Abu Dhabi day tour from Dubai

malls, and marbled architecture. Whether you choose to go on a tour or travel independently, it's simple to take a day trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi. You're in for a genuine treat with everything from historical landmarks to thrilling theme park attractions available. Abu Dhabi is reachable as a day trip because it is located 150 kilometers south of Dubai. You can take your own car, a bus, or a guided trip.

From Dubai to Abu Dhabi by car

Driving from Dubai to Abu Dhabi takes 90 minutes. Before exiting onto the city core, you must travel south on the E11. Parking spaces abound, including one at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

From Dubai to Abu Dhabi by bus

Buses departing from the Bur Dubai and Bin Battista Mall areas can take passengers from Dubai to Abu Dhabi. It takes two hours to travel.

Guided tour to Abu Dhabi from Dubai

The simplest and most enjoyable method of travel is by far taking a day trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi. With a knowledgeable local guide by your side and transportation that is air-conditioned, you will see the main attractions. There are also included hotel transfers. Early in the morning, your driver will pick you up from your hotel in Dubai and transport you for 90 minutes to Abu Dhabi. Depending on your plan, you will either take a tour of the city's top attractions or spend time at a theme park when you arrive. Your guide can provide recommendations for where to eat lunch in the area (sometimes at your own expense). You will be transported back to your hotel in time for supper at the conclusion of your hectic day trip to Abu Dhabi.

Kinds of tour

There are many options for day trips from Dubai to Abu Dhabi. The main tours are listed below:

Tour to Abu Dhabi from Dubai

Small-group excursions offer an enjoyable way to travel without breaking the bank. Pickups are made from central Dubai hotels for minivan-based transportation. With your guide, you'll enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Abu Dhabi, as well as lunch at a neighborhood eatery. Some excursions prioritize theme parks above cultural landmarks. Your driver will take you back to the hotel after your tour of Abu Dhabi.

Private trip to Abu Dhabi from Dubai

Private Day trips to Abu Dhabi from Dubai will treat you like royalty. For the duration of your visit, enjoy a private vehicle and guide, with some flexibility in the schedule. Transfers from door to door are all included in the experience.

Combination of Abu Dhabi and Dubai tour

On this enjoyable two-day combo tour, experience the best of both worlds. Before going to Abu Dhabi to see the largest mosque in the world, you'll see the Dubai Museum and ride down Dubai Creek. Yas Island and Saadiyat Island are included on some itineraries. In Dubai, where the journey starts and concludes.

Shuttle transfer to Abu Dhabi from Dubai  

This tour is for you if you want to freely explore Abu Dhabi but also want a hassle-free transfer. Simply set up a time to be picked up by your driver after your day of exploration so that you may go back to Dubai.

Day trip to Abu Dhabi plus desert safari

This action-packed journey from Dubai includes Abu Dhabi attractions as well as some desert excursions. Before enjoying grilled treats at a Bedouin camp, you will take part in a camel ride, a dune drive, and some sandboarding.

Tour to Abu Dhabi from Dubai cost

Depending on what is included, guided small group tours to Abu Dhabi from Dubai cost between $27 and $224. Check the specifics carefully because the more expensive excursions often include extras like lunch and theme park admissions. Expect to pay between $200 and $504 for a private day trip to Abu Dhabi, depending on the length of the tour and the number of things seen. The two-day group excursion, which includes stops in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, costs just $50 per person.

You saw in Dubai

There are enough attractions in Dubai to keep you busy for several days, but if you only have one, these are the must-sees.

Sheikh Zayed mosque

The Sheik Zayed Grand Mosque is the highlight of the majority of Dubai to Abu Dhabi day trips. The mosque, one of the few that non-Muslims can enter, dominates the skyline with its minarets and domes. The mirrored ponds, marble columns, and elaborate plasterwork may all be seen on a guided tour. The architecture is a lovely fusion of Moroccan, Andalusia, and Arabic designs. You can see the mosque lit up if you wait until dusk. From Sunday through Thursday, from 8:30 am to 11:30 am, visitors are welcome at the Sheikh Zayed mosque in Abu Dhabi. Outside of these hours, visitors won't be able to enter. In order to be properly covered, women entering the mosque are required to cover their heads with scarves and refrain from donning shorts, beachwear, or sleeveless clothing. Men who visit the mosque should don long pants. (If needed, we sell abayas for AED 45 for women.)

Qsar Al Watan Palace  

The presidential palace of the United Arab Emirates, or Qsar Al Watan, is a popular tourist destination when visiting Abu Dhabi. It is a relatively new addition to the city, and through magnificent grandeur and intricate craftsmanship, it illuminates Arabian heritage. During your visit, tours of this magnificent palace are a need.

Louver museum

Any day trip to Abu Dhabi usually includes a stop at the Louvre Museum Abu Dhabi. This museum of global cultural history is situated on Saadiyat Island and features notable works of art that date from antiquity to the present. Even the structure itself is an architectural wonder.

Theme park

Theme park excursions are a common justification for day trips from Dubai to Abu Dhabi. At Ferrari World, you may satisfy your need for speed, at Yas Water world, you can fly down slides and at Warner Bros. World, you can meet your favorite characters.