Dubai Chauffeured Vehicle with English-Speaking Guide
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- 1 to 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Marvel at the space-age architecture of Abu Dhabi on a full-day trip from Dubai. With an informative guide, travel to the UAE’s shimmering capital by air-conditioned coach and ogle its line-up of soaring skyscrapers, eye-popping hotels and boundary-pushing leisure parks. View the futuristic, eco-friendly city of Masdar; explore Yas Island, home to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi; and see top sights such as the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque as you learn about Abu Dhabi’s transformation from fishing port to space-age city in a few short decades.
- Full-day coach tour of Abu Dhabi’s development and architecture from Dubai
- Learn about the city’s transformation from fishing port to innovative metropolis with your guide
- Visit several exciting developments including Masdar City, Yas Island and Saadiyat Island
- Discover high-profile attractions such as Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and the visitor center at Manarat Al Saadiyat
- Enjoy photo stops at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the impressive UAE Pavilion, a recyclable building
- Round-trip hotel transport included
What's Included
- Private comfortable Air Conditioned vehicle with English speaking Driver.
- Choose to use a service of 4 or 8 hours according to your plan.
- Private tour means you can explore at your own pace.
- Enjoy the flexibility of a private driver and vehicle during your vacation.
- Hassle-free pick-up and drop-off from your Dubai hotel.
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Itinerary
Depart your central Dubai hotel in the morning. Meet your guide, settle into your comfortable, air-conditioned coach and travel through the desert, past Jebel Ali port, to Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s capital.
Along the way, hear fascinating facts about Abu Dhabi’s rapid development following the oil boom of the 1950s and 1960s. Before then, the city was little more than a small fishing port, with a handful of buildings, harborside and a defensive fort.
Learn how the discovery of oil changed everything at lightning speed, and how recently, Abu Dhabi’s rulers have taken their cue from glamorous Dubai, investing heavily in futuristic architecture and leisure attractions.
Start with a visit to Masdar City: a multi-billion dollar eco-city under construction on the edges of Abu Dhabi. The energy-efficient city is powered mostly by solar panels and composed of cube-like buildings that make it look like it’s landed from a sci-fi movie.
Take in the views of the city, due to be finished in 2525, before continuing to Yas Island, an artificial island given over to luxury hotels and leisure parks.
Marvel at the spectacular Yas Viceroy Hotel with its eye-popping LED canopy, and stop for photos of the Yas Marina F1 circuit.
Take in gleaming Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the world’s first Ferrari-designed motorsport park. While your tour doesn’t include time to experience the park’s rides, visit the gift store to shop for Ferrari-themed souvenirs (own expense).
Refuel with lunch (own expense) on Yas Island, and afterward, visit Saadiyat Island, another man-made islet that showcases Abu Dhabi’s contemporary art and cultural achievements.
Pose for photos at the UAE Pavilion — an acclaimed sustainable building — and explore the visitor center at Manarat Al Saadiyat, where videos and scale models illustrate the Abu Dhabi of the future.
Snap pictures of the glittering Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi’s best-known mosque, before returning to Dubai, where your day trip ends at your hotel.
Along the way, hear fascinating facts about Abu Dhabi’s rapid development following the oil boom of the 1950s and 1960s. Before then, the city was little more than a small fishing port, with a handful of buildings, harborside and a defensive fort.
Learn how the discovery of oil changed everything at lightning speed, and how recently, Abu Dhabi’s rulers have taken their cue from glamorous Dubai, investing heavily in futuristic architecture and leisure attractions.
Start with a visit to Masdar City: a multi-billion dollar eco-city under construction on the edges of Abu Dhabi. The energy-efficient city is powered mostly by solar panels and composed of cube-like buildings that make it look like it’s landed from a sci-fi movie.
Take in the views of the city, due to be finished in 2525, before continuing to Yas Island, an artificial island given over to luxury hotels and leisure parks.
Marvel at the spectacular Yas Viceroy Hotel with its eye-popping LED canopy, and stop for photos of the Yas Marina F1 circuit.
Take in gleaming Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the world’s first Ferrari-designed motorsport park. While your tour doesn’t include time to experience the park’s rides, visit the gift store to shop for Ferrari-themed souvenirs (own expense).
Refuel with lunch (own expense) on Yas Island, and afterward, visit Saadiyat Island, another man-made islet that showcases Abu Dhabi’s contemporary art and cultural achievements.
Pose for photos at the UAE Pavilion — an acclaimed sustainable building — and explore the visitor center at Manarat Al Saadiyat, where videos and scale models illustrate the Abu Dhabi of the future.
Snap pictures of the glittering Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi’s best-known mosque, before returning to Dubai, where your day trip ends at your hotel.
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Downtown Dubai
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- A current valid copy of your passport is required on the day of travel
- Please contact your local supplier after booking to reconfirm your pickup time. The number to call is +971 56 504 0565
- Kindly mention your requested pick-up time in special requirements.
