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Abu Dhabi Private Grand Mosque & Qasr Al Watan Half-Day Tour

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · 5h · 1–6 people

Runs in English

  • Easy
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for strollers and prams
  • Public transport nearby

This is a private tour. When you book a date, your group has the tour to itself. Nobody else can join.

Your guide

Key 2 Destinations

Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Agency

Licensed local guides for private Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar tours, with layover and stopover tours that fit your flight times.

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Highlights

  • Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Qasr Al Watan on a private customizable tour
  • Choose a morning or afternoon tour, with an illuminated mosque finish when timing allows
  • Pickup from Abu Dhabi hotels, Yas, Saadiyat, Zayed Port or AUH Terminal A
  • Optional time-permitting stops include Emirates Palace, Yas Island, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Dates Market or Heritage Village
Explore Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Qasr Al Watan on a private, customizable 5-hour tour. Pickup from Abu Dhabi hotels, Yas, Saadiyat, Zayed Port or Zayed International Airport (AUH) Terminal A. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque visitor entry tickets are excluded and purchased on site or via SZGMC (tourists typically AED 10). Qasr Al Watan tickets are also excluded and purchased on site. Choose morning or afternoon, with an illuminated mosque finish when timing allows. Around the two core visits, choose time-permitting photo stops at Emirates Palace, Yas Island / Ferrari World exterior, Louvre Abu Dhabi or Zayed National Museum / Saadiyat cultural district; stop at Dates Market or visit Heritage Village if open. Only your group (up to 6); kids under 12 travel free on the vehicle price. Other park and museum tickets are not included.

What's included

  • Food and drinks
  • Bottled water
  • Pickup and drop-off: Abu Dhabi hotels, Yas, Saadiyat, Zayed Port and AUH Terminal A
  • Professional driver-guide
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle for your group only, up to 5 hours
  • Kids under 12 free on the vehicle price
  • Flexible photo and cultural stops within 5 hours, subject to time and access

Not included

  • Meals, gratuities, personal expenses and market purchases
  • Dubai pickup and drop-off
  • Qasr Al Watan entrance tickets (guest purchases on site)
  • Ferrari World and theme-park admission (exterior photo only)
  • Louvre Abu Dhabi and Zayed National Museum admission (exterior only)
  • Any other paid attraction tickets
  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque visitor entry tickets (on site; tourists AED 10)

Know before you go

  • Infants sit on an adult's lap
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Dress code is formal for the mosque.
  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque visitor entry tickets are excluded. Guests buy them on site or via SZGMC (tourists typically AED 10). Qasr Al Watan tickets are also excluded.
  • The dress code for mosques in Abu Dhabi, including the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, typically requires modest attire. For both men and women, this means covering your shoulders and knees. Women should also cover their heads with a scarf, and loose-fitting clothing is recommended for both genders. Avoid
  • Following these guidelines shows respect for the religious significance of the mosque and ensures a comfortable and appropriate visit.
  • Private pickup from your Abu Dhabi hotel, Yas or Saadiyat resort, Zayed Port cruise terminal, or Zayed International Airport (AUH) Terminal A. Confirm your hotel, ship or flight details after booking and agree your pickup time and designated meeting point. Airport guests should allow for

Meeting point: Abu Dhabi hotels, Yas, Saadiyat, Zayed Port or Zayed International Airport (AUH) Terminal A

Pickup from one of the listed Abu Dhabi locations; confirm exact address and time.

Cancellation policy: Free until 24 hours before: Full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start. After that, no refund.

Cancel within that window and you get your full deposit back. After it, you do not get your deposit back. If the guide cancels, you always get your deposit back.

Map of this tour's route, with 7 marked stops

What you'll do

  1. 1
    Emirates Palace
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    Time-permitting exterior photo stop, about 10 minutes. No interior access or paid experience.

  2. 2
    Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
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    Core visit, about 90 minutes. Marble courtyards and visitor spaces, subject to opening hours and visitor rules. Visitor entry tickets are excluded. Guests buy them on site or via SZGMC (tourists typically AED 10). Registration and modest dress are required.

  3. 3
    Yas Island / Ferrari World
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    Time-permitting exterior photo stop. No park admission and not an all-day park visit.

  4. 4
    Louvre Abu Dhabi
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    Time-permitting exterior photo stop, about 10 minutes. Museum tickets are not included.

  5. 5
    Dates Market
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    Time-permitting stop, about 10 minutes. Browse the market. Purchases are at guests' expense.

  6. 6
    Corniche
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    Time-permitting photo stop, about 10 minutes, along the waterfront.

  7. 7
    Qasr Al Watan
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    Core visit, about 75 minutes. Qasr Al Watan palace halls and grounds, subject to access and opening hours. Entrance tickets are excluded and guests purchase them on site.

  8. 8
    Heritage Village
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    Time-permitting visit if open, about 15 minutes. Subject to opening hours and access.

  9. 9
    Zayed National Museum / Saadiyat
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    Time-permitting exterior photo stop, about 10 minutes. No museum admission included and no interior visit.

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152 USD / group · 1–6 people
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