About this experience
I invite you to immerse yourself in the world of the richest and most vibrant emirate in the Middle East. You will travel in a comfortable car to the main locations of Abu Dhabi. I will accompany you to all the sites that are not always included in regular tours of our city. I will take you to mosques and palaces, tell you about them, as well as the history of the founding and development of the state.
What to Expect
Louvre Abu Dhabi. Visit the first art museum in the Middle East. See over 600 exhibits from around the world and explore paintings by great artists. I will inform you about the public places and galleries that are preparing to open soon.
Dates Market. Immerse yourself in the hospitality of the East and the variety of dates and Arabian coffee, made according to old recipes from Saudi Arabia.
Ethnographic Village, or Heritage Village. Experience a recreated traditional village in the desert, feel the contrast between the past and present, view photos of Abu Dhabi in the 1960s, currency, and household items from that time.
Qasr Al Watan. See the active presidential palace where official visits of heads of state take place. Learn about the meaning of the marble colors in the palace's interior and the octagonal stars.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Step into the largest mosque in the UAE and see the world's largest carpet handwoven by Iranian women. Admire chandeliers made of pure gold and Swarovski crystals. Discover the significance of the marble flowers on the mosque's walls and columns.
Emirates Palace Hotel. Familiarize yourself with a true palace designed in Arabic style and embellished with two tons of gold. In the restaurant, you can enjoy a cup of gold coffee or try camel meat steak.
Organizational Details
- The cost of the tour includes a transfer in a Chevrolet Traverse, guide services, bottled water, and a child seat upon request.
- Additional fees for tickets: Louvre Abu Dhabi - $20/person, Qasr Al Watan - $20/person, lunch optional - from $25/person.
- Louvre is closed on Mondays. Instead, you can visit the observation deck at Etihad towers – 95 dirhams/person. Booking the observation deck visit in advance is necessary - details will be provided in the communication with the guide.
- I will meet you at your hotel in Abu Dhabi or Dubai and after the tour, drop you back or wherever you prefer within these cities.
- The route can be adjusted according to your preferences.
