In a nutshell

Experience the cultural richness of Abu Dhabi firsthand: you’ll discover the roots of the Arab Emirates among camels and souks at the Heritage Village, while the Presidential Palace and the White Mosque, show the other side of the city’s cultural heritage. One last dive among museums and modern districts and the picture is complete.

Main stops

Sightseeing bus tour of the city of Abu Dhabi: Union Square; Al Bateen district; Emirates Palace, Cultural District
Zayed heritage center; Heritage Village; Qaṣr Al-Waṭan presidential palace; Grand Mosque: interior visits
Union Square and Marina: photo stops
Louvre Museum: photo stop

The programme

You get a first taste of the cultural identity of the Emirates at Union Square where, amid sculptures symbolizing tradition and skyscrapers, you get off the bus to take your first photos.
At the Heritage Village you discover desert life before the oil age, the traditional homes made with palm leaves, souks and bedouin tents.
From the window, capture the skyscrapers of the Al Bateen district and the golden splendor of the Emirates Palace, before arriving at the Marina for a panoramic view of the Abu Dhabi skyline.
After lunch on board, it’s time to discover the history and values of the Emirates, going through the opulent rooms of the Qaṣr Al-Waṭan Presidential Palace: a magnificent tribute to traditional Arab art.
Just like the White Mosque that you now enter: its domes and decorations of gold and precious stones complete the overview of Abu Dhabi’s rich cultural heritage.

Good to know

In order to enable you to access the mosque according to regulations, please wear suitable clothing: women must fully cover their heads, arms down to the wrists and legs down to the ankles, avoiding white, tight-fitting clothing. Men should wear long trousers and avoid sleeveless shirts. Shoes must be removed.