Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque & Dubai Desert Safari: Combo Tour

About this experience

About Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque & Dubai Desert Safari: Combo Tour This combo tour is a full-day guided excursion from Dubai combining a morning visit to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi with an afternoon desert safari. The tour runs for approximately 10 hours and covers two of the UAE's most distinct experiences in a single day. A comfortable SUV collects you from your Dubai hotel, and the 1.5-hour drive to Abu Dhabi includes commentary on UAE culture and the mosque's significance. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is the largest mosque in the UAE, completed in 2007 and capable of accommodating over 40,000 worshippers. Inside, visitors can see the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, which covers the main prayer hall floor, and one of the world's largest chandeliers. The building features intricate floral mosaics across its courtyards and exterior, drawing on Moroccan, Mughal, and Ottoman architectural traditions. A free guided tour, available every hour, accompanies your two-hour visit. What to expect After returning to your Dubai hotel for a short break, the afternoon shifts to the desert. The safari includes 30 to 40 minutes of dune bashing across red sand dunes in the SUV, 15 to 20 minutes of sandboarding, a sunset photography stop, and a short camel ride. The evening is spent at a Bedouin-style camp where the programme includes belly dancing, fire shows, and Tanoura dancing. Guests can try shisha and henna painting before sitting down to a buffet BBQ dinner with vegetarian options, soft drinks, and water. Alcoholic beverages are not included. Booking covers hotel pick-up and drop-off, entry to the mosque, all desert activities, and the entertainment programme. Abu Dhabi Day Trips from Dubai and getting there Departures operate as part of Abu Dhabi Day Trips from Dubai, with hotel collection from central Dubai. No independent transport is required. For other ways to spend your time in the region, browse the full range of Dubai attractions to plan around this day trip.

Highlights

• Full day combo tour running approximately 10 hours from Dubai
• Hotel pickup by SUV with cultural commentary on the 1.5 hour drive
• Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the largest mosque in the UAE
• Mosque completed in 2007 and holds thousands of worshippers
• Afternoon desert safari combining two of the UAE's top experiences
• Covers Abu Dhabi and Dubai highlights in a single guided day

Cancellation terms

Cancel for free until 24 hours before your visit date and get a full refund. Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.