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About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Two way Transfer seat in coach
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Entry
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Louvre Museum Tickets
Excludes
- Lunch on your own during Marina Mall visit
- Dress code for Mosque (Abaya for Women)
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
In the morning, from 08.00 to 09:00 am, meet our professional. You will start the drive to Abu Dhabi after a brief introduction about the tours and activities.
The city tour of Abu Dhabi will begin with a visit to the biggest mosque in the UAE and one of the largest mosques in the world, the ‘Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque,’ popularly known as ‘The White Mosque.’ It not only stands out as the largest mosque in the world but also as the only one that captures a unique interaction between the Islamic world and global cultures. Built with a vision to incorporate architectural styles from various Muslim civilizations, the mosque celebrates cultural diversity worldwide. Italian, British, and Emirati architects worked diligently to design and construct this architectural masterpiece. Its materials came from Turkey, Morocco, Pakistan, and Egypt, among other Islamic countries, resulting in a radiant architectural marvel with an impressive capacity of 40,000 worshippers and visitors. The mosque was named after the late president, His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
Drive through the Al Bateen Area of Abu Dhabi, which is home to the Presidential Palace, royal family palaces, and iconic high-rise hotels overlooking the Persian Gulf. The next stop will be the Abu Dhabi Corniche, an eight-kilometer stretch of perfectly shaped waterfront featuring a children’s play area, beach, numerous cafés, and fine dining restaurants, making it one of the best places in Abu Dhabi for a day out.
The photo journey stops delightfully at the stunning Emirates Palace hotel, the impressive Etihad Towers, and the Presidential Palace.
Then you will be directed to Abu Dhabi Marina Mall, where you will have time for shopping and lunch.
you will continue to one of the best attractions in Abu Dhabi, the Art and Civilization Museum ‘Louvre Abu Dhabi.’ The museum is the first universal museum in the Middle East that embodies the spirit of cultural openness. Located in the Saadiyat district of Abu Dhabi, the museum was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel. The museum encompasses 9,200 square meters of galleries, including the permanent gallery and a temporary gallery that showcases collections from several notable French museums, including Musee du Louvre, Musee d’Orsay, and Centre Pompidou.
After a long but active city tour, we will transfer you back to your hotel in Dubai.
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Reviews
Sam was an amazing and knowledgeable guide. We were really lucky to have him as our guide for 2 excursions while we visited Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Thank you Sam!! I did not get either driver's names but they were excellent drivers. I felt safe and comfortable while driving around these busy cities. Thank you guys!
Outstanding Guide Sam– Truly World-Class Experience Sam was our tour guide in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and quite simply, he was exceptional. From start to finish, he delivered an experience that exceeded every expectation and set the bar incredibly high for what a professional tour guide should be. His knowledge of the region—its history, culture, architecture, politics, and daily life—was deep, accurate, and delivered in a way that was engaging, accessible, and never scripted. Sam didn’t just recite facts; he brought the cities to life with context, stories, and insights you simply don’t get from guidebooks. What really set Sam apart was his ability to read the room and tailor the experience to our interests and pace. He was attentive, flexible, and thoughtful, ensuring that every stop felt meaningful rather than rushed or generic. Logistics were seamless, timing was perfect, and everything felt effortless—no small feat in cities as dynamic as Dubai and Abu Dhabi. On top of that, Sam is warm, personable, and genuinely passionate about what he does. He made us feel welcome, comfortable, and well looked after at every moment. Questions were encouraged, recommendations were spot-on, and his professionalism was matched by a great sense of humor and easy conversation. If you are looking for a guide who is knowledgeable, organized, personable, and truly invested in delivering an outstanding experience, Sam checks every box—and then some. We would recommend him without hesitation and would absolutely seek him out again on a return visit. An outstanding guide and a big reason our trip was so memorable.
Very knowledgeable and very good with people.Friendly. Good sense of humor, Would definitely recommend him. Thank you for the tour.
