Abu Dhabi, once a small fishing village, has now transformed itself into the rich, glitzy, and glamorous capital of the United Arab Emirates. Be dazzled by the grand palaces, mosques, and museums of this city. Refresh yourself in the crystal-clear waters from the Arabian Gulf. Go camel trekking as you watch a vibrant desert sunset. Experience the most luxurious hotels and restaurants. Bask in the warm and generous hospitality, a characteristic of Abu Dhabi. Be enchanted by the natural beauty of Mangrove National Park. As you explore the waterways by kayak, watch the fascinating flamingos, heron, and scuttling crabs. Abu Dhabi is the cultural heart of UAE. All set to travel to this wonderland? We have listed the top day tours in Abu Dhabi, UAE. So what are you waiting for? Start planning a visit and experience the joys of this wonderful city.
1. Discover the secrets of Abu Dhabi with an Emirati guide (from USD 168.0)
This private tour takes you to the best known and hidden delights of the city through a local’s eye. On this private tour, you’ll get to explore the culture, heritage, and modern lifestyle of Abu Dhabi. Some of the key experiences include: learning about Sheikh Zayed’s life at the Founder’s Memorial, being dazzled at the architectural marvel that is Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center, honoring UAE’s martyred soldiers at the Wahat Al Karama, and many other memorable experiences.
Private Abu Dhabi City Guided Tour
Duration: 4 to 5 hours
2. Experience royalty at Qasr Al Watan (from USD 14.99)
Get full access to the Qasr Al Watan (Palace of the Nation) palace, the royal gardens, visitor center, and all zones, exhibitions, and public spaces with this tour. Located within the Presidential Palace compound, this palace is where official visits of global leaders and heads of states have taken place. The palace comprises of pearl-white onion-shaped domes, intricately decorated and gilded interiors, and pruned-to-perfection gardens. The highlight of the visit is a sound and light show in the evening which tells the story of UAE.
Qasr Al Watan Presidential Palace Ticket in Abu Dhabi
3. Explore the desert near Abu Dhabi on a quad bike (from USD 275.0)
A six-hour tour that takes you to the heart of the desert in a memorable off-road adventure tour. You’ll ride over the sand dunes early in the morning before the temperature starts to rise. The tour operators ensure that safety helmet and goggles are provided. Take a break for refreshments at a charming Bedouin-style campsite. You will also get free pickup and drop-off from Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi Quad Bike Desert Safari Dune Bashing, Hotel Pickup
Duration: 6 hours
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4. Peep into Emirati culture at the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital
Falcons have been an essential part of the Arab Bedouin culture for centuries. These majestic birds have helped Bedouins hunt in the unforgiving desert environment. This educational and interesting two-hour tour will take you inside the state-of-the-art Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital. You’ll get to learn about how this specialist hospital takes care of falcons and learn about these birds at the two in-house museums. You can also take photos with real-life falcons. This tour also includes hotel pickup and drop-off by an air-conditioned minivan.
Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital Educational Tour with Optional Lunch
Duration: 4 to 5 hours
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5. Enjoy an exotic desert safari followed by barbecue dinner (from USD 80.0)
This six-hour evening safari is the desert adventure of a lifetime. You’ll get to enjoy stunning landscapes on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi, stay in a Bedouin-style camp amidst sand dunes, sand board down desert hills, go on a camel ride, enjoy sheesha smoking under the vast empty night sky, watch an enchanting belly dancing show, and even get henna painting done on your palms. This tour includes free hotel pickup and drop-off and a buffet dinner.
Evening Desert Safari: BBQ, Henna, Camel Ride, Belly Dance
Duration: 6 hours
6. See the best of Abu Dhabi on a full-day tour (from USD 183.0)
If you love art, culture, and architecture then this one day tour of Abu Dhabi’s key attractions is the perfect start to your explorations. Learn from an informative guide about the city’s past, present, and future. You’ll get to visit the Grand Mosque, the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the Louvre Museum, the Heritage Museum, and Masdar City. Relish traditional dates at Abu Dhabi Dates Market. The tour is conducted in an air-conditioned minivan and includes hotel pickup and drop-off.
Abu Dhabi Tour plus Louvre Museum and Grand Mosque Visit
Duration: 7 to 8 hours
7. Feel the romance under a star-lit night (from USD 1.0)
This romantic tour for two is the perfect opportunity to get intimate with your partner. As the sun sinks below the horizon, you get to go on a camel ride with your partner. Sip coffee and relish dates in the beautiful sand dunes. You’ll have an Arabic ‘mezze’ style dinner under the stars in a Bedouin-style camp. An experienced guide will introduce you to the charming age-old Arabic customs. The tour also includes a bottle of wine, soda, and water.
Abu Dhabi Romantic Desert and Dinner Private Tour with 4x4
Duration: 5 hours
8. Experience a day of speed, fun, and endless thrills (from USD 65.0)
Located in Yas Island, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is a Ferrari-branded theme park. If you enjoyed the ‘Need For Speed’ movies, then this park will give you a chance to experience the racing experience in flesh. You can do go-kart races with family, go on world-class roller coasters, and try your hand at racing on the state-of-the-art simulator. There are live performances and shows where the Ferrari brand comes alive. You’ll also have plenty of dining and shopping experiences here.
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
9. Enjoy non-stop thrills and adventures at Yas Waterworld (from USD 65.0)
This tour allows you to enjoy this iconic entertainment parks without worrying about the details and arrangements. Yas Waterworld is a water game park on Yas island with 40 rip-roaring rides 5 of which are one-of-a-kind rides not be found anywhere else in the world. Here you can splash, dunk, float, dive, and slide to your heart’s content. The tour includes pick up and drop off services, mineral water, and tickets and taxes and charges for mentioned rides.
Yas Water World Abu Dhabi
Alluring Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi offers a bit of everything: mystical Islamic architecture, a glittering city life, entertainment parks and shopping, luxury and indulgence, and art and culture. When travelling in this fascinating land, take time out to go on tours which show you different facets of the cosmopolitan city.
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