Tours and day trips
Abu Dhabi Tours and Day Trips Booked from Mushrif Mall
From our desk at Mushrif Mall we arrange the main Abu Dhabi tours: desert safaris, a city tour of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan and the Corniche, a dhow cruise on the waterfront, and a Dubai city tour. Most include pickup in Abu Dhabi city. Send your date and headcount on WhatsApp for a written quote.
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Tours we arrange from Abu Dhabi
Every tour on this page is booked through one office, Happy Journey at Mushrif Mall, with one team to message before, during and after the day. You tell us the date, how many people and where to pick you up.
Desert safari
Dune drive, camel ride, sandboarding and BBQ dinner at a camp. Evening, morning, overnight and Liwa. Pickup in Abu Dhabi city.
Explore desert safari
Dubai city tour
. Pickup in Abu Dhabi.
Dhow cruise Dubai
Two-hour dinner cruise at Dubai Marina or on Dubai Creek. Pickup in Dubai, or a private car from Abu Dhabi.
Attraction and theme park tickets
Tickets for Louvre Abu Dhabi, Yas Island theme parks and other UAE attractions, with transport if you need it.
Other trips we can quote: UAE attraction tickets for any day, Yas Island tickets for Ferrari World, Warner Bros.
Most tours can be booked as shared or private. On a shared tour you join other guests in the vehicle and follow a fixed timetable, which keeps the price per person low. A private tour gives your group the car and driver to yourselves, a pickup time that suits you and the freedom to stay longer at the places you like. Families with young children, older relatives or a lot of photography to do usually find private tours easier. We show both prices side by side on your quote.
Vehicle
- Shared tour
- Shared with other guests
- Private tour
- Your group only
Pickup time
- Shared tour
- Set by the timetable
- Private tour
- Chosen by you
Pace and stops
- Shared tour
- Fixed
- Private tour
- Flexible
Price
- Shared tour
- Ask us
- Private tour
- Ask us
Suits
- Shared tour
- Couples, solo travellers, small groups
- Private tour
- Families, older guests, photographers
Shared and private tours compared.
| Shared tour | Private tour | |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | Shared with other guests | Your group only |
| Pickup time | Set by the timetable | Chosen by you |
| Pace and stops | Fixed | Flexible |
| Price | Ask us | Ask us |
| Suits | Couples, solo travellers, small groups | Families, older guests, photographers |
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Desert safari: evening, morning and overnight
The desert safari is the classic Abu Dhabi day out. The evening safari picks you up in the afternoon, drives over the dunes for sunset, then ends at a camp with a camel ride, sandboarding, a BBQ dinner and shows. The morning safari is shorter and cooler and has no dinner. The overnight safari adds a night at the camp, and the Liwa trip goes deep into the high dunes of the Empty Quarter.
Evening
- When
- Afternoon to late evening
- Includes
- Dune drive, camel ride, sandboarding, BBQ dinner, shows
- Price from
- On request
Morning
- When
- Early morning to late morning
- Includes
- Dune drive, sandboarding, camel ride
- Price from
- On request
Overnight
- When
- Afternoon to next morning
- Includes
- Evening safari, night at camp, breakfast
- Price from
- On request
Liwa
- When
- Full day or overnight
- Includes
- Private 4x4 to the Empty Quarter dunes
- Price from
- On request
Desert safari options at a glance. Full details are on the desert safari page.
| Safari | When | Includes | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evening | Afternoon to late evening | Dune drive, camel ride, sandboarding, BBQ dinner, shows | On request |
| Morning | Early morning to late morning | Dune drive, sandboarding, camel ride | On request |
| Overnight | Afternoon to next morning | Evening safari, night at camp, breakfast | On request |
| Liwa | Full day or overnight | Private 4x4 to the Empty Quarter dunes | On request |
Read the timings, camp location, age and health rules and full price list on our desert safari Abu Dhabi page. Staying in Dubai? See desert safari dubai for the camps there.
