From Abu Dhabi: Grand Mosque & Presidential Palace City Tour

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi - Al Rawdah - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Begin this thrilling half-day city tour to the notable destinations of Abu Dhabi with a prompt pick up from your hotel or selected location in Abu Dhabi in an air-conditioned vehicle. Let’s head to see the alluring white marble structure that serves as an epitome of splendor and elegance, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. The mosque is known as the ‘White Pearl of the Gulf’ and is the largest in the country and the third largest mosque in the world. It took over 12 years to complete this truly majestic mosque and holds official world records for having the world's largest handmade carpet and the largest chandelier in the world.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Pass By: The Corniche, Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates

Next, head to city Corniche to admire its clean water and surroundings.

Pass By: Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi, West Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates

The trip to Abu Dhabi is incomplete without taking at least one picture with the Emirates Palace in the backdrop. This place is a magical destination of ethereal beauty and unique experience. With this photo stop, take some cool pictures to cherish forever.

Stop At: Etihad Towers, Corniche West St Opp Emirates Palace Hotel, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates

Let’s continue the tour to our next destination of five stunning towers, Etihad Towers. If you are a Fast and Furious die Hard Fan then rewind to the scene of the 7th installment to relive the scene and take a visit to this imposing tower observation deck to enjoy panoramic views of Abu Dhabi.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Qasr Al Watan, Al Ras Al Akhdar, Abu Dhabi 001 United Arab Emirates

After which, let’s proceed to the Presidential Palace, the Qasr Al Watan. Indulge in a quirky opportunity to walk in the hallways of the Palace of the Nations. The place is a reflection of the Arabian artistry and heritage, which also serves as a treasure of knowledge about the story of Arabia in the contemporary world.

Now that we have covered the eminent destinations of Abu Dhabi, you will be dropped back to your hotel or selected location with loads of memories of today’s trip.

Later you will be taken back to your hotel or selected location.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

• Pick up and drop off to your selected location / hotel in Abu Dhabi.
• Clean and air-conditioned modern vehicle.
• Professional licensed tour guide.
• Abaya with scarf for Ladies (local long black dress attire to visit mosque)
• Cold mineral water
• Entry fee based on the itinerary especially to Qasr Al Watan
• Etihad Tower Observation deck visit
• Entry/Admission - Etihad Towers
• Entry/Admission - Qasr Al Watan
• Entry/Admission - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

• Any extra services or expenses not mentioned above.
• Tipping Kitty
• Guide inside the Qasr Al Watan Palace
• Entrance inside Emirates Palace (however it can be viewed from outside)

• Not wheelchair accessible
• The tour guiding by professional tour guide Bilingual Languages.
• Sheikh Zayed Mosque on Fridays opens from 5:00 pm till 7:00 pm and will be closed some certain dates and announcement of these days mostly few days before only, also it is not possible to visit the Sheikh Zayed Mosque during any Islamic festival.
• Mosques Dress Code. Mosques have very strict dress codes, when visiting; Women must wear long loose clothing, insure their arms and legs are fully covered. Women are also required to their heads at all times. However, company will provide long-local Abaya with scarf (long black dress-attire) if needed which must be returned back.
• Near public transportation
• Men must not show above their knees and cover their shoulders. Failure to do so will result in refused entry. Company does not provide any kind of clothes to men.
• Infants must sit on laps
• Infants are not charged if they don’t require a seat.
• Pick-up from your Abu Dhabi City Central hotels and cruise port only from outside the Cruise port gate, Airport pick up is available only from Premier inn Abu Dhabi Airport hotel.
• Most travelers can participate
• Large bags or luggage is not allowed.
• Entry to the Qasr Al Watan may be prohibited during presidential events but will be replaced with Qasr Al Hosn or Heritage Village (whichever available on that day)
• There will be no entry for the tour guide inside the Qasr Al Watan but he will narrate you all the required information before you enter the Palace.
• There is a shuttle bus service to the entrance from the main gate of the palace.
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Traveler pickup is offered
Complimentary Pickup is available from Abu Dhabi city hotels, apartments, and Cruise terminal Abu Dhabi ( Port Zayed ). 
Pickup from Abu Dhabi Airport is available from Premier Inn Hotel Abu Dhabi. 
Pickup time will be within 45 minutes before your booked time. You will be contacted via WhatsApp, email, or phone the day before the tour to confirm the exact pickup time

Ports

• Port Zayed, G97H+RGW - Zayed Port - Al Mina - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

300 to 330 minutes