Port
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Activity Level
Moderate
Excursion Type
All
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Starting At
$59.95
Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
Duration
Approximately 4¼ Hours
Meals Included
Meals not included
The capital city of UAE, Abu Dhabi, literally translates in Arabic as ‘Father of the Gazelle’ and takes its name from the Arabian gazelle or dhabi.
Start from the pier and enjoy a leisurely drive to Abu Dhabi’s eastern shore. Visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (Please see Ramadan notes below) -- an opulent tribute to His Highness the late Sheikh Zayed, former ruler of Abu Dhabi and President of the UAE. This iconic monument to peace and universal brotherhood stands tall as the third-largest mosque in the world. It contains a simple, yet elegant, gravesite where the late President was laid to rest.
Continue your drive past the six-star Emirates Palace Hotel to the Heritage Village, where the culture and traditions of the emirate are reflected in recreated village scenes, providing a glimpse into the simpler days before the discovery of oil.
Stroll next to the adjacent breakwater offering breathtaking views of Abu Dhabi’s skyline, often referred to as the Manhattan of the Middle East. next to the adjacent breakwater offering breathtaking views of Abu Dhabi’s skyline, often referred to as the Manhattan of the Middle East.
Your next stop is at the Zayed Center -- a museum for Presidential memorabilia. It features the late Sheikh Zayed’s favourite cars, rifles and gifts received from royalty from all over the world and is an insight into the life and times of a very wealthy man.
From here you will return to the port.
Please note: Modest attire is required to visit mosques; women’s legs must be covered to the ankles and arms covered to the wrists; clothing must not be fitted, transparent or translucent. Women’s hair must be completely covered. You must remove your shoes before entering the mosque(s). Entry to the mosque is entirely at the discretion of the security guards.
Ramadan Notes: During the holy time of Ramadan many sites will be closed. If your trip falls within Ramadan the Visit of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque will be replaced with a visit to the date market and a drive through Ittihad square.