Cultural Foundation Tours and Activities

Marhaba or Welcome! ( your first word in Arabic :-). My name is Habiba ( sounds just like "Habibi" right :-P Whether you are here on transit or visiting friends and you want to discover the Capital Abu Dhabi, then you have made the perfect choice! With a Licensed local tour guide fluent in English, French and Arabic, passionate about delivering a genuine experience, You are in good hands! Based on your interests (Cultural, Animals, Shopping, Food Lovers...) I will customize an experience that will satisfy all your expectations! I have a long list to pick from The Emirates Palace, Qasr Al Watan, Qasr Al Hosn ( my favorite :-P), Wahat Al Karama, Yas Island, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Zayed Heritage Village, Louvre Abu Dhabi... and the list goes on and on .....

Get to know Abu Dhabi at your own pace on a hop-on hop-off Big Bus tour. With your 1-, 2-, or 5-day hop-on hop-off bus ticket, board the open-top double-decker bus and set your own sightseeing itinerary. Enjoy panoramic views of the palm-lined Corniche, listen to the onboard commentary, enjoy some fun included extras with longer duration tickets, and hop on and off at any of the stops to visit must-sees such as Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Heritage Village.

Combine four of Dubai's most popular tourist experiences in a single package. Tour the city of Dubai, take a desert safari tour, eat dinner aboard a Dhow on Dubai Creek, and take a day tour to Abu Dhabi. Choose to take the tours in any order you like; each tour picks up at your Dubai hotel.  Please note: During Ramadan, Dry Days, and official public holidays, no alcohol or entertainment are permitted.

Enjoy a full day of sightseeing on this tour from Dubai. Listen to your guide tell you about the sights and local history on the two-hour drive south to Abu Dhabi, the capital city of United Arab Emirates. Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Heritage Village, and Abu Dhabi Corniche, a lively beach area with walkways, parks, and play areas. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Dubai is included.

The Louvre Museum is one of Abu Dhabi’s newest and most hotly anticipated attractions—since opening in 2017, it’s now the largest art museum in the United Arab Emirates. On this tour from Dubai, combine a guided tour of the museum’s highlights with an Abu Dhabi city tour, including a visit to the Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Yas Island, views of Emirates Palace and the Corniche, and a stroll around the Date Market

This day trip to Abu Dhabi is especially designed for cruise ship passengers who have limited time in the country. Explore the capital city, which has a culture and character quite distinct from Dubai’s. On this convenient group tour you’ll visit mosques, malls, and the modern architecture of Abu Dhabi. This is an easy way to explore the Emirates that lie beyond Dubai.

A unique way to explore Abu Dhabi, with 100% visit inside the Emirates Palace Hotel. visit qasr al hosn, Ferrari world, and Sheikh Zayed mosque

Have a friend show you around Abu Dhabi with this new travel-experience concept— a custom walking tour hosted by a local. Rather than just hitting the tourist sights, share your ideas and interests with your friend-in-the-making and take a walk that’s all about connecting you to the city they love. Discover sights, local hotspots, restaurants, and more—and get to know Abu Dhabi as you could only with a friend.

A traditional overview of Abu Dhabi in more than 10 languages including an individual visit to the Presidential Palace and Qasr Al Hosn.

In Abu Dhabi City Tour, Marvel the beauty of the United Arab Emirates’ capital – Abu Dhabi on this 9 hours guided adventure. Visit the Shiek Zayed Mosque and all its grandeur, Abu Dhabi corniche, Heritage Village and a glimpse of the Emirates Palace. Spend a nice time exploring Dubai with your loved ones and friends on a romantic cruise of Dubai's beautiful old creek, Creek Cruise offers a fantastic views of Sheikh Mariam's house and the Heritage Village illuminated by sparkling light of the city. Watch the enchanting scenery of modern and old Dubai float by from on board a traditional wooden Arabic dhow boat - The Floating Restaurant. You don’t just get to enjoy the lavish food, the relaxing ambiance and the scenic view under a beautiful moonlight, but you will also experience a great night of live music and captivating dance performance.

This is ideal for travelers wanting a day’s getaway from Dubai and a relaxing finale in the city, without having to worry about transport or timings. See another part of the U.A.E. on a round-trip sightseeing tour of its capital, Abu Dhabi—discovering highlights such as the city's Grand Mosque and Formula 1 circuit. Then, back in Dubai, unwind on an Arabian ‘dhow’ boat dinner cruise along skyscraper-lined Dubai Marina.

