Abu Dhabi Nation Palace and Qariyat al Beri Souk

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

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

Leaving the Abu Dhabi port, we will head towards the Palace of the Nation, passing through the most beautiful street in the city called Corniche or the Waterfront Promenade, full of trees, gardens, fountains, and public squares.

Our first stop will be for an interesting visit to the Palace of the Nation, Qasr Al Watan, located within the Abu Dhabi Presidential Palace complex.

Inside this emblematic building, we can enjoy a historical project that highlights Abu Dhabi’s role as the leading Emirate of its nation.

We will see examples of craftsmanship, Arab art and can create traditional calligraphy on interactive screens, as well as explore centuries of knowledge in books focusing on the UAE in the Qasr Al Watan library.

Currently, the Palace is the official meeting place of the United Arab Emirates Cabinet and the Federal Supreme Council, the highest constitutional authority in the UAE, and it is where official visits from states and world leaders take place.

After this cultural visit, we will relax at the Souq Qariyat Al Beri, with its wooden ceilings and traditional style, stopping to take photos and/or do some souvenir shopping.

We will return to the port for the farewell.

GENERAL INFORMATION 

• DURATION: BUS AND GUIDE/COORDINATOR AVAILABLE FOR UP TO 4 HOURS.

MANDATORY SUPPLEMENTS

• Entrance to the Palace of the Nation: €18.00 adults, €9.00 children from 3 to 16 years old, free for children under 3 years old.

• This rate is from SHORE2SHORE and includes our management fees as well as banking fees and exchange rates. No claims will be accepted after the visit to the center.

IMPORTANT

• Women must wear long-sleeved shirts and long skirts or pants to enter the premises.

• There is a mandatory dress code for entry in the UAE for visits to religious and state centers: 

• For women: loose long pants, tight-fitting clothes are not allowed. Long sleeves and they must cover their head with a scarf. Entry is not allowed with stockings, transparent clothing, or white pants.
• 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 are not allowed to hug or pose for photographs while embracing.

• IMPORTANT NOTE: 
• SHORE2SHORE is not responsible if the competent authorities deny entry due to non-compliance with the dress code.
• OUR GUIDES do not have clothing to lend, nor do they have clothing for sale. 

REMARKS

• Easy level/Panoramic/Cultural.
• It is mandatory to wear appropriate clothing in the places to be visited.
• Comfortable footwear is recommended.
• People 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 BE VISITED MAY VARY WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE DUE TO POSSIBLE EVENTS (SHIP ARRIVAL TIME, OPENING HOURS OF PLACES OF INTEREST, ETC.)