We spent the day with our wonderful guide Sam from Dubai to Abu Dhabi. He is beyond excellent at his job keeping us on track and knowing the perfect photo spots. Sam is also full of very interesting information about UAE. We had a lovely and enjoyable day. Can’t recommend Surprise and Sam enough!!
We had an amazing tour guide Sam he took care of everything and everyone Sam was soo knowledgeable and informative Very good and interesting
Hussain was a fantastic tour guide, very pleasant and knowledgeable. It was a wonderful day. Hussain was great. Had lots of information.
Saad, was the most knowledgeable tour guide I have ever come across. Very professional and passionate about all relative subjects. Saad is very prompt and very proficient at controlling large groups. And super attentive to questions asked; giving thorough answers.
The experience was absolutely wonderful. Sam was an amazing tour guide—knowledgeable, patient, smart, and incredibly resourceful. My experience exceeded every expectation. I would highly recommend this tour and Sam to anyone looking for an unforgettable experience.
Surprise Tourism provided us with one of the best tour guides that we could’ve ever imagined- Saad. While he was very professional and prompt, he was as equally passionate, informative and kind! He was extremely approachable and respectful. He was the best by far!
Our visit to the White Mosque, the Emirate Palace Hotel, the Corniche and the Abu Dhabi Louvre has been delightful. Our tour guide Sam was informative and detail oriented, kind helpful and accommodating. He was quick in offering to take pictures and very good at it.
What an awesome professional company. Our guide (Ahmed) went above and beyond to get us to our destinations ahead of the crowds. Ahmed is very knowledgeable about the tourist spots and where to take perfect pictures. He genuinely cared about us, looked out for us, made sure we were happy. If it were not for Ahmed, we would not have had the perfect experience we did in Dubai as well as Abu Dhabi. My group of 15 thanks Surprise Tourism for our AMAZING itinerary and thank you to Ahmed for your knowledge and professionalism. I hope to see you again!
I've had a pleasure of working with Mr. Saad or known as Sam and the driver Mr. Atta for driving us to these beautiful places. My mom and I had him as our tour guide in Abu Dhabi, city tour in DXB and Souqs around Dubai area. He is very accommodating, prompt in time, and willing to take pictures and take us to the places that weren't even in the itinerary. He went above and beyond to give us the beauty of the city of Dubai. He was also great that he takes time to make us a Tiktok video compilation of all the pictures and places that we went to. He also knows some perfect photo spots to capture photos and help us bargain to the souqs. Highly recommend this guy to everybody who is planning to visit Dubai. The whole Surprise Tourism LLC literally surprised us with a very welcoming tour and experience in Dubai. I will be back again for sure! Sincerely yours, Cynthia & Arian Carlos
Sam is a great tour guide. Very professional and courteous. Gave us history of all the sites. Even helped us check into the hotel and got us an upgrade. Insured all people in a tour group for accommodated and had a good time.
A trio of a lifetime first class accommodations and VIP tourist visits to all the major landmarks in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The absolute best tour guide in San ( please ask for him. You will not regret it!). I recommend Surprise for anyone planning to visit this mesmerizing place!
Thank you Sam for making this experience a memorable one. Not just you knowledge but your kindness. How you did your best to accommodate my brother when his legs could not carry him. How you stepped in for for partner and secured and handled the wheelchair ♿️ so that he would not have missed out on the experience. That for me and my family was more than 5 star 🌟 service. Big up our Tour Guide 🙌 Sam.
Hussain was our tour guide and he gave us a great personal tour. He was very knowledgeable of the city and took us to great photo locations. We tour the mosque and had time at the louvre museum. He offered us a lunch option at a local buffet with good food. We would highly recommend him for this tour or any others in Dubai.
. I want to let you know aborto my experrience with Hussain it Was really great well profesional he explean everything very Well we really apreciarte that
Hussain was our guide for this trip. He explained the history of the cities in great detail while transporting us from Dubai to Abu Dhabi. He took amazing pictures and showed us wonderful sites. We saw the heritage of the city, palaces and museums. Thank you for a memorable trip!
We had abu dhabi city with Hussain he master history of united Arab emirates will explain you A to Z highly professional very patient he look after us every second we really appreciate thank you Hussain for your great service keep it up
Hussein was fantastic and very knowledgeable with the things pointed out as well as what we asked. He was patient with our short steps going slower. Very nice man.
Hussein was amazing, thoughtful and very patient. He pointed out all buildings and its significance. Very detailed. !
Verysatisfied I did couple tours the must importante I had a very professional tour guide Unward was super very professional
Mr Hussain, was really nice and a great tour guide. It's my 1st time using him and my best choice. He knows his history, he's a cool guy and a safe driver. If you're looking to knowing Dubai and getting around Dubai. Look up Hassain, he will show you a good time
Hussain led a great tour! His knowledge of the area and amazing photo taking was top notch. We throughly enjoyed the day and would highly recommend this trip!
The experience was great. This was our second tour with Hussain and he was amazing again. He makes everything fun and makes us all feel comfortable the whole time.
We had a wonderful tour of Abu Dhabi with Hussein! He was incredibly knowledgeable, answering all of our questions with patience and insight. His kindness made the experience even more enjoyable, and he went above and beyond by taking fantastic photos for us along the way. Highly recommend touring with him!
We recently visited Dubai and had the pleasure of having Saad (aka Sam) as our guide. He was amazing, very knowledgeable, friendly, and went above and beyond to make sure we had a wonderful experience. Saad gave us great advice and recommendations on where to shop at the Dubai Gold and Spice Souks, and he made sure we were properly dressed for our visit to the Sheikh Zayed Mosque. His attention to detail and care made our trip both smooth and memorable. We did the Classic Dubai City Tour, which included a drive through the beautiful residential areas of Jumeirah, a stop at the Jumeirah Mosque, a visit to the Al Bastakiya area, and an Abra ride across Dubai Creek to explore the Gold and Spice Souks. We also visited Abu Dhabi Corniche, Marina Mall, Heritage Village, and ended our day at the stunning Louvre Abu Dhabi. Throughout the tour, Saad shared insights about local culture and customs and happily answered all our questions. His passion for his work and for Dubai really made this tour special. I highly recommend Saad to anyone visiting Dubai. He made our trip truly unforgettable!
Our Abu Dhabi city tour with Hussain was an absolute blast! From the moment we hopped on the tour, his energy, humor, and storytelling had us hooked. He made the history and culture come alive. who knew learning could be this fun? Whether we were marveling at the stunning Grand Mosque or wandering through Heritage Village, Hussain kept things engaging and easy to follow. He was super friendly, patient, and made sure everyone was having a great time (and getting their perfect photo, of course!). It felt less like a tour and more like exploring Abu Dhabi with a local friend who knows all the cool spots. Highly recommend him if you want to learn, laugh, and love every minute of your trip!
Our tour guy Hussain was very informative of the history of Abu Dhabi. The drive was from Dubai was comfortable and cool. He answered all of our questions with confidence. I would recommend him as a tour guide to my friends and definitely request him in the future.
The museum was amazing and Hussain is the best tour guide, very attentive and knowledgeable. Made our experience memorable
Hussain was personable, respectful, extremely helpful and provided more detailed explanations than any other tour guard.
Hussain was our guide for today and he was great. He was timely and confirmed everything. He made sure we were prepared for the mosque and was very informative about Dubai and Abu Dhabi. He was nice made sure we had time for pictures and made great recommendations.
For me the attention is everything and Ahmed (Our guide) do it. He explain to us everything so we understand all the culture. We are very glad he was our guide
Hussein was an excellent tour guide. Extremely knowledgeable and very passionate about his job. My husband who is a confirmed life time learner of history/history buff truly appreciated his insights of the UAE which made him want to learn even more about it when he returns to the United States. Thank you for a great experience today! Dr. Paul T. & Cheryl T.
