Abu Dhabi Tours and Activities
Locals say the first thing you do is grab gahwa at Mina Market. Gold domes glint against a desert horizon, while Saadiyat’s art spaces invite a slow wander. Take in Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque just before dusk, when silence settles. Abu Dhabi rewards curiosity: whether you’re window-shopping the souks or mapping out a kayak around mangroves. Browse, book, or linger for inspiration.The best Abu Dhabi tour packages
From the Louvre Abu Dhabi’s sleek lines to the Corniche’s breezy waterfront, the city mixes striking landmarks with evenings beneath palm lanterns and parkside shisha. Local experiences linger beyond gallery walls.
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Abu Dhabi: Desert Safari with BBQ, Camel Ride & Sandboarding
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Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari BBQ, Camel Ride, Entertainments
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Half-Day Desert Safari from Abu Dhabi
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The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi Admission Tickets
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Desert Safari In Abu Dhabi With BBQ Dinner
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Abu Dhabi: Morning Desert Safari with Camels and Sandboarding
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Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With Live Shows And BBQ Buffet Dinner
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Abu Dhabi: Evening Desert Safari with Camel Ride, BBQ & Live Show
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Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner & Live Shows
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Big Bus Abu Dhabi Hop-On Hop-Off with Sheikh Zayed Mosque Tour
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From Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Royal Palace & Etihad Tower
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Abu Dhabi: Morning Dune Drive, Camel Ride & Sandboarding
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Abu Dhabi Guided Sightseeing Boat Tours
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The Sunrise Desert Safari in Abu Dhabi
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Morning Desert Safari From Abu Dhabi
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Abu Dhabi Half Day City Tour Sharing Experience
$60.01
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Desert Safari Abu Dhabi w/ Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner
$75.36
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Dubai Sightseeing Day Trip from Abu Dhabi
$82
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Abu Dhabi: Half-Day Guided City Tour
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Abu Dhabi Half Day City Tour
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Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with Live Entertainment and Live BBQ
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Private Full-Day Tour in Abu Dhabi
$278.82
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Abu Dhabi: Sunrise Desert Safari Experience
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Abu Dhabi Desert Safari Tour with Shows & Buffet Dinner
$45
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Abu Dhabi Morning Desert Safari with Camel Ride
$70
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Abu Dhabi Half Day Desert Safari
$74
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Abu Dhabi: Desert Safari with Dune Bashing, SandBoarding & BBQ
$115
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Abu Dhabi: 7-Hours Desert Safari with BBQ, Camel Ride & Sandboarding
$69
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Island Hopping Sharing-4 hours trip
$111.64
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From Abu Dhabi: Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan Palace & Etihad Tower
$71.28
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Abu Dhabi Sightseeing Tour: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Heritage Village & Dates Market
$49
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Private - Abu Dhabi Half Day City Tour
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Big Bus Dubai and Abu Dhabi Twin City Ticket: Hop-On Hop-Off Tours
$149
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Yas Marina Circuit Tour
$44
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Dubai City tour from Abu Dhabi
$99
1 hour
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Abu Dhabi Guided Sightseeing Boat Tours
$55.54
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Abu Dhabi City Tour from Dubai with Grand Mosque
$49
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Safari Half-Day Adventure from Abu Dhabi
$62
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Private Abu Dhabi Half Day City Tour
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Al Ain Full Day Trip from Abu Dhabi with Lunch
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Abu Dhabi Afternoon Desert Safari and BBQ Dinner
$80
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Full Day Tour of Dubai with Lunch from Abu Dhabi
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Private Abu Dhabi tour with Emirati Guide
$280
5 hours
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Romantic Private Dune Dinner Abu Dhabi
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8 hours
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Full Day Abu Dhabi City Tour Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque from Dubai
$41.86
9 hours
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Abu Dhabi City Tour from Dubai - Full-Day Tour
$155.73
6.5 hours
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Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari - Private car Dune bashing & BBQ
$430
6 hours
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Abu Dhabi Desert Safari (Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride & Sand Skii)
$80
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Day trips in Abu Dhabi
Al Ain
- Duration: 1.5 hours
- Highlights: Date palm oases, camel market, mountain sunsets
- Best for: heritage and history lovers
Sir Bani Yas Island
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- Highlights: Wildlife sanctuary safaris, ancient monastery ruins
- Best for: families and nature enthusiasts
Liwa Oasis
- Duration: 2 hours
- Highlights: Towering sand dunes, hidden forts, desert picnics
- Best for: adventurous photographers
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Abu Dhabi: Desert Safari with BBQ, Camel Ride & Sandboarding
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Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari BBQ, Camel Ride, Entertainments
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Half-Day Desert Safari from Abu Dhabi
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4.89 (1433)
Desert Safari In Abu Dhabi With BBQ Dinner
$57.53
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Abu Dhabi: Morning Desert Safari with Camels and Sandboarding
