Door-to-door from Dubai
Pickup at your Dubai hotel, drop-off at the same hotel — no separate transfers.
Day trip vs. staying overnight in Abu Dhabi
The private day trip is best when you want to keep one Dubai hotel booking. An overnight stay gives you more evening time and a slower pace.
| Day Trip from Dubai | Stay 1 Night in AD | |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel changes | None | One Abu Dhabi hotel night |
| Total day length | About 10 hours | Spread across two days |
| Best for | Dubai-based couples and families | A slower Abu Dhabi stay |
| From | 1,300 AED | Tour + hotel + transfers |
Prefer to stay in Abu Dhabi instead? See the standalone Full-Day Tour.
Your day, step by step
Times are indicative and may shift with your Dubai pickup point, traffic, prayer hours and attraction opening times.
Collected from your Dubai hotel around 07:30; roughly 90 minutes on the road to Abu Dhabi.
The morning's centrepiece stop.
The Presidential Palace, included in the itinerary.
A recommended stop near the Corniche.
The waterfront and a photo stop at Emirates Palace.
Return drive, arriving early evening depending on traffic.
Back at your hotel around 17:30, in time for dinner.
What's included, and what's not
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for up to five guests
- English-speaking driver-guide for the full round trip
- Pickup and drop-off at your Dubai hotel
- Full Abu Dhabi city tour
- All fuel, parking and the Dubai–Abu Dhabi drive both ways
Not included
- Lunch (recommendations provided, cost not included)
- Landmark entry fees beyond standard access
- Personal expenses and tips
Who this tour is for
Dubai-based travellers who want to see Abu Dhabi without changing hotels. Anyone on a short Gulf itinerary who needs to cover both cities efficiently. Business travellers based in Dubai with one free day. And families who'd rather not pack and unpack for a single overnight stay.
Guide options & pricing
Choose the guide format that best suits your group. Prices below apply to this Dubai round-trip itinerary.
| Guide type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Driver-Guide | 1,300 AED (1–5) · 1,700 AED (6–10) | English, vehicle + driver included |
| Language Guide | 1,200 AED | Russian, Chinese, Italian, Spanish or German |
| Emirati Culture Guide | 1,400 AED | Cultural context and storytelling |
Plan your Dubai to Abu Dhabi day trip
Send us your Dubai pickup location, travel date and group size. We will confirm the vehicle, schedule and any attraction tickets you want to add.
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Dubai to Abu Dhabi day trip FAQs
Around 90 minutes each way in normal traffic, factored into the total tour time.
Yes — expect to be out for around 10 hours door to door. If that's too much, consider staying a night in Abu Dhabi instead.
Yes, from any Dubai hotel or residential address — let us know your pickup location when booking.
Yes — once in Abu Dhabi, you get the same stops as our Full-Day Private City Tour, just bookended by the Dubai drive.