This two-part adventure takes you to the UAE’s capital city for the day. With an experienced guide to provide historical and cultural context, see the highlights of Abu Dhabi including Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace Hotel, Heritage Village, the Abu Dhabi Corniche, and the Abu Dhabi Market. After lunch (not included), explore the world’s largest indoor themed park, Ferrari World, which has more than 20 different rides and racing simulators.

Combine sightseeing with a dose of theme park fun with this full-day Abu Dhabi tour and Ferrari World visit from Dubai. After discovering the main sights of the UAE capital Abu Dhabi, including visits to the Sheikh Grand Zayed Mosque and Heritage Village, continue to Ferrari World and enjoy ample time to experience its coasters and rides. Your tour includes Ferrari World admission, air-conditioned coach transport, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Dubai.

Sit back and relax as you travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi on this all-day tour. In Abu Dhabi, visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the most significant architectural landmarks in the capital. The tour itinerary also includes a drive along the Abu Dhabi corniche, passing by the Marina Mall and the famous Emirates Palace.

Explore the city of Abudhabi as a local! Its a private tour which covers all the major spots of the city for anyone who has limited time frame .

The only walking tour in Abu Dhabi downtown. Experience the downtown on foot with Emirati tour guide. You will get close to the ordinary lifestyle of Abu Dhabi's people through walking on the souk, mosque and the Etihad square

Discover the world famous Dubai attractions. Our team exclusively customized the Best Dubai Top 5 Tours a Must-Do list combining Dubai City Tour Desert Safari and Abu Dhabi sightseeing tour Dinner Cruise and Musadam Dibba Cruise. If you are looking for the best deals then this is just for you..

Tourists get the opportunity to interact with an educated local tour guide. The tour guide is fluent in 4 languages and is a second-year Ph.D. student in International Affairs, making him the perfect guide to provide all the information about Abu Dhabi to a wide, diverse audience. Please ask away and he will be more than happy to answer!

Qasr Al Watan is an incredible, new and unique landmark in the United Arab Emirates. A Palace brimming with knowledge,offering the world a first-of-its-kind insight into the Arab heritage and the governing principles that shaped the history of the United Arab Emirates and its vision to the future.Qasr Al hosn Is the oldest and most significant building in Abu Dhabi, holding the city’s first permanent structure; the watchtower. Built around the 1790’s, the commanding structure overlooked the costal trade routes and protected the growing settlement established on the island.

I am a local with a passion for the work I do, and this is evident when I am seen conducting tours. I love to answer questions about my country, especially when the person asking is truly intrigued by our culture and heritage. I am born and bred in Abu Dhabi, therefore I am fully knowledgable on the subject matter. I also provide a personal touch talking about my personal experiences.

Combine culture and waterpark fun on this full-day adventure to Abu Dhabi from Dubai. Drive through villages and countryside on the way to your first stop in the capital city, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque—the third-largest mosque in the world and an important cultural landmark. Then, prepare for adventure at Yas Waterworld, with its 43 thrilling water rides including a pearl diving experience and the largest children’s play area in any Middle East waterpark.

Fall in love with all the delicious treats and dishes Abu Dhabi has to offer. In a city that has been influenced by a melting pot of cultures and cuisines, you can find anything that tickles your fancy! Want to know what this food tour has in store for you? Kickstart your tasty experience with a taste of Arabic coffee. Grab a vegetarian sandwich of Falafel, at a Lebanese restaurant. It is time for some sweet break with the best and most famous and desired dessert of the UAE, luqaimat. Want to know what’s better than a regular cup of tea? Karak tea! Taste one of the best meals made with rice and beef or chicken blended with Arabic spices. Try the Turkish Baklava with ice cream in between two layers of filo pastry and pistachio, and make your way to the date market. Every Lonely Planet Experience also comes with six months' free access to Lonely Planet's Guides app, which includes over 8,000 destination guides, and unbeatable discounts in the Lonely Planet store.

Get to know the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi in full, without transport worries and with the benefit of a guide, on this day trip from Dubai. Avoid ticket lines on a tour of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, view all the Abu Dhabi landmarks with ease, and enjoy guided commentary for a more enriching experience than a DIY trip. Plus, get time out midway for a lunch of your choice

Our selected attractions are the factors that make this tour unique. Since we gather the most important attractions in a private open tour, our private open tours are tailored to meet the client's expectations. Rush free tours, we won't rush our guest or limit them with a time, such tours need more time and more attention..our accredited tour-guides are ready for this.