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Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With Live Shows And BBQ Buffet Dinner
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Abu Dhabi: Evening Desert Safari with Camel Ride, BBQ & Live Show
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Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner & Live Shows
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From Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Royal Palace & Etihad Tower
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Abu Dhabi: Morning Dune Drive, Camel Ride & Sandboarding
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Morning Desert Safari From Abu Dhabi
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Abu Dhabi Half Day City Tour Sharing Experience
$60.01
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4.97 (209)
Desert Safari Abu Dhabi w/ Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner
$75.36
9 hours
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Dubai Sightseeing Day Trip from Abu Dhabi
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5 hours
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Abu Dhabi: Half-Day Guided City Tour
$41.86
4 hours
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Abu Dhabi Half Day City Tour
$56.9
6 hours
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Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with Live Entertainment and Live BBQ
8 hours
4.97 (168)
Private Full-Day Tour in Abu Dhabi
$278.82
7 hours
4.93 (149)
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari Tour with Shows & Buffet Dinner
$45
4 hours
4.97 (144)
Abu Dhabi Morning Desert Safari with Camel Ride
$70
6 hours
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Abu Dhabi Half Day Desert Safari
$74
7 hours
4.99 (136)
Abu Dhabi: Desert Safari with Dune Bashing, SandBoarding & BBQ
$115
6 hours
4.84 (149)
Abu Dhabi: 7-Hours Desert Safari with BBQ, Camel Ride & Sandboarding
$69
4 hours
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Island Hopping Sharing-4 hours trip
$111.64
6 hours
4.77 (151)
From Abu Dhabi: Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan Palace & Etihad Tower
$71.28
4 hours
4.36 (227)
Abu Dhabi Sightseeing Tour: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Heritage Village & Dates Market
$49
5 hours
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Private - Abu Dhabi Half Day City Tour
$171.09
10 hours
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Dubai City tour from Abu Dhabi
$99
10 hours
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Abu Dhabi City Tour from Dubai with Grand Mosque
$49
6 hours
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Arabian Desert Safari Abu Dhabi: 6Hour Tour with BBQ & Live Shows
$49
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Safari Half-Day Adventure from Abu Dhabi
$62
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Private Abu Dhabi Half Day City Tour
$149.39
9 hours
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Al Ain Full Day Trip from Abu Dhabi with Lunch
$270
6 hours
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Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Shows
$80
6 hours
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Abu Dhabi Afternoon Desert Safari and BBQ Dinner
$80
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Full Day Tour of Dubai with Lunch from Abu Dhabi
$86
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Private Abu Dhabi tour with Emirati Guide
$280
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Romantic Private Dune Dinner Abu Dhabi
$599
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Full Day Abu Dhabi City Tour Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque from Dubai
$41.86
9 hours
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Abu Dhabi City Tour from Dubai - Full-Day Tour
$155.73
6.5 hours
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Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari - Private car Dune bashing & BBQ
$430
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Abu Dhabi Desert Safari (Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride & Sand Skii)
$80
8 hours
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Dubai Tour Including Entrance to Burj Khalifa 124th Floor from Abu Dhabi
$121
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Abu Dhabi Desert safari with BBQ Dinner,Sandboarding & Camel ride
$90.33
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Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari - Dune bashing Camel ride and BBQ
$83
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Afternoon City Tour With Qasr Al Watan And Sheikh Zayed Mosque
$64.19
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Private Desert Safari Abu Dhabi With Camel Ride BBQ Dinner Shows
$400
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Overnight Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Breakfast Abu Dhabi
$140
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Desert Safari Abu Dhabi
$59
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Evening Desert Safari Abu Dhabi with Hot BBQ Dinner
$65
Abu Dhabi Expert Travel Tips
- Download the Careem app for easy AED taxi rides.
- Dress modestly when visiting mosque interiors or souks.
- Carry small AED notes for market snacks and tipping.
- Check prayer times before planning palace or mosque stops.
- Respect public display etiquette and greet with “Salam Alaikum.”
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Best time to visit Abu Dhabi
Spring 2025
Mild days pair well with al fresco café stops; catch Abu Dhabi Festival’s eclectic lineup before summer heat arrives.
Summer 2025
Expect soaring temperatures but easy museum escapes; stay cool at Yas Waterworld or join indoor Ramadan festivities.
Autumn 2025
Settling weather means alfresco strolls return; Abu Dhabi Art fair brings collectors and pop-up galleries to Saadiyat Island.
Winter 2025
Bright skies, little rain, and outdoor markets define winter; enjoy Abu Dhabi Food Festival and stroll through Heritage Village.
FAQs
Do I need a visa to visit Abu Dhabi?
Visa requirements depend on your nationality; many travelers receive a free visa on arrival for up to 30 days. Always check updated embassy information before traveling.
Is it easy to get around Abu Dhabi without a car?
You can navigate main districts by public bus or taxis (approx. AED 15 for short hops). Ridesharing apps work well inside city limits but hire a car for outer islands.
What is the best way to experience the desert near Abu Dhabi?
Join a half-day guided desert safari (around AED 200), which includes dune bashing, camel rides, and sunset photos: tour operators handle all logistics from central Abu Dhabi pickup.
How much does it cost to visit major attractions in Abu Dhabi?
Entry to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is free; Louvre Abu Dhabi admission starts at AED 63 per adult. Expect guided tours or activities to range from AED 100: 350.
Can I drink alcohol or eat pork in Abu Dhabi?
Licensed hotel bars and restaurants serve alcohol (only consumed on premises). Pork is served in designated sections of supermarkets and select eateries: always clearly marked.