Private full-day trip
Abu Dhabi Day Trip from Dubai
A private Abu Dhabi tour from Dubai costs from about AED 800 (USD 218) per car for up to 6 guests, for about 9 hours with hotel pickup. Want to travel in a Rolls-Royce, Escalade or S-Class with your own chauffeur? We get you a quote. Typical stops: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan, the Corniche and Emirates Palace.
At a glance
- Private car
- from about AED 800 / group
- Duration
- About 9 hours
- Group size
- Up to 6 per car
- Pickup
- Your Dubai hotel
Abu Dhabi day trip prices
| Option | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Private city tour by car with guide/driver | about AED 800 – 1,800 per group | Up to 6 guests, about 9 hours, hotel pickup in Dubai |
| Luxury chauffeur (Rolls-Royce, Escalade, S-Class) | Quote on request | Full day, your own route and timing |
| Attraction tickets (Qasr Al Watan, Louvre, Ferrari World) | Extra | Mosque visitor pass is booked online in advance |
Typical Dubai market ranges, checked October 2026. Your written quote confirms the final price, inclusions and VAT before you pay.
Sample day plan
- Morning: pickup at your Dubai hotel. The drive to Abu Dhabi takes about 1.5 hours.
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: about 1.5 – 2 hours inside the mosque and courtyards.
- Qasr Al Watan: the presidential palace and its library and halls (ticket extra).
- Emirates Palace and the Corniche: photo stops, coffee or lunch.
- Optional: Louvre Abu Dhabi, Yas Island or Ferrari World (tickets extra), then the drive back to Dubai.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque — before you go
- Book the visitor pass online before your visit on the mosque's official website.
- Opening hours: 9:00 am – 8:30 pm (last entry 8:00 pm). On Fridays: 9:00 – 11:30 am and 2:30 – 8:30 pm.
- Women: loose clothing to the ankles, long sleeves, and hair fully covered.
- Men: legs covered, no sleeveless tops.
Mosque hours and rules from the official Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre website (szgmc.gov.ae). They can change on holidays and during Ramadan, so check before your visit.
Standard car or luxury chauffeur?
A standard private car is the best value for families and small groups. For a special day or business guests, book a luxury chauffeur — a Rolls-Royce, Escalade or S-Class for the full day, with the route and stops you want.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a private Abu Dhabi day trip from Dubai?
A private city tour by car starts from about AED 800 (USD 218) per group of up to 6, for about 9 hours with hotel pickup. Luxury chauffeur cars are quoted on request. Attraction tickets are extra.
How long is the drive from Dubai to Abu Dhabi?
About 1.5 hours each way, depending on traffic and where your hotel is.
What should I wear to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque?
Women: loose clothing to the ankles, long sleeves and hair fully covered. Men: long trousers and no sleeveless tops.
Do I need to book the Grand Mosque in advance?
Yes. Visitors need to book a visitor pass online on the official mosque website before they go.
Can we add the Louvre or Ferrari World?
Yes. With a private driver you choose the stops. Tickets for the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Qasr Al Watan or Ferrari World are paid separately.
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