Discover the emirate of Abu Dhabi, a 1h15-minute drive from Dubai. This historic capital allows you to visit some of the Emirates' most emblematic landmarks, under a cloak of majestic architecture. Between marble, 24-carat gold and pearls, Emirati diplomacy opens the doors to their most cherished landmark, the Qasr Al Watan Presidential Palace.
We offer two options:
A tour of the Presidential Palace
OR
Abu Dhabi tour including the Presidential Palacefrom 9.30 a.m. to 7.00 p.m./7.30 p.m.
This tour includes a self-guided visit to the Presidential Palace and a guided tour of Abu Dhabi's oldest fort. An English-speaking guide can be provided, subject to availability.
The tour will be followed by a traditional Emirati lunch, where you can choose to eat Bedouin-style on traditional cushions on the ground or at a table; then a visit to the Grand Mosque, which can be either self-guided or guided. The guided tour, in English and in groups, takes place every hour from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and lasts 40 minutes. The meeting point with the guide is at the Main Entrance.
- For men, no shorts below the knees, and no tank tops.
- Women should wear loose-fitting clothing that covers the ankles and wrists, and a scarf for the hair.
The presidential palace
Duration: 1 hour
Qasr Al Watan is more than a palace, it's a unique testimony to the spirit of the people of the United Arab Emirates and its leaders. At the palace, which is still in operation, you'll have access to the meeting rooms where heads of state are received, the banquet hall where political dinners are served, the ministers' assembly hall, where political decisions are made, and much more. Once you've arrived at the Palace reception, you'll cross the gardens in an air-conditioned bus before arriving at the immense Qasr Al Arab gate. Behind this gigantic gate, admire the incredible entrance.