Private Abu Dhabi tour with Emirati Guide
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Private Abu Dhabi tour with Emirati Guide
By Hiara Tours
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£170.53
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Ages 0-90
Duration: 4–6 hours
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Transport by private vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Emirates Heritage Village
- Entry/Admission - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
- Entry/Admission - Qasr Al Hosn
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- We pickup from any hotel in Abu Dhabi
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Abu Dhabi Intl Airport, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Al Meena St - Zayed Port - Al Mina Area - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 101774P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Dress code is long sleeves and long trousers for the mosque
- Most travellers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 101774P1
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- epsomcanary640 contributionsImmersive, informative, friendlyOur guide was prompt and very friendly. Felt at easy straight away. We were quickly immersed into Emiratee history, with a tour of the Emiratee museum of culture and the old Royal palace in the heart of downtown Abu Dhabi. Amaa was very informative but at points wished she would slow down, that saying, she obviously had a timed slot, so maybe longer slots or take something out of tour. Would highly recommendWritten 21 October 2023
- O1057EKcamillem0 contributionsDelightful!I LOVED my guides Aasma and Alhasan. It felt like hanging out with friends. It was truly a nice experience to learn from locals and hear about real life here. Super lovely afternoon, 10/10.Written 27 July 2023
- 300dennisf0 contributionsPrivate TourAn excellent tour with a super friendly guide who is very knowledgeable and keen to ensure all guests are entertained and happy. 10/10 would recommend.Written 3 July 2023
- monikasH3109OZ0 contributionsGreat Private Tour to Sheikh Zayed Grand MosqueIt was a wonderful tour. Our guide Soumia gave us a good understanding of the history and the Mosque and pointed good places to take nice pictures. Also the communication and information sent by Soumia before the tour to us was very helpful. Unfortunately we did not have a lot of time in Abu Dhabi, otherwise we would have asked her to make also other tours in the City with us. The Mosque is picturesque. We were there at the sunset and the different lights made it wonderful. The only negative side of the tour was that there were so many visitors, and although Soumia could skillfully guide us through the crowds, in case visiting the Mosque in the future we definitely would ask suggestions what time there might be less visitors, so that we have more time and space to enjoy the marvelous Mosque. But of course you cannot have 2 nice things at the same time - the Mosque with beautiful sunset and not so many visitors.Written 22 March 2023
- af7500 contributionsYou should definitely take this private tour!It was a fantastic tour. Our guide was Asma and she was able to explain the history and background of the mosque in a wonderfully symphatic way. We would love to have her show us the whole city. It was a wonderful tour! Thank you very much Asma!Written 21 February 2023
- TravelTalesToTell0 contributionsPrivate Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque TourSoumia escorted my family to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. She was punctual collecting us from our hotel and very accommodating with our questions. We particularly appreciated how patient Soumia was with our kids, ensuring they understood each detail she explained. She assisted me with getting dressed in a abaya prior to entering the mosque and tirelessly adjusted our scarves ahead of taking multiple photos! I highly recommend Soumia because she is knowledgeable, pleasant and passionate about UAE.Written 8 January 2023
- SaibraH0 contributionsGreat tour , highly recommendAsma was wonderful and super knowledgeable. She helped me numerous times with my scarf , she took pictures for me , and she made me feel very welcome and connected to the mosqueWritten 7 January 2023
- dilynnclark0 contributionsFun visitWe had a great time with our guide Soumia. She gave us a lot of history and thoroughly explained everything to us. We had a lot of fun and she had a great sense of humor and helped us with the traditional garment cover.Written 3 January 2023
- Meander7129050 contributionsVery impressive building. Guide was charming , courteous and accommodating. Houda was so knowledgeable and informative.Well organised, no long delays waiting in line, enough time for photography and to look at detail. Guide very well informed and made the experience fun and interesting.Written 28 December 2022
- rachelcT81JX0 contributionsHighly Recommend Asma as your tour guide!Asma was incredible and very knowledgable - highly recommend her as a tour guide. She went over and above, even accompanying us to additional attractions! Amazing experienceWritten 28 December 2022
- 815lo_cm0 contributionsGood expériencewe had a very pleasant time with Soumia who introduced us to her beautiful country. a caring woman, cultured and very smiling. we will come back to see her again with great pleasure. we recommend Soumia who is a very professional vacuum.Written 28 December 2022
- tikicici20 contributionsWonderful placethe Mosque is all white. the tiles and carpet are amazing. There are tours available on site that explains every details of the architecture and decorations.Written 14 December 2022
- 161juancarlosv0 contributionsA very spiritual experienceOverall, a very well coordinated and personalized tour of one of the most important Mosques in the world. The tour guide, Muna was excellent. She picked us up at the hotel in a timely fashion and was extremely informative with regard to the history and details of the mosque. Since it was our first time in an Arab country, and being from the USA, we were not sure what to expect or even how to properly dress. The tour operator (Hiara Tours) contacted us several days in advance via WhatsApp with a very clear and thorough explanation so we knew what to expect and were very comfortable with the visit. Muna not only conveyed the details of the site but more importantly conveyed the values of excellence, tolerance and coexistence that the UAE espouses. She was very personable and respectful, we were very impressed by her thoroughness and thoughtfulness. She really made the visit more about the spirituality and sense of community than about the grandiosity of the Mosque (despite how very impressive it is). I highly recommend the tour, and if possible with Muna.Written 29 November 2022
- dainiznoraib0 contributionsWalking tour & shopping at soukGreat walking tour to understand a bit of middle east culture in Abu Dhabi, our guide was Asma, and she was so gentle with usWritten 28 November 2022
- 95tarynh0 contributionsDowntown walking to of Cultural center and WTC souk.The Cultural center experience was very informative as well as the fantastic Musalla al Hosn. Also enