, and the sites were beautiful—definitely worth the time and money. Our guide, Mr. Arshad Puthiya, brought deep knowledge and genuine passion to the tour, making it both informative and enjoyable. Born and raised in the UAE, he created a welcoming atmosphere where everyone felt comfortable asking questions. As a solo traveler, I appreciated his help with photos, which made the experience feel more personal. I’m sure many others will have similar wonderful experiences with him. Thank you, Mr. Arsh...”

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