City Tour of Abu Dhabi and Mosque

Our bus and guide will meet you at the port of Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi, capital and second most populated city of the United Arab Emirates, was founded in 1761. The city, elegant and modern, is a fascinating mix of tradition and modernity.

During the tour you will visit the following points of interest: 

Sheikh Zayed Road: It is the longest road from the Emirates, which stretches from Al Silah in the emirate of Abu Dhabi and ends at the emirate Ras Al Khaimah, border with Oman. In Abu Dhabi it runs parallel to the coast.

Sheikh Zayed Mosque: known as the Great Mosque, one of the most incredible constructions in the world. Both the exterior of the mosque and its interior will not leave anyone indifferent.

Heritage Village: This open-air museum is a replica of a traditional village on an Oasis where we can admire the Bedouin tradition and the traditional aspects of the desert lifestyle.

The Corniche: popularly known as the "Manhattan of the Gulf", due to the profusion of parks, gardens, magnificent mosques and wonderful fountains.

Marina Mall and Hotel Emirates Palace (photos stop): this is the most expensive luxury hotel in the world.

Louvre Museum (photo stop): Opened in 2017, this architectural work combines art and light in a unique space. Its most characteristic element and hallmark is the steel dome. This vault is composed of several layers of geometric mosaics that let in the rays of light generating a magical effect.

Yas Island: here is the Yas Marina Circuit, where the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix of Formula 1 is celebrated since 2009.

Return to the port.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• DURATION: COACH AND GUIDE/TOUR LEADER AVAILABLE FOR UP TO 6 HOURS FROM ABU DHABI.
• DURATION: COACH AND GUIDE/TOUR LEADER AVAILABLE FOR UP TO 8 HOURS FROM DUBAI. (Available for private groups and on request).

SUPPLEMENTS included in the price

• Entrance to the Heritage Village Museum included, open from Saturday to Thursday from 09:00 to 16:00, Friday from 15:30 to 21:00.
• Entrance to the Sheikh Zayed Mosque included, open from 09:00 to 22:00 from Saturday to Thursday, Friday from 09:00 to 12:00 and in the afternoon from 15:00 to 22:00.

IMPORTANT

• Attention: some sites may be closed on Fridays, as it is a holy day for Muslims.

There is a mandatory dress code for entering mosques:

• For women: loose long trousers, tight-fitting clothing is not allowed. Long sleeves and they must cover their head with a scarf. Entry is not permitted with tights, transparent clothing or white trousers.
• For men: trousers, which may be short as long as they cover the knees. Shirts or T-shirts with bare shoulders are not allowed.
• Entering in swimwear or inappropriate clothing is forbidden.
• Couples may not embrace in the Mosque, not even for taking a photograph.
• As of December 2018 the Mosque has also established these additional rules: 
  • Upon entering the mosque, guests must register by answering a few brief questions (nationality, age, gender, tourist/resident, TO). In each person’s own language.
  • Guests will receive an entrance wristband.
  • The marked route must be followed.
  • Access is forbidden to the interior of the mosque where the prayer hall is located. Photos of the interior must be taken from the central inner courtyard.
  • Since the main prayer hall will not be entered, shoes do not need to be removed at any point during the visit.

• Shore2Shore is not responsible if the competent authorities do not allow entry to the mosque for failure to comply with the dress code.
• The mosque lends appropriate garments ONLY to passengers visiting on their own. Passengers travelling in our groups MUST wear suitable clothing to enter the mosque. OUR GUIDES do not have clothing to lend, nor clothing for sale. 

OBSERVATIONS

• Easy/Panoramic/Cultural level.
• It is mandatory to wear appropriate clothing in the places of worship that will be visited.
• Comfortable footwear is recommended.
• People with reduced mobility who use a wheelchair must be accompanied by another person who can assist them. Please use folding wheelchairs, as the coaches do not have lifts or ramps. We accept no responsibility if the client does not inform us of their situation at the time of booking.
• IMPORTANT NOTE: THE ORDER OF THE SITES TO BE VISITED MAY CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE DUE TO POSSIBLE CONTINGENCIES (SHIP ARRIVAL TIME, OPENING HOURS OF PLACES OF INTEREST TO BE VISITED, ETC.).