- Half-Day or Full-Day hires are 04 Hours and 08 Hours and vice versa. Duration Starts from the pick-up time at your spot.
- Option 2 # 7-seater sedan - Toyota Previa / Similar - Maximum 5 guests only.
- Option 3 # 10-seater mini van - Toyota Hiace / Similar - Maximum 8 guests only.
- Luggage's are not allowed in the vehicle ( only hand bag / back pack)
- Lightweight summer clothing is suitable for most of the year, but sweaters or jackets may be needed for the winter months, especially in the evenings.
- The United Arab Emirates has conservative dress traditions. Men and women should ensure shoulders and knees are covered when in public, especially in souks, shops, and villages.
- Infant seats available (On Request)
- Luggage's are not allowed in the vehicle ( only hand bag / back pack)
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 3 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.3
based on 28 reviews
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Hector F, Jan 2017
Is an amazing experience, great architecture. Is not enougt time to visit the city
Viktoria_B, Sep 2016
Great tour! Think on include 1 hour more on Sheik al Zeyed Mosque. Masdar City, Sadiyat, Ferrari World are amazing. Great staff overall.
Ingrid M, Feb 2016
Very good gide,too much time in futuristic, eco-friendly city of Masdar. Too bad, that there is not included the admission to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
qyls, Jan 2016
A well organised and enjoyable tour with a professional guide who gave us a lot of interesting information about places and culture. Would have liked to enter the Ferrari World and would have liked to have more time in Abu Dhabi. Other than that, it was a nice experience.
Tomasz S, Jan 2016
DON'T treat your drivers on tours in Dubai as guides, they are only drivers and sometimes they don't even say anything, they are not even local Arab people.
GOOD: Visited the Masdar City and that was the reason I bought this trip, none of the others had it.
BAD: Guide's English was not good and he repeated himself all the time, meaning he didn't have much to say. We DIDN'T enter the mosque in Abu Dhabi which is stupid because we had plenty of time, instead we were taken to sales pitch by a carpet company, were they wanted more money for a carpet then we paid for our holiday! If you don't want to visit Masdar City, don't book this trip.
Response from Host, Mar 2020
Dear Tomasz S,
We are sorry to hear about your disappointment. Please note that you have not received the service that Orient Tours is awarded for.
Our company values put customer satisfaction as top priority and we are committed to our customers. We have forwarded your feedback to the concerned department for corrective action.
We look forward to serving you again.
Best Regards,
Sarah P. Dubke
Manager Guest Services
ORIENT TOURS LLC
Tomas A, Jan 2016
Fantastic! Masdar City was the best would love to take a full day, more detailed, tour on that place! The rest was fun to - and guide was fantastic! The drivers was good and drove very safe! :
N J, Sep 2015
Great trip and great guide - the Serbian guy. A bit too much time at Ferrari World and would have preferred seeing more of Abu Dhabi city itself - rather than the Mall. But overall, very informative and interesting trip. Good value for money
Warren_J, Aug 2015
Very interesting. Abu Dhabi is worth a visit Very good tour.
Milena G, Jul 2015
Excellent!!!! OMG! I enjoyed this tour 100
Please do it. the visit to Masdar city excellent, very interesting. Ferrari world was okay. visit to the Abu Dhabi project museum very interesting. Stop by the Mosque although only the outside and short it was great. Overall great tour.
David D, Jun 2015
interesting trip got an insight into abu dhabi past and present
guide was helpful and attentive
only issue was mall we stopped at for lunch did not offer a wide range of food, only international food court !
Ahmad A, May 2015
Great value for the money but it isn't the greatest tour to go on. Riding the PRT, visiting Masdar City, Ferrari World, and the Grand Mosque are the main highlights and the reason it's worth taking the tour. But don't expect to see anything you wouldn't see in Dubai.Yet for the money it's a bargain!
John M, May 2015
The tour was boring and not worth spending a whole day in Abu Dhabi. We were not allowed to go up and see the Grand Mosque. We were limited to the first step. The guides were pleasant and nice, but like I said not worth it.
Response from Host, Mar 2020
Dear John M,
We are sorry to hear that you were not fully satisfied with our services and even more sorry to disappoint a customer. Your feedback makes us better. It is correct that during the "Abu Dhabi Modern City Tour" we are not visiting the mosque, there is only a photo-stop included. However, we have three other Abu Dhabi tours that include the mosque visit.
Our company values put customer satisfaction as top priority and we are committed to our customers.
We look forward to serving you again.