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Abu Dhabi city tour: Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan and the Corniche
Most first-time visitors want to see the same handful of places: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan, Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island, the Corniche and Yas Island. A full-day city tour covers the cultural sites in one go, with a driver who knows where to stop for photos and how long each visit takes.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
- What it is
- The city's landmark mosque, open to visitors outside prayer times
- Covered by
- City tour
- Entry
- Ask us
Qasr Al Watan
- What it is
- The presidential palace, with a library and exhibition halls
- Covered by
- City tour
- Entry
- Ask us
Corniche
- What it is
- Eight kilometres of seafront promenade and beaches
- Covered by
- City tour
- Entry
- Free
Heritage Village
- What it is
- A small reconstruction of traditional life by the sea
- Covered by
- Ask us
- Entry
- Free
Louvre Abu Dhabi
- What it is
- Art museum on Saadiyat Island
- Covered by
- City tour on request, or attraction ticket
- Entry
- Ticket
Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World, Yas Waterworld
- What it is
- Theme parks on Yas Island
- Covered by
- A separate day with Yas Island tickets
- Entry
- Ticket
Eastern Mangroves
- What it is
- Boardwalk and kayaking through the mangroves
- Covered by
- On request
- Entry
- Free walk, paid kayaking
Abu Dhabi tourist attractions and which tour covers them.
| Attraction | What it is | Covered by | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque | The city's landmark mosque, open to visitors outside prayer times | City tour | Ask us |
| Qasr Al Watan | The presidential palace, with a library and exhibition halls | City tour | Ask us |
| Corniche | Eight kilometres of seafront promenade and beaches | City tour | Free |
| Heritage Village | A small reconstruction of traditional life by the sea | Ask us | Free |
| Louvre Abu Dhabi | Art museum on Saadiyat Island | City tour on request, or attraction ticket | Ticket |
| Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World, Yas Waterworld | Theme parks on Yas Island | A separate day with Yas Island tickets | Ticket |
| Eastern Mangroves | Boardwalk and kayaking through the mangroves | On request | Free walk, paid kayaking |
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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
White marble domes, reflecting pools and one of the largest hand-knotted carpets in the world. Most visitors spend one to two hours here.
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Qasr Al Watan
A working presidential palace that opens its main halls to visitors, with exhibits on how the country is governed and a large library.
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The Corniche
The city's seafront, with a long walking and cycling path, playgrounds and public beaches. Good for an early evening walk when it is cooler.
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Louvre Abu Dhabi
An art museum under a large patterned dome on Saadiyat Island, with works from many periods and cultures. Plan two to three hours.
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Yas Island
Home to Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World, Yas Waterworld and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, plus Yas Marina Circuit. Each park is a full day on its own.
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Heritage Village
A small open-air museum near Marina Mall showing how people lived on the coast before oil, with craft workshops and a view back to the city skyline.
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Morning: Grand Mosque
Arrive early, when it is cooler and quieter, and allow time for the dress check at the entrance.
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Late morning: Qasr Al Watan
The palace halls take about an hour and a half to see properly.
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Lunch
A break at a restaurant or mall, out of the midday sun.
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Afternoon: Corniche and Heritage Village
Photo stops on the waterfront, then a short walk through Heritage Village.
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Evening: free or add-on
Head back to rest, or add a dhow cruise or the Qasr Al Watan light show.
That is the shape of a typical day on a full-day city tour.
If you only have one day, a city tour with the Grand Mosque and Qasr Al Watan covers the main sights. The theme parks need a day of their own and their own tickets. Plenty of the city is free to enjoy: the Grand Mosque, the Corniche promenade, Heritage Village and the Eastern Mangroves boardwalk cost nothing to visit.
The Grand Mosque has a dress code for all visitors: long, loose clothes covering arms and legs, and a headscarf for women. Bring your own to avoid queues. Full stops, timings and what is included are on our Abu Dhabi city tour page.
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Dhow cruise on the Abu Dhabi waterfront
A dhow is a traditional wooden boat, and an evening dhow cruise is a relaxed way to see the Abu Dhabi skyline lit up from the water. The cruise sails along the waterfront with dinner on board.
Book a dhow cruise in Abu Dhabi to stay in the capital, or take the dhow cruise dubai at the Marina or on the Creek if you are spending an evening in Dubai.
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Dubai city tour from Abu Dhabi
Many Abu Dhabi residents and their visitors want a day in Dubai without the driving. You are back in Abu Dhabi in the evening.
The drive is long, so a private car makes more sense for families: you can stop when the children need a break and leave Dubai when you are ready.
Add a Burj Khalifa ticket or end the day on a dinner cruise and you have a full Dubai day. See the stops and timings on our Dubai city tour page.
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Putting tours together into an Abu Dhabi tourist package
If relatives or friends are visiting for a week, it is easier to book two or three tours at once than one at a time. You get one quote, one point of contact, and pickup times planned so the days do not clash. Here are three sample bundles; we price each one for your dates and group.
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Abu Dhabi in two days
Day one: Abu Dhabi city tour. Day two: evening desert safari.
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Desert, city and sea
City tour, evening desert safari and a dhow cruise on the waterfront, over three days.
