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Private Abu Dhabi Layover Tour: Flexible Time & Airport Transfers

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Overview

Don’t spend your layover in Abu Dhabi trapped in the airport. Abu Dhabi is one of the Middle East's most captivating cities and it's right outside your gate! So Make Every Hour Count with this Exclusive Abu Dhabi Layover Tour built for transit travelers. We handle every detail so you can simply step off the plane and into an unforgettable experience. No stress, no guesswork, no missed flights.

Travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a knowledgeable local guide who knows Abu Dhabi's shortcuts, and hidden gems. Choose the adventure that fits your interests and time: an attraction-packed city highlights tour or a thrilling desert safari.

Don't let your layover be a waiting game turn transit time into travel time and leave with memories and photos worth far more than a boarding pass!

Activity location

  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
    • Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street, 5th St
    • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
    • Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street, 5th St
    • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private City Tour (if option selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private Transport with Pick-up and Drop-off (Airport or anywhere in Abu Dhabi)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Desert Safari Tour (if option selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private Transportation

Know before you book

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Begin your exploration at the iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, a breathtaking architectural marvel that seamlessly blends Islamic and modern design elements. Marvel at the intricate details, the imposing size, and the serene ambiance that permeates this sacred space. Learn about the mosque's significance and the role it plays in the spiritual life of the Emirati people.

The Corniche

  • 15m
Next, stroll along the Abu Dhabi Corniche. With the sea on your left and downtown on your right, you can see Abu Dhabi's iconic landmarks.

Etihad Towers

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Get a taste of Dubai's incredible and unusual architecture at Etihad Towers, a complex of buildings with five towers. (Entry to observation deck included if correct option selected.)

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi

  • 15m
Arrive at the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, a five-star hotel that looks unreal. The palace's exterior contrasts with the lush green landscape, silver water fountains, and crisp blue sky, a picturesque setting that will transport you to a world of opulence and grandeur.

Qasr Al Watan

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Qasr al-Watan is the Presidential Palace of the UAE. This magnificent structure is a true testament to the rich cultural heritage and architectural prowess of the UAE. (Entry is included if correct option selected)

Yas Mall

  • 20m
Spend free time at Yas Mall, where you can indulge in shopping, local dining, or entertainment. Get time for an optional lunch (costs not included)

Heritage Village

  • 15m
Then, walk through the past at the Heritage Village. The Heritage Village illustrates the diverse Bedouin lifestyle in the old days. Get a glimpse into the different traditional elements of the past with an old-world souk (market), spice shop, workshops for crafts, mosque, and camp modeled on life in the pre-modern UAE

Abu Dhabi Dates Market

  • 15m
Afterward, visit the Dates Market and enjoy the fresh dates and varieties of 100 different qualities.

Manarat al Saadiyat

Drive through Saadiyat Island and stop by Louvre Abu Dhabi.

Louvre Abu Dhabi

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
See the Louvre Museum the first universal museum in the Arab world that concentrates on what connects us and tells the tales of humanity. (Entry is included if correct option is selected.)

Yas Island

Drive through Yas Island.

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Before the end of your trip, visit the ultimate theme park: Ferrari World. See luxurious supercars.

Location

Activity location

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    Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
    • Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street, 5th St
    • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
    • Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street, 5th St
    • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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