Best Regards,
Sarah P. Dubke
Manager Guest Services
ORIENT TOURS LLC
Glenda J, May 2015
Excellent tour- very informative .Too little time at fararri world to get round the shop .. Could take done time off lunch at the mall to make it longer
Highly recommended for a whistle stop tour of Abu Dhabi
Lisa B, May 2015
Outstanding tour with an incredibly knowledgeable guide. I was the only person on the tour and was treated very well. Masdar City was a highlight, and I loved learning more about the mega art projects on Saadiyat Island as it was directly related to my job. I highly recommend this tour and am in fact including it as part of the program for an upcoming trade mission that I'm planning.
IAN J, Feb 2015
awesome tour, our guide was lots of fun and very knowledgeable. Good way to hit most of the high points in Abu Dhabi in one afternoon
ktmack88, Feb 2015
A good value for the time. Not one of those tours you'll remember for a lifetime, but if you want to see Abu Dhabi in an efficient way, this tour works well and leaves the second part of your day free for something else. Overall, was better than anticipated actually--just none of the sites in and of themselves were amazing or must sees. The guide was friendly and informative.
Response from Host, Mar 2020
Dear Guest,
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review.
Our company values put customer satisfaction as top priority and we are committed to our customers. We have forwarded your feedback to the concerned department for corrective action.
Best Regards,
Sarah P. Dubke
Manager Guest Services
ORIENT TOURS LLC
adi_amp@yahoo.com, Feb 2015
A well organised tour and a professional guide who gave us a lot of interesting information about places and culture
Pablo Antonio A, Feb 2015
Great experience and great tour guide! Would have liked to enter the Ferrari World and would have liked to have more time in Abu Dhabi. Other than that, it was a nice experience.
Jennifer T, Dec 2014
A really good tour with a knowledgeable guide for a very good price. Would definately recommend.
Cliff M, Dec 2014
Jana the tour girl was awesome . She provided the most detailed information during the tour . It was a great experience . I highly recommend that tour , the company in charge was Orient tour and they were amazing . Ask for Jana ( she is from Germany) , she will Give you the best your ever .
Thanks
Stephen S, Nov 2014
Overall quite a comprehensive tour with a knowledgeable guide, but two unexpected changes to the itinerary did put a shadow on what was an otherwise good day.
Firstly, I booked this tour as it did NOT include a visit inside the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. When we arrived at the Mosque, we were informed that we were to enter. Unfortunately,my wife and a couple of other females did not have the necessary covering garments, therefore had to wait in the bus for 45 minutes whilst the others did the tour.
Secondly, only after lunch we were informed that the visitor center at Manarat Al Saadiyat "was closed" that day and we would be heading back to Dubai. Not even a stop at the UAE Pavilion.
Just a couple of points to consider when booking this tour.
Response from Host, Mar 2020
Dear Stephe...,
We are sorry to hear that you were not fully satisfied with our services and even more sorry to disappoint a customer. Your feedback makes us better. Unfortunately on the day of your excursion there was a public holiday which has shut down a few sights and we wanted to compensate those with additional visit of the mosque. We regret that you were not able to enter due to the dress code.
Our company values put customer satisfaction as top priority and we are committed to our customers.
We look forward to serving you again.
Best Regards,
Sarah P. Dubke
Manager Guest Services
ORIENT TOURS LLC
Mushfaqur R, Oct 2014
Really good value trip. It was just us in the car. The guide was really informative.
The guide did throw an additional extra as it was just us to show us inside the mosque! Most beautiful building I've seen! Date market was great! Also good insight into future with tour of the sadiyat island.
Alexandra416, Oct 2014
Great and knowledgeable tour guide and small group helped to make this tour great even in 42 degrees Celsius heat.
Alex S, Jul 2014
Very good tour. Very knowledgeable tour guide. Only think I suggest is that tour company allow time to go into the Mosque. Only had 5 minutes to take pics from outside. Eliminate going to the mall for 30 minutes because not enough time to buy anything. Use mall time to go into the Mosque. Otherwise, very good tour.
valerie_m, Aug 2016
visite sympas mais un peu rapide .masdar city genial .ferrary world juste pour prendre 2 ou 3 photos et passer par la boutique assez cher c est tous .une vue tres sympas sur les tours mais au mois d aout ciel brumeux par l humiditee .la mosquee qui est magnifique on ne la voit que de l exterieur comme prevu mais il faut etre malgres tout etre couvert jambes bras et tete pour la voir de dehors ma fille qui avait un bermuda n a pas pu descendre du car .je pense qu elle vaut le coup d etre visiter.bon viator parfait
Ingrid T, Sep 2015
Sehr gute Organisation,reibungsloser Ablauf, viel zu sehen ,immer gerne wieder
Juergen W, Dec 2014
Diese Tour war ein Highlight meines Urlaubs in Dubai. Aufregende Fotostopps bei der großen Moschee, Masdar City (Stadt der Zukunft), Formel 1 Renstrecke und Ferrari World, Museumsstadt und Skyline Abu Dhabis. Ein großes Kompliment an den Veranstalter und unserem Guide.
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