Abu Dhabi City Tour and visit to the Mosque

Our guide will be waiting for you at the Abu Dhabi port upon your cruise arrival, identified with the Shore2Shore sign.

Abu Dhabi, the capital and the second most populous city of the United Arab Emirates, was founded in 1761. The elegant and modern city presents a fascinating blend of tradition and modernity.

We will depart from Abu Dhabi port by bus, accompanied by our guide.

During the tour, we will visit the following points of interest:

• Sheikh Zayed Mosque: known as the Grand Mosque, one of the most incredible constructions in the world. Both the exterior and interior of the mosque will leave no one indifferent.
• Heritage Village: this open-air museum is a replica of a traditional village in an Oasis, where we can admire Bedouin tradition and the traditional aspects of desert life.
• The Corniche: popularly known as the "Manhattan of the Gulf," due to the abundance of parks, gardens, magnificent mosques, and wonderful fountains.
• Marina Mall and Emirates Palace Hotel (photo stop): it is the most expensive luxury hotel in the world.
• Louvre Museum (photo stop): inaugurated in 2017, this architectural masterpiece combines art and light in a unique space. Its most characteristic element and identity mark is the steel dome. This vault is composed of several layers of geometric mosaics that let rays of light through, creating a magical effect.
• Yas Island: here is the Yas Marina Circuit, where the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix has been held since 2009.
• Ferrari World: (photo stop): It is a Ferrari-themed amusement park. It is the largest indoor theme park in the world. The Ferrari logo crowning the park measures 65 meters long by 48.5 meters wide, making it the largest Ferrari logo ever created.

At the end of the excursion, return to the port for the farewell.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• DURATION: BUS AND GUIDE/COORDINATOR AVAILABLE FOR UP TO 6 HOURS FROM ABU DHABI.
• DURATION: BUS AND GUIDE/COORDINATOR AVAILABLE FOR UP TO 8 HOURS FROM DUBAI. (Available for private groups and upon request).

SUPPLEMENTS included in the price

• Entrance to the Heritage Village Museum included, open Saturday to Thursday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Friday from 3:30 PM to 9:00 PM.
• Entrance to the Sheikh Zayed Mosque included, open from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM Saturday to Thursday, Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and in the afternoon from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

IMPORTANT

• Attention: some sites may be closed on Fridays, as it is a sacred day for Muslims.

There is a mandatory dress code for entry to the mosques:

• For women: loose long pants, tight-fitting clothing is not allowed. Long sleeves and head covering with a scarf are required. Entry with stockings, transparent clothing, or white pants is not allowed.
• For men: pants, which can be shorts as long as they cover the knees. Shirts or t-shirts with uncovered shoulders are not allowed.
• Entry in swimwear or inappropriate clothing is prohibited.
• Couples cannot hug inside the Mosque, not even for taking a photo.
• Since December 2018, the Mosque has also established these additional rules: 
  • Upon entering the mosque, guests must register by answering brief questions (nationality, age, gender, tourist/resident, tour operator). In their own language.
  • Guests will receive an entry wristband.
  • The designated route must be followed.
  • Access to the interior of the mosque where the prayer hall is located is prohibited. Photos of the interior must be taken from the central courtyard inside.
  • Since visitors will not enter the main prayer hall, shoes do not need to be removed at any point during the visit.

• Shore2Shore is not responsible if the competent authorities deny entry to the mosque for not adhering to the dress code.
• The mosque provides appropriate clothing ONLY to independent travelers. Passengers in our groups MUST wear appropriate clothing to enter the mosque. OUR GUIDES do not have clothing to lend or sell. 

REMARKS

• Easy level/Panoramic/Cultural.
• Appropriate clothing is mandatory in the places of worship to be visited.
• Comfortable footwear is recommended.
• Persons with reduced mobility who use wheelchairs must be accompanied by another person who can assist them. We kindly ask that foldable wheelchairs be used, as buses do not have lifts or ramps. We are not responsible if the client does not inform us of their situation at the time of booking.
• IMPORTANT NOTE: THE ORDER OF THE PLACES TO VISIT MAY CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE DUE TO POSSIBLE EVENTS (SHIP ARRIVAL TIME, OPENING HOURS OF PLACES OF INTEREST, ETC.)