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Two cities in a week
Abu Dhabi city tour, Dubai city tour, desert safari and a Yas Island theme park day.
A few tips when you bundle tours. Leave a free day between two long days out, especially with children or older relatives. Do the desert safari after the visitors have settled in, not on the day they land. Keep a theme park day for the middle of the week, when queues are shorter.
Planning a trip abroad instead of a week at home? See our holiday packages from Abu Dhabi, or this week's holiday deals.
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Pickup areas, timings and what to bring
Most tours we arrange include pickup and drop-off from homes and hotels in Abu Dhabi city, including Al Reem, Khalifa City and Yas Island. Outlying areas may carry an extra charge or use a meeting point.
Evening desert safari
- Pickup
- Ask us
- Back by
- Late evening
- Pickup area
- Abu Dhabi city
Morning desert safari
- Pickup
- Ask us
- Back by
- Late morning
- Pickup area
- Abu Dhabi city
Abu Dhabi city tour
- Pickup
- Ask us
- Back by
- Ask us
- Pickup area
- Ask us
Dhow cruise in Abu Dhabi
- Pickup
- Ask us
- Back by
- Ask us
- Pickup area
- On request
Dubai city tour
- Pickup
- Ask us
- Back by
- Evening
- Pickup area
- Abu Dhabi city
Typical timings. Your confirmation gives the exact pickup time.
| Tour | Pickup | Back by | Pickup area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evening desert safari | Ask us | Late evening | Abu Dhabi city |
| Morning desert safari | Ask us | Late morning | Abu Dhabi city |
| Abu Dhabi city tour | Ask us | Ask us | Ask us |
| Dhow cruise in Abu Dhabi | Ask us | Ask us | On request |
| Dubai city tour | Ask us | Evening | Abu Dhabi city |
Checklist
- Passport or Emirates ID for each guest (some attractions ask for it)
- Modest clothes for the Grand Mosque, with a headscarf for women
- Sunglasses, sun cream and water for daytime tours
- A light jacket for desert evenings from December to February
- Comfortable shoes; the Grand Mosque and Qasr Al Watan involve a lot of walking
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How booking works: quote, payment and confirmation
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Ask for a quote
Message us on WhatsApp with the tour, date, number of adults and children, and pickup address. Or call 02 679 8008.
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Get it in writing
We reply with the shared and private price, what is included and the date the price is valid until.
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Confirmation
You receive a booking confirmation. The day before, we send the pickup time and the driver's contact.
You can also book in person at Office 329A, 3rd Floor, Mushrif Mall, Abu Dhabi, Monday to Saturday 9am to 9pm and Sunday 2pm to 9pm. Happy Journey has been a travel agency in Abu Dhabi since May 2020 and holds a 4.6 Google rating from about 280 reviews (3 November 2026). Questions first? You can contact our consultants.
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Visiting family? Tours and the UAE visit visa
Many customers arrange the visit visa and two or three tours together, so relatives landing in Abu Dhabi have the desert and the city covered from the first week. We can put the UAE visit visa and the tours into one quote, at Mushrif Mall or over WhatsApp.
- Apply for the visit visa first, and book tours once it is approved.
- Plan the desert safari for the second or third day, after the jet lag has passed.
- Passport copies are only needed for some attractions; we tell you which when you book.
How much does an Abu Dhabi tour cost?
It depends on the tour, the group size and the choice between a shared or private car. A shared desert safari or city tour costs less per person than a private one.
Can I book an Abu Dhabi tour from Dubai?
Yes. We can arrange the Abu Dhabi city tour with pickup from a Dubai hotel or home, usually leaving in the morning for a drive of about 90 minutes each way. .
What are the main tourist attractions in Abu Dhabi?
Most first-time visitors want Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan, Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island, the Corniche and Yas Island for Ferrari World or Warner Bros. World. A full-day city tour covers the cultural sites. The theme parks need their own day and their own tickets.
Is there a cheap Abu Dhabi tour option?
The lowest-cost option is usually a shared tour, where you join other guests in the vehicle and follow a fixed timetable. Travelling on a weekday can help too.
Do your tours include pickup in Abu Dhabi?
Most tours we arrange include pickup and drop-off from hotels and homes in Abu Dhabi city, including Al Reem, Khalifa City and Yas Island. Outlying areas may carry an extra charge or use a meeting point. .
Can I book tours for relatives coming on a UAE visit visa?
Yes. Many customers arrange the visit visa and two or three tours together, so relatives landing in Abu Dhabi have the desert and the city covered. Passport copies are only needed for some attractions. We can put both into one quote at Mushrif Mall or over WhatsApp.
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