Abu Dhabi Tour: Single Day Itinerary

Almost of Dubai travelers do not get enough of visiting Dubai attractions and love to discover the beyond. and due to its reputation as a brilliant tourist attraction, Abu Dhabi is the first city to come to mind. However many people do not know where exactly to go during an Abu Dhabi tour. 

So today we come with the best recommendations for a single-day tour in Abu Dhabi.

1. Grand Mosque of Sheikh Zayed 

The first and best attraction you need to head at the beginning of your Abu Dhabi tour is the grand mosque of Zayed which is city`s #1 attraction.
The Mosque of Zayed was opened in 2007 after 10 years of construction on an area of 12 hectares after 10 years of construction for a cost of 2 Durhams billion.
The mosque is very featured by its construction and its building style which follows the traditional Islamic architecture arts. With more than 80 domes and its 107 meters main minaret, Mosque was considered a pattern in modern architecture not just in Emirates but the in the whole world.
Zayed mosque is a massive worship building that is up to more than 40.000 worshipers in a moment, and it is a patriotic praying mosque by the royalty and governors of UAE.
You could access the mosque daily from 0830 am to 1000 pm except on Fridays as it opens only after Jumah prayer to 1000 pm.

2. Emirates Palace Hotel

Since it used to be a royal palace of the rulers of the Emirates, There is no wonder that the Emirates Palace hotel is one of the top elite hotels of the world.
A visit to the hotel park is allowed for photography and checking how the hotel look from the inside, You also could book high tea, lunch and dinner in any of hotel`s restaurants.
The hotel was opened in 2005 costing more than 3 USD billion to be completed with more than 390 rooms and suites.

3. Louvre Abu Dhabi

Finally and after several delays, Louvre Abu Dhabi is open now at Saadiyat island in Abu Dhabi. The museum is the only one to bear the name of Louvre after the first one in Paris. Museum showcases magnificent artifacts which came directly from Louvre Paris and some of other reputable French museums.
Museum collectibles vary between contemporary pieces and ancient antiquities so everybody could enjoy a tour inside. 
Museum opens daily and closed on Mondays, an entry ticket to museum charges like 16$ while children until 13 years are allowed to go for free.

4. Heritage Village 

The third attraction you could head to within your Abu Dhabi tour could be the heritage village of Abu Dhabi on the city`s cornice. Heritage Village is like an open museum where you could go inside to see the difference between the old lifestyle of Abu Dhabi and the modern one.
A visit to the village could be like a visit to the past of Abu Dhabi as you could see how the ancient and original inhabitants used to live their life before the modern age; What were their professions, what they used to eat, drink and the way they lived.

5. Abu Dhabi Ferrari Theme Park 

Getting back from the old times of Abu Dhabi`s heritage village to discharge your soul at one of world`s biggest museum parks; Ferrari Abu Dhabi!
The Ferrari park was launched in 2007 over 80.000 sq. meters to contain dozens of adventurous games, At the top of them comes Formula Rossa the fastest roller coaster in world since 2010.
Ferrari world Abu Dhabi exists on Yas island and it is a decent tourist attraction of city where people love to go within their Abu Dhabi tour even for an outside photo stop.
Park`s tickets are available on their website varying in pricing starting from 70$.

 6. City Marina and Cornish Walk

After such a busy day previewing the attractions of Abu Dhabi city, There is no a better way to finish your Abu Dhabi tour more than ending it with a relaxing walk by Abu Dhabi marina.
Marina was originally founded to receive Abu Dhabi`s visitors by sea, however, it provides a wonderful sea for city`s guests specially by sundown and night times.

By Author/ Natalie Roger
The content creator and freelance photographer 
See my profile on Diigo and find out my photos at PearlsTree: Qasr Al Watan Palace Abu Dhabi, Qasr Al Watan Abu Dhabi,  Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi
Location: Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

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