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From Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Royal Palace & Etihad Tower

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  • Worry-Free
  • Private

From Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Royal Palace & Etihad Tower is a 6-hour history and culture tour in Abu Dhabi, booked through Viator. From $91. Starts 9:30 am, 9:45 am and 10:30 am. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Viator’s Worry-Free guarantee: if the tour runs late and you miss your ship, Viator gets you to the next port.

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About this excursion

Experience the best of Abu Dhabi, the Capital city of UAE with this sightseeing tour. Make your way to the majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Qasr Al Watan Palace. Behold the iconic structures of Emirates Palace, Etihad Towers.

Explore the Islamic architecture at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Take a ride along the Abu Dhabi Corniche

Stop for photos at Emirates Palace

Visit the Etihad Towers

Trace out the Arabian heritage and artistry at Qasr Al Watan Palace

What’s included in this excursion

Included
  • Sheikh Zayed Mosque Entry Tickets
  • Access to the Palace, Garden, and other public spaces within the premise of Qasr Al Watan
  • Entrance to the Etihad Towers
  • Cold mineral water
  • Clean and air-conditioned modern vehicle.
  • Professional licensed tour guide.
  • Pick up and drop off to your selected location / hotel in Abu Dhabi
  • Abaya with scarf for Ladies (local long dress attire to visit mosque)
Not included
  • Any extra services or expenses not mentioned above.
  • Tipping Kitty

Know before you go

Is it suitable for children?

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Health & fitness

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What to bring

  • Mosques & Palace Dress Code: Women must wear long loose clothing to insure their arms and legs are fully covered.

Other

  • They are also required to cover their heads all the time while inside the mosque.
  • However, for the Mosque visit, company will provide long-local Abaya with a scarf (long black dress-attire) if needed which must be returned back.
  • Men must not show above their knees and are required to cover their shoulders.
  • Failure to do so will result in refused entry.
  • Company does not provide any kind of clothes to men.
  • Tour duration is fixed for any tour/activity.
  • But the drop off may later or sooner the mentioned timing depends on the traffic of the city.
  • At times, the drop off may get late up to 30-45 minutes than the mentioned time.
  • Lunch not included - at your own expense
  • During any Presidential Events, Qasr Al Watan might shut down to the public without any previous announcements as it is a national palace, however, it will be replaced with Qasr Al Hosn or Heritage Village (whichever available on that day)
  • Guided tours are not allowed within the palace; your guide will narrate important information about the palace before the visit.
  • Tattoos must be covered during the Mosque visit.
  • Guided tours are not permitted inside Qasr Al Watan

Where this excursion starts

Meeting point & pickup
There is a shuttle bus service to the entrance from the main gate of the palace.

When it runs

Runs every day. Starts 9:30 am, 9:45 am and 10:30 am.

Schedule checked Nov 1
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From Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Royal Palace & Etihad Tower
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