Go-Big-Or-Go-Home Tour (2-Day Dubai & Abu Dhabi City Tour)

Go-Big-Or-Go-Home Tour (2-Day Dubai & Abu Dhabi Tour) is the perfect way to spend two days in Dubai and Abu Dhabi (either first as per your preference. Let us show you both of these cities in a way that will appeal to all your senses and have you leave with a deep understanding of the UAE's past, regional command, and emerging international presence.

In Dubai, everything is bigger and better. It’s home to the world’s tallest building, the largest mall, the biggest indoor theme park, and the largest Ferris Wheel. The city is constantly evolving under the leadership of the visionary Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

At the heart of the glitz and glam, however, is a city with a rich cultural heritage. Dubai first made its name as a fishing and pearling village and as a strategic port on the Persian Gulf. Even with modern developments, the city’s history is still alive in an area where one can savor a cup of traditional coffee, catch a ride on an old-fashioned abra, or shop in the traditional souks.

This city tour will show you the oldest neighborhood of Dubai to the tallest building in the world and is an amazing way to see the highlights of Dubai in a day at your leisure. Each day can be customized to your interests. You also have the option to add on a few other activities like getting on top of the Burj Khalifa or ending the day with a beautiful ride on a yacht, taking in some great views the city has to offer.

Highlights of the tour:

We will start the day walking through the Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood, through the souks. This two-hour walking tour is the perfect introduction to the history and culture of the UAE. You will learn firsthand about unique Gulf Arab traditions and you will see the historic buildings and souks that pre-date modern times. Specifically, you will see:

• Historical neighborhood Al Fahidi District
• Coffee Museum and Dubai Museum
• Textile, Spice, and Gold Souks
• Traditional Abra Ride (wooden boat) across the creek
• Dubai Mall, seeing the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Opera, and overlooking the Dancing Fountains. You can add tickets to the 148th floor of the Burj Khalifa.
• Souk Madinat
• Kite Beach
• Burj Al Arab (from the outside)
• The Palm Jumeirah (from the outside)

If you wish to see the View of the Palm and the Burj Al Arab from the inside, we can cover that at an additional cost.

The next day, we will pick you up from your hotel and start the day by visiting Abu Dhabi. 

Experience highlights of Abu Dhabi, UAE’s capital, and largest state by land and population and an emerging global center for art, faith, and culture. On this one-day city tour, we visit the humbling Grand Mosque, the multi-faith Abrahamic Family House, and the Louvre Abu Dhabi.

This tour begins with a pick-up in the morning from your hotel and a 90-minute drive to Abu Dhabi. Pick-up times are adjusted if you are staying in Abu Dhabi. We visit the Grand Mosque together, soaking in the architecture, the details in its exquisite design by Kevin Dean, in-laid amethyst and mother-of-pearl precious stones, and the world’s largest hand-knotted Iranian carpet. We visit the newest multi-faith center on Saadiyat Island, the Abhramahic family house featuring a symmetric experience of a mosque, a church, and a synagogue. We head to the Louvre Abu Dhabi for lunch and walk through the permanent galleries and the temporary exhibits. We wind up at the gift shop because museum gift shops are uh-amazing!

The tour brings you to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, which houses a vast collection of art from around the world. From there, visitors can walk to the NYU Abu Dhabi Art Center, which hosts a variety of exhibitions and events throughout the year. The tour can then end at the Abrahamic House, which is dedicated to promoting understanding and tolerance between different religions.

Enjoy a hassle-free tour with round-trip transportation from Dubai, in a comfortable SUV car, private and personalized and informative commentary from your expert guide.

Duration: 6-8 Hours

What’s Included:

· Pick Up and Drop Off by SUV Car and Driver (anywhere in Dubai or Abu Dhabi)

· Guided Tour by Certified Premium Guide

· Entrance to the Grand Mosque, Abrahamic Family House & The Louvre

· Abayas and shaylas for women

What’s Excluded:

· Food & Drinks (Usually we stop at the Louvre Café for Lunch)

· Guide gratuity