Best of Abu Dhabi
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Port
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$100
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
The capital city of UAE, Abu Dhabi, literally translates in Arabic as 'Father of the Gazelle' and takes its name from the Arabian gazelle or dhabi.
Start from the pier and enjoy a leisurely drive to Abu Dhabi's eastern shore. Visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque -- an opulent tribute to His Highness the late Sheikh Zayed, former ruler of Abu Dhabi and President of UAE. This iconic monument to peace and universal brotherhood stands tall as the third-largest mosque in the world. It contains a simple yet elegant gravesite where the late President was laid to rest.
Continue your drive past the six-star Emirates Palace Hotel to the Heritage Village, where the culture and traditions of the emirate are reflected in recreated village scenes, providing a glimpse into the simpler life and times before the discovery of oil.
Stroll next to the adjacent breakwater offering breathtaking views of Abu Dhabi's skyline, often referred to as the Manhattan of the Middle East.
Afterwards, enjoy a leisurely drive along the glittering tower-lined Corniche to Qasr Al Hosn. Qasr Al Hosn iss the oldest and most significant building in Abu Dhabi, holding the city’s first permanent structure; the watchtower. Built around the 1790’s, the commanding structure overlooked the costal trade routes and protected the growing settlement established on the island. It is now transformed into a museum following more than eleven years of intensive conservation and restoration work.
Please note:
Modest attire is required to visit mosques; women's legs must be covered to the ankles and arms covered to the wrists; clothing must not be fitted, transparent or translucent. Women's hair must be completely covered. You must remove your shoes before entering the mosque(s). Entry to the mosque is entirely at the discretion of the security guards.