Hussein was one of The best tour guides I have ever experienced.He was very knowledgeable and informative he has made me more knowledgeable about the UAE. He is a valuable asset to the company
Hussain what an amazingguy tour very knowledgeable. Every question that I had was answer very helpful. If you come to Dubai, I definitely recommend his services He had great recommendations as well If I ever come back, I will use his service again. 5/18/25
Great expérience with surprise tour spécial thanks to our guide me Hussain hé was well expérience about thé histroy of UEA really apreciat thank you so much Hussain keep it up
We had a tour with surprise tour we had amazing time with them special thanks to our tour guide Hussain he was very kind professional knowledgable really appreciate thank you so much
We had an amazing time on our trip to Dubai. Our guide Sam was very knowledgeable and took us to multiple locations where we could stop, view the beautiful scenery and take great pictures. We travel in a small group on a big air conditioned bus, so there was plenty of room for everyone. I would definitely recommend this company and Sam specifically for your travels in Dubai and Abu Dhabi!
We had a full-day tour in Abu Dhabi. Of course, a visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque was the highlight of the day, but Heritage Village and the Louvre Abu Dhabi museum were equally interesting and impressive parts of the tour. Our guide Ahmed Alafifi did everything possible to make our day truly enjoyable and culturally rich. He was very professional and knowledgeable, he answered our endless questions and made us laugh on many occasions, and he was our excellent photographer. Thanks a lot, Ahmed, for turning this tour into a memorable experience!!!
It was an amazing experience all in all, our tour guide Hussein was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and friendly very accommodating and patient I would recommend him highly and hope to use him more on tours. I would recommend Exoticca to my family and friends for future vacations and looking forward to use again on my next vacations, Thank you
It was amazing, we were in a hurry ( a little) there are a lot of things to see and the time is limited. The guide answered all our questions
Amazing trip with new family, and amazing tour guide. Saad/Sam is the best. Looking forward for another time in Dubai. The experience is very memorable, very safe place to walk even in the middle of the night. Friendly people.
The mosque was amazing. Wonder and marvel. The Abu Dhabi Louvre is a unique. The structure is a done completely done in metal. Impressive inside and the works of art takes your breadth away and some leave you scratching your head. Tour guide Hussain is fantastic and knowledgeable!
We had a wonderful excursion. Our guide, ALAFIFI Ahmed, was so much fun. Very personable and knowledgeable. We thoroughly enjoyed our time spend with him and wee well looked after. Highly recommend booking tours with Ahmed as your guide. He is a treasure and an asset to the company. Thanks so much Ahmed for enhancing our trip.
My husband and I recently traveled to the United Arab Emirates with friends. One excursion on our trip was the Abu Dhabi City Tour. We had stops at the Sheik Zayeed Grand Mosque and the Louvre Abu Dhabi. Our guide, Ahmed, was knowledgeable and very informative regarding the history and stories about the construction and reasons these buildings were erected. Upon arrival at the hotel in Abu Dhabi, Ahmed ensured we were checked in prior to his departure back to Dubai. Ahmed was easy to talk with and he answered all our questions! Thank you Ahmed!
The mosque and the Louvre were both breathtakingly, beautiful and musty sites to see in Abu Dhabi. Hussain was a great and informative guide and went above and beyond for the tour participants.
We had excellent guide Hussain! He made sure we had no problems and was very knowledgeable. He is warm and charismatic and pleasant to be around. Thank you very much Hussain!
Our Tour Guide Saad (Sam) met our small group in Dubai hotel and we took a ride to Abu Dhabi. Sam provided us with an amazingly knowledgeable explanations about everything we saw during 4 days stay in Dubai, all fell into its places so to speak. His tours and guidance in Abu Dhabi, which included Grand Mosque, Louvre Museum, Heritage Village, city tour, were great. He also helped with taking photos not forgetting to send them to us and with music arrangements. He was not in a rush to finish the Tour, giving us enough time to enjoy everything. The driver was very helpful too.
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