Abu Dhabi Tours from Dubai

Abu Dhabi is about 140 kilometres south of Dubai, a drive of 1.5 to 2 hours each way on the E11 highway; four of the days we describe run about 8 hours, the Ferrari World day takes 10 and a morning city tour 6. We list 18 tours that make the trip in a day. Travellers have left more than 5,318 reviews on the tours we list here, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5. Of the trips shown here, the one with the most reviews is "Abu Dhabi Day Trip", with more than 4,438 reviews and a rating of 4.7 out of 5. The trips on this page run from 4 to 11 hours.

Guided day trips by minibus or bus

The minibus and bus trips we describe list hotel pickup and drop-off. One travels by bus and pairs the Grand Mosque with the Louvre Abu Dhabi. The minibus option is rated 4.7 out of 5. The Ferrari World trip belongs here too; it takes 10 hours, lists round-trip transport with pickup and drop-off at Dubai Mall, and includes standard entrance to the park.

Multi-stop trips around Abu Dhabi

One multi-stop trip we describe takes 8 hours. It covers the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan and a city tour, and "Photo stop at Ferrari World", its listing notes, rounds out the day; English is the language it lists.

Private day trips from Dubai

A private day trip keeps the same 8 hours but changes who shares the vehicle: it lists hotel pickup and drop-off, private transport from Dubai and English. Private tours let you set the time at each stop, whereas shared coach tours follow fixed schedules, so a private option suits anyone who wants to linger in Abu Dhabi.

Minibus, multi-stop and private trips share an 8-hour day and list hotel pickup from Dubai; what changes is how Abu Dhabi fills it. The guided trips cover the mosque and Louvre or Ferrari World routes, multi-stop trips add Qasr Al Watan and a city tour, and a private trip hands you the timetable.

Table data is indicative and comes from the GuruWalk catalogue. Each activity's current details, including availability, are the ones shown on its listing when you book.

What a cultural day covers

Many cultural days begin at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, with 1.5 to 2 hours among white marble courtyards, the world's largest hand-knotted carpet and its chandeliers. From there the route follows the Corniche and can add the observation deck on the 74th floor of the Etihad Towers, Qasr Al Watan and a photo stop at the Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island.

Choosing the Ferrari World day

A theme-park day trades sightseeing for time on Yas Island: combination tours give about 4 hours at a park such as Ferrari World, home to the world's fastest rollercoaster. Read the listing to see whether the park ticket is included, as it is on the Ferrari World trip we describe, or whether Ferrari World is only a photo stop.

Grand Mosque dress code

At the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque a strict dress code applies: women are covered to the wrists and ankles with a headscarf, and men wear long trousers and sleeved shirts; shorts are not allowed. Decide what to wear before you set out, since several of the trips we describe stop at the mosque.

Fridays at the Grand Mosque

On Fridays the Grand Mosque closes to visitors in the morning for prayers and reopens in the afternoon, so tours change their order that day. If a Friday is your only free day, check the listing before you book to see how the route is arranged.