You will be picked up in an air-conditioned coach from your hotel in Dubai, Sharjah or Ajman and taken on a tour of the capital city of Abu Dhabi (about 170 kilometres southwest of Dubai). A guide (English/ German - speaking)will accompany you on this tour. You will visit the following sites:
• From Dubai we travel past the words largest man made port at Jebel Ali an onward for two hour drive to Abu Dhabi.
• Head towards the Heritage Village on the breakwater for a taste of life before the discovery of oil. The display offers an insight into Bedouin life, as well as medieval houses, wind towers and the ancient irrigation systems used in the region's oases.
• Visit the Grand Mosque - the third largest mosque in the world, houses the museum and is home to other cultural activities such as the theatre. You have great opportunity to learn more about the unique heritage of the UAE at the Heritage Village.
• The recently renovated Corniche (an 8-kilometres long boulevard) is the city's showpiece, with its beachfront location, paved walkways and lush greenery. From there, a road leads to the breakwater, an area of reclaimed land off the main Abu Dhabi Island. Featuring a luxury shopping mall, water sports club and Heritage Village, this area has a number of Arabic cafes and restaurants along the waterfront.
You will also have the opportunity to enjoy shopping at the Abu Dhabi Marina Mall with its unique revolving restaurant (advance booking is required).
After enjoying the sights of Abu Dhabi, you will be dropped back to the starting point of the tour.