Abu Dhabi City Tour With Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

At a glance

Abu Dhabi City Tour With Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque. is a 9h – 10h guided experience in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, operated by Efficient Tourism. Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 16 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $51.64 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Leaning Tower Abu Dhabi ( Drive Through ), Bottled water, Drive Through From Saadiyat Island To Yas Island.

Quick facts

Duration

9h – 10h

Group

Small group, up to 100 travellers

Languages

English

Pickup

Hotel pickup included

Confirmation

Instant confirmation

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · 1h

   The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is located in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. The largest mosque in the country, it is the key place of worship for daily prayers, Friday gathering and Eid prayers. During Eid, it may be visited by more than 41,000 people

2. Stop 2

   The building was designed by British architect [John Elliott (WATG architects)]in collaboration with Reza Rahmanian (HDC Architects). The design of the hotel is a playful mix of cherished Islamic architectural elements such as balance, geometry, proportions, rhythm and hierarchical emphasis to create a unified whole. The inspired grand dome with elaborate geometrical patterns dominates over 114 smaller domes spread over the building. The colour of the building aims to reflect different shades of sands found in the Arabian Desert. Construction started in December 2001, the interior fit-out works were delivered by Depa Interiors, Abu Dhabi with the hotel opening its gates in February 2005. The construction costs were around 3 billion USD (11.02 billion AED) making it the third most expensive hotel ever built. It is only surpassed by The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas in Las Vegas (3.9 billion USD) and the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore (5.5 billion USD)

3. Stop 3

   The towers are located opposite the Emirates Palace hotel and feature offices, apartments and a hotel.The estimated cost for the construction was 2.5 billion Dirhams. Towers 2 and 5 topped out in November 2010.
   A year later, in November 2011, the Jumeirah at Etihad Towers Hotel which belongs to Jumeirah Group was opened in Tower 1. Tori No Su Japanese restaurant opened within the hotel in 2012. The hotel has been rebranded to Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers which opened doors in Tower 1 on Oct 1, 2020. The adjacent Tower 2 is (as of December 2012) the tallest building on Abu Dhabi island and the second tallest in Abu Dhabi after Sky Tower on Al Reem Island. Tower 2 has an observation deck on the 75th floor which is accessible from the hotel via a lower level linking podium.
   The towers were used as a filming location for the 2015 film Furious 7. In the film, Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) and Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker) steal a Lykan HyperSport and drive it through three of the towers.

4. Stop 4

   Qasr Al Watan is more than a palace, it is a unique testament to the spirit of the United Arab Emirate's people and its leaders. The Palace invites the world to share our culture, knowledge and inspiring journey. Qasr Al Watan is more than just a palace, it is an enriching interactive journey in a contemporary setting that reveals and reflects on governance, knowledge and craftsmanship

5. Stop 5 · 15m

   The Corniche is located in the city of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. The Corniche is 8 km long, and includes children's play areas, separate cycle and pedestrian pathways, restaurants, cafés and the Corniche Beach

6. Stop 6 · 20m

   The Abu Dhabi Vegetable Market (aka Al Mina Fruit & Vegetable Market or Souk is the main vegetable market in central Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
   
   As well as stalls selling fresh fruit and vegetables in general, the market also features a row of shops selling dates. The market is next to Zayed Port and the Fish Market is close by too.

7. Stop 7

   The Louvre Abu Dhabi is an art and civilization museum, located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The museum was inaugurated on 8 November 2017 by French President Emmanuel Macron and United Arab Emirates Vice President Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

8. Stop 8

   Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is a mostly indoors theme park located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is the world’s first Ferrari-themed park and features Formula Rossa, the world's fastest roller coaster. The foundation stone for the park was laid on 3 November 2007.
   
   Please note that traveler will not enter this attraction.

9. Stop 9 · 30m

   The Heritage Village in Abu Dhabi is a small yet intriguing attraction on a beach near the Marina Mall. Inside the small park, you’ll find examples of Bedouin homes and other exhibits that describe what daily life used to be like in the Emirates.

Meeting point

Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Infant rates Free of charge if they do not occupy a seat.
• Note: Traveler will not enter Ferrari World Abu Dhabi as indicated in tour details.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Frequently asked questions