From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Day Tour with Louvre Museum Tickets

From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Day Tour with Louvre Museum Tickets

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Explore Abu Dhabi and all its major attractions on a full-day guided tour from Dubai. Discover city highlights like the Emirates Palace and the Corniche before admiring art at the Louvre Abu Dhabi.

Highlights

Get a chance to tour the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, UAE's largest mosque
Discover the treasured collection of art by famous artists at Louvre Museum
Experience the 'Rain of Light' while passing by the dome of the museum
Drive through famous corniche road of Abu Dhabi
Have a Photo Stop at Emirates palace, heritage village and Ferrari World

Description

On this fantastic full day tour to Abu Dhabi you will explore various magnificent palaces including the impressive architecture of Sheikh Zayed Mosque. The second half of the day tour will begin with a visit to the one and only Louvre Museum which is home to amazing art. The ultimate introduction for first-time visitors or travelers short on time covers the Emirati city's most must-see attractions. Traveling comfortably in a WiFi-equipped, climate-controlled vehicle, you'll hit highlights like Emirates Palace, Heritage Village, and manmade Yas Island. After your pickup from your mentioned location, tour progresses on the historic Sheikh Zayed Road named after the founder and then president of UAE, His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Known to be the longest road in the UAE, construction for Sheikh Zayed Road began in 1971. The highway was completed in 1980. Make your first stop at The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is the world's 8th largest mosque and a massive architectural work of art that intentionally blends different Islamic architectural schools. It features 82 domes, more than 1,000 columns, 24-carat-gold gilded chandeliers and the world's largest hand-knitted carpet. Your tour guide will explain some interesting facts about the mosque during this 1 hour tour of the mosque. Passing through the Al Bateen Street which has some enormous villas for you to witness, the next stop is at Emirates Palace. Take 20 minutes for a photo stop inside, if permitted by security. “The Emirates Palace was built as a superlative for national prestige.” The hotel has a total floor space of 850,000m², with the western and eastern wings containing the guest rooms. Next, go back in history to witness the Emirati culture at Heritage Village. Heritage Village Abu Dhabi is one of the best cultural attractions. It is a re-creation of an Emirati village and showcases the Bedouin lifestyle. You will find it on the Breakwater, which is reclaimed land off the main Abu Dhabi island. Enjoy the ride on Corniche Road with the city and downtown on your right side and the sea on your left. On the way, you will witness some great architecture. Your local guide will explain all of them. At the end, Step into the world of art and culture at the Louvre museum. Guide your eyes across the exhibits housed in 12 galleries, each telling the story of humanity all around the world in an artistic way. Feel like you are in a magic land as you watch the 'rain of light', a beautiful effect the sunlight creates while passing through the geometrical patterns of the dome. After that you step into the famous Yas Island having a 20 minute photo stop at the famous Ferrari World theme park. Then take a 15-minute stop at F1 Grand Prix Racing Track at Yas Marina Circuit. Experience a variety of performances, marvel at impressive dances and acrobatic shows, or try out go-karting during this fun-filled day. This concludes the tour, after that you will be dropped back.

Includes

Pickup and drop off Licensed Local Tour Guide Louvre Museum Tickets Drinking water Sheikh Zayed Mosque Visit Formula 1 racing track visit Mosque clothing for female to borrow

Important Information

The dress required for female participants will be provided to borrow at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Male participants should bring long trousers and they can change to shorts after mosque visit.