The Best of Abu Dhabi Half Day Private Tour

Abu Dhabi City Sightseeing Tour
Price: $204.00
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Private
Shore Excursion Type Cultural, Scenic
Shore Excursion Duration 4 Hours
Activity Level ? Easy
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? The Cruise Port Terminal.
Food/Beverage Provided Bottled water is included.
Recommended Dress Comfortable lightweight summer clothing and walking shoes that are suitable for most of the year, but sweaters or jackets may also be needed for the winter months, especially in the evenings. Good quality sunglasses are advised, and photo-chromatic lenses for those who wear spectacles. Hats and some protection for the head are advisable when in direct sunlight. To enter the mosque area, guests must wear loose long trousers or long skirts and long sleeves. Shorts and tight and/or transparent clothing is prohibited. Women must cover their head with a scarf. The United Arab Emirates has conservative dress traditions during the Ramadan month. If you are traveling during Ramadan month, swimwear must be confined to the beach and hotel pools. Men and women should ensure shoulders and knees are covered when in public, especially in souks, shops, malls, and villages.
Restrictions Participants must be able to get in and out of the vehicle. This tour is wheelchair accessible. Normal tourist photography is acceptable, but it is considered offensive to photograph Arab women. It is also courteous to ask permission before photographing men. Photographs of government buildings, police, or military installations are not allowed. Children ages 2 and younger may attend the tour free of charge, provided that they do not occupy their own seat.

The Best of Abu Dhabi Half-Day Private Tour

Spend half your day experiencing the popular attractions of Abu Dhabi. Best of all, you'll get to sightsee like a VIP on this private tour. This fun adventure takes you around town for a closeup look at Abu Dhabi's top attractions. Join us on this half-day journey to get a true taste of the Jewel of the Arab World.

After getting picked up at the port, you'll be whisked away to the city, where you'll encounter Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. This huge mosque, one of the largest on Earth, has seen crowds exceeding 40,000 people! After checking out the mosque, you'll head over to a corniche for a chance to take some photos before proceeding to the Emirates Palace, which is another enormous venue. The palace features more than 300 rooms and 90 suites. You'll also get a glimpse of the President's Palace.

Another highlight on this Abu Dhabi private tour is Heritage Village, a recreation of a traditional Arab village. During your time there, you can experience desert life firsthand and gain a better understanding of the area's famous underground irrigation system (falaj). You'll finish your tour of Abu Dhabi with two more attractions: Marina Mall and Ferrari World. The former has a 100-meter (328 feet) high viewing area, the perfect spot for panoramic photos, while the latter houses the world's fastest roller coaster. At the end of your adventure, you'll return to the port of Abu Dhabi. Sightsee in style with your traveling companions and your very own guide. In just half a day, you can see the very best of the city on this exciting private tour.