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City Discovery: Abu Dhabi Day Trip

Suqlain A - The Passionate Explorer
Melwyn  - The Lifestyle Pro

Our locals for this tour

Suqlain A, Melwyn & 2 other locals

Make your trip a wholesome experience by seeing what other cities outside of Dubai have to offer. On this private day trip, you don’t need to worry about anything! Follow your local host to Abu Dhabi and be back in Dubai the same day but with more unforgettable experiences than before.

Experience details

  • Destination

    Dubai

  • Category

    Day trips

  • Duration

    8 hours

  • Mode of transport

    Car

  • Available languages

    English • Hindi

  • What's included

    Private Guide • Car Transport • Driver • Guest pick up

Here’s an overview of your tour

Done with Dubai? There’s more to explore out there, and your local host knows exactly where! Discover what other gems lay outside of Dubai on a private day trip to Abu Dhabi. Get more out of your trip by stepping out of Dubai to know more about the country you’re visiting in just one day!

Get ready because at Abu Dhabi you’ll see another side of United Arab Emirates! This day trip is all about local history, culture, and city highlights, plus fascinating stories and insights by your knowledgeable host. Visit highlights and lesser-known spots of Abu Dhabi such as Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dhow Harbour, and many more incredible places that will offer a cultural contrast between Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

By spending a day with a local, you’ll get authentic insights about United Arab Emirates. Along the way, your local host will explain how traditions, customs, and history differ between cities, even if they are from the same country. But thanks to those differences, they make United Arab Emirates a beautiful cultural treasure!

The local hosts are natural storytellers, each with a different background ranging from history to art. They can't wait to share some of their unique stories and personal anecdotes with you! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes and make their United Arab Emirates, your United Arab Emirates!

Your itinerary

  • Meeting point

  • More about United Arab Emirates

    Give yourself the time to not only visit Dubai by also visiting Abu Dhabi. United Arab Emirates is such a beautiful country that the more you know about it, the more you’ll fall in love with it. That’s why your host can’t wait to take you to Abu Dhabi
  • Gems of Abu Dhabi

    Check out Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dhow Harbour, and more must-sees but with a twist...through the eyes of a local. Get to know some of the less walked paths in Abu Dhabi with some great hidden gems and alternative stories that only a local knows about
  • Cultural Contrasts

    Cities are like snowflakes; each one of them is unique. And as you visit Abu Dhabi, you’ll be able to see the differences compared to Dubai. Discover how much traditions, architecture, and even language can change from one city to another and how they complement each other
  • Local Knowledge

    To experience the best of Abu Dhabi, there’s no better way to do so than like a local. Your local host will make this private day trip an enriching experience by sharing knowledge, stories, insights, and answering your questions!
I have a teen daughter with us - is it possible to plan a drinks and bites tour with her?
Me13:42
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Of course! I can definitely tailor our tour for you and your daughter! :)
Local host Maria13:44
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Do you know all our tours are private & personalised?

Did you know that Withlocals tours are completely customisable to your needs? What you see here is a base itinerary that you can modify! Simply get in touch with your selected local and let them know what you would like!

Select your local guide

Explore the city with our diverse Withlocals hosts—passionate storytellers offering unique perspectives on every tour.

  • Suqlain A - The Passionate Explorer

    Suqlain A

    The Passionate Explorer

    Suqlain A
    4.8
    169 reviews
    I speak
    English • Hindi
  • Melwyn  - The Lifestyle Pro

    Melwyn

    The Lifestyle Pro

    Melwyn
    4.9
    97 reviews
    I speak
    English
  • Jose Gomez & Sandy Nat - Travel / food specialists

    Jose Gomez & Sandy Nat

    Travel / food specialists

    Jose Gomez & Sandy Nat
    4.9
    620 reviews
    I speak
    English
  • Ali Abbas  - The Culture Lover

    Ali Abbas

    The Culture Lover

    Ali Abbas
    4.9
    38 reviews
    I speak
    English • Hindi

Good to Know

  • Tips

    • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
    • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
    • Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful
  • Included

    • Private Guide
    • Car Transport
    • Driver
    • Guest pick up
  • Not included

    • Lunch (optional
    • on guest expenses)
  • Cancellation

    • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
    • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.

Why should you book a Withlocals tour?

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    100% customizable

    Let your local host tailor the tour completely to your wishes.

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    Private guided tours

    No strangers on your tour. It’s just you and your local host.

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    Responsible

    Our tours are designed with people, places & the planet in mind.

Questions?

We are here to help!

  • What is the cancellation policy?

    When you make a booking you will receive a full refund when you cancel more than 7 days before the start of the booking.

    When you make a booking that starts within 7 days and cancel within 24 hours after purchase you will receive a full refund.

    When you make a booking that starts within 24 hours your booking is not refundable.

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  • What payment methods are available?
    During checkout you can choose from a number of different payment methods based on your location. We accept a variety of payment methods such as Credit Card, iDeal and many more.
  • Can I pay in any currency?
    Payment is always done in Euro but you can view the total amount in your local currency. Your bank might charge you a conversion rate fee from your local currency to Euro. No extra fees apply.
  • Is this tour always private?
    All our tours are 100% private, only you and your host.

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Jose Gomez & Sandy Nat - Travel / food specialists
Ali Abbas  - The Culture Lover
Melwyn  - The Lifestyle Pro

Our locals for this tour

Jose Gomez & Sandy Nat, Ali Abbas & 2 other locals

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