Top Abu Dhabi Day Trips

Go on a personalized journey through Abu Dhabi with this private full-day tour. Immerse yourself in the city's culture, history, and modern marvels with a customized itinerary tailored to your interests. Expect a guide to accompany you, sharing insights and stories about the places you explore. Get ready for an experience that caters to your preferences and allows you to discover Abu Dhabi in your own way.

Leave the bustle of Abu Dhabi behind and venture into the serene desert of Al Khatim. During this desert safari and BBQ dinner, you’ll combine high-energy activities like dune bashing, sand boarding, and camel riding with an entertainment-filled evening under the stars. Air-conditioned vehicle transfers from the hotel, airport, or cruise port are included.

Prepare for a full day of sightseeing and adventure on this full day tour from Abu Shabi. Visit some of Dubai's most notable landmarks, including the Palm Island, Grand Mosque of Jumeirah, Dubai Mall, and Burj Al, the world's only 7-star hotel. You will also catch a glimpse of the indoor ski resort Emirates Mall.

A great choice for travelers looking for an overview of Dubai, this tour touches on several of the city's most well-known highlights. Leaving from Abu Dhabi, the package includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a ride in a traditional water taxi, and visits to the Dubai Museum, Dubai Mall, a spice market, and the famous Gold Souk, where you can put your bargaining skills to the test.

An excellent choice for first-time visitors, this tour offers a good overview of Abu Dhabi. With a local guide, visit highlights of the UAE’s capital city including Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Corniche, and Qasr Al Watan Palace. Abayas (long dresses with a scarves) are provided for women to enter the mosque.

Experience the thrill of cruising through the desert with this evening safari with BBQ dinner. Head out on a six-hour adventure through the stunning landscapes outside of Abu Dhabi and make your way to a Bedouin-style camp tucked into the iconic sand dunes. Race over the rolling hills on 4x4, sand board down them at breakneck speeds, climb atop a camel for a once-in-a-lifetime experience or even rent a quad bike (additional cost). This trip includes round-trip hotel transport, henna painting, sheesha smoking, and even a belly dancing show, plus a savory BBQ dinner with fellow travelers.

Ideal for first-time visitors to Abu Dhabi, this half-day city tour covers the main attractions in a handful of hours. Travel comfortably by shared vehicle, with door-to-door pickup and drop-off offered from anywhere within the city, including airports and cruise ports. Highlights include get-down stops at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, souks, the Emirates Palace Hotel, and the waterfront corniche.

Explore top attractions in the UAE’s capital on this half-day Abu Dhabi sightseeing tour. Travel through Abu Dhabi by air-conditioned coach as a guide sheds light on the region’s rich culture and heritage. Marvel at the soaring domes and minarets of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Mingle with the locals in the bustling souks, where everything from gold jewelry to fresh dates has a price to barter on. Then, travel past the corniche’s pristine gardens and beaches to the Heritage Village, where the Abu Dhabi of old is brought to life.

Immerse yourself in the Abu Dhabi desert and savor a sunset barbecue on this half-day adventure. Venture into the desert around the city, and take a thrilling dune-bashing session, enjoy an optional camel ride, and continue to a desert camp in time for sundown. Try some sand boarding and perhaps get a henna tattoo. Watch a radiant desert sunset and finish with a succulent barbecue dinner and belly dancing show as dusk cloaks the dunes.

Enjoy a mix of activities on one tour. Drive to the desert for dune bashing and sandboarding sessions, then take a short camel ride. Next, it’s time to unwind at a traditional Bedouin camp with henna painting, shisha smoking, refreshments, and more. A full buffet dinner is served while Nashaat show “group of ladies” dance and tanoura dancers entertain the crowd.

Discover off-the-beaten-track desert locations on this action-packed safari tour, which includes dune bashing, sandboarding, and an unforgettable camel ride across sandy, sky-high dunes. Travel between locations in a sturdy, 4WD Land Cruiser, getting access to stunning off-road locations not reachable by other vehicles. Tours include door-to-door hotel pickup and bottled water.

Venture into the desert for a sunrise camel ride and dune drive on this 3-hour private tour from Abu Dhabi. Traveling by private 4x4, head into the desert and watch the sun rise over the dunes. Then, visit a desert camp for Arabic coffee and dates before a camel ride across the sands. Finish with a dune bash before returning to Abu Dhabi. Private guide and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

The Abu Dhabi International Airport's Pearl Lounge is located in Terminal 1, International Departure. After passport control, enter the corridor, take the lift/stairs to level 1 and follow the signs to the lounge. Without any restrictions related to airlines or ticket classes, treat yourself to the luxury of entering a premium space that offers Wi-Fi, shower facilities, and an unlimited buffet of food and drinks. This ensures that your waiting time is both a relaxing and enjoyable experience with plenty of space to unwind. • Admission to Al Dhabi Lounge at Abu Dhabi International Airport. • Open 24 hours a day. • Feast on a delicious buffet of international and local dishes, Halal and vegetarian friendly. • Unlimited drinks, including alcoholic beverages. • Make use of amenities like very fast WiFi access, shower facilities & workstations. • Choose a 3-Hour or 6-hour pass depending on your needs.

View Abu Dhabi from a new angle and satisfy your need for speed on this rigid inflatable boat tour. Choose from various routes, prebook to secure your seat, and when it’s time, feel the thrill as your craft bounces over the waves. Speed by the Corniche or Yas Island; admire landmarks like the Emirates Palace, watch for dolphins, and hear facts and stories from your guide you may otherwise miss.

With this pre-booked admission ticket, bypass potential ticket lines at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. That leaves you with more time and peace of mind to explore the indoor amusement park on Yas Island. One of the world’s first Ferrari-themed amusement parks, the park is home to one of the fastest roller coasters ever built, the Formula Rossa. Opt for fast-track admission to save even more time spent waiting in line.

Visit a selection of carefully-chosen highlights of the UAE’s lovely capital. From its remarkable modern buildings to glimpses into the past, this tour features some of the most stunning architecture to be found anywhere. Experience Abu Dhabi’s unique blend of culture and fine traditional arts and crafts in the oriental markets and Handicrafts Center. Enter a world where Islamic designs and elements feature in modern architecture, blending the new with ancient traditions of the East and the West.

Perfect for friends, couples, and families, this adventure-filled evening tour brings you into the heart of the desert. Experience a traditional, Bedouin-style campsite, complete with henna painting, belly dancing, and a tasty BBQ dinner. Sip on a mint tea and relax in the tent, or choose from a variety of high-speed activities, including dune bashing, sand boarding, and more.

Explore the city of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the Emirates, on this guided tour. Following stops at the impressive Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, stroll along the city’s waterfront known as City Corniche and see the Emirates Palace, Etihad Towers and Qasr Al Watan Palace.

Beat the heat during this half-day morning adventure tour into the dune-filled deserts of Al Khatim. Highlights include camel riding session at an on-site camel farm, a fast-paced quad bike tour, and a round of dune bashing in a 4X4 vehicle. Coffee or tea and dates are included; upgrade to include a full breakfast.

Experience life in the deserts of the UAE on this evening safari tour from Abu Dhabi. Board your 4x4 vehicle and bash your way through the dunes as you make your way to a desert camp. Then, learn about the Bedouin lifestyle as you ride a camel, smoke shisha, and get a henna tattoo. End your adventure with a delicious barbecue dinner and a cultural show of belly and tanoura dancing.

Bypass the ticket purchasing lines at one of the United Arab Emirates’ most popular museums by booking your Louvre Abu Dhabi Admission Tickets in advance. Once you’re at the museum, ready for your visit, explore the 35,000 exhibits currently on display to the public. Spend as much or as little time inside the museum on the day you go as you see Egyptian antiques, Islamic art, and more.

Experience Dubai’s star attractions in one day on a tour from Abu Dhabi. The full-day trip starts with a drive to this glamorous neighboring emirate, famous for its futuristic skyscrapers, malls and entertainments. Enjoy photo stops at the Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah and Jumeirah Mosque. Before returning to Abu Dhabi, enjoy an included lunch, see the Dubai Fountains, and marvel at the soaring Burj Khalifa, the world’s highest building.

Get to know Dubai and stand on the Burj Khalifa’s spectacular observation deck on a day trip from Abu Dhabi. With an expert guide, travel to Dubai and enjoy photo stops at must-sees including the Burj Al Arab and Palm Jumeirah. Learn about Dubai’s rise from fishing village to futuristic metropolis, and cap your visit with an elevator ride to the Burj Khalifa’s 124th floor to experience the awe-inspiring views.