Abu Dhabi Day Trips from Dubai

Abu Dhabi is about a 90-minute drive from Dubai, and these trips pick you up from your Dubai hotel and bring you back the same day. The full-day highlights tour visits the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the capital's waterfront and landmark buildings; options add entry to the Qasr Al Watan palace and the Etihad Towers, or a premium vehicle. Art lovers can pair the mosque with the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the Zayed National Museum, or both. If time is short, the half-day trip focuses on the Grand Mosque alone, with options to add a museum or to visit with a private guide.

Dress code and timing

The Grand Mosque has a strict dress code for everyone: long sleeves, long trousers or an ankle-length skirt, nothing tight or see-through, and a headscarf for women. Shorts and sleeveless tops are not allowed inside. The marble courtyards get very hot in summer, so bring sunglasses and water, and consider the morning slot. These day trips suit first-time visitors based in Dubai and cruise passengers with a full day in port. More trips around the capital are on our Abu Dhabi tours page.