The capital of the U.A.E. Abu Dhabi translated in Arabic implies father of the gazelle a tribute to the hordes of gazelles and Arabian oryxs that once flocked the arid emirates desert. Today Abu Dhabi is amongst the world largest producers of oil and one of the richest cities in the Middle East.
Depart from the Hotel and drive towards to the south about 140 kms to reach Abudhabi the Capital of UAE.
On the way you will pass through Jebel Ali free zone of Dubai. Once you touch the border of Abudhabi you will be astonish by the eye-catching plantation all along the wayside. To carry on drive, you experience to distinguish superb villages of Abudhabi. First stop will be at ‘Grand Mosque or Shk Zayed Mosque’ the 3rd largest Mosque in the World. Witness the most excellent collected works of marbles from different parts of the world which has ‘World Largest Carpet’ designed by Iranian artist.
Apart from Friday, Non-Muslims can go into the Mosque with dress code should be conservatively. Subsequently drive to Cultural Foundation (established in 1981). A short ten minutes walk leads to ‘Qasr Al Hosn’ (meaning ‘White Fort’-The oldest stone building in the city) (due to renovation is closed).
Thereafter drive to take pleasure in panoramic view of the Al Bateen District where the ‘Presidential Palace’ is sited, and followed a visit to the ‘Heritage Village’ authentic replica of a Bedouin encampment before oil prosperity strike the region (Friday and Sunday closed). Next photo stop at breakwater to acquire a picture of city’s skyline and opportunity to take lunch. After your preferred lunch continue to drive on the ‘Corniche’ of Abudhabi for 3 kms to arrive at ‘Dates Market’. Thereafter drive back to Dubai by pass through Abudhabi ‘Al Yas Island, Al Sadiyaat Island and Formula-1 racing circuit on Sheik Khalifa bin Zayed road.
The rate includes the following:
- Pick-up from Dubai to Abu Dhabi through the man-made free zone port
- Visit the Women’s handicraft workshop
- Drive to the Dhow building yard, fish market and Persian market
- Visit the Grand Mosque (Shk Zayed Mosque)
- Take a drive on scenic corniche
- Pass drive thru Abudhabi Yas Island
- Lunch on local restaurant
- Drive back to Dubai
Pick-up Time: 08:30 am - 09:00 am (approx)
Duration : Fullday
** Group bookings can be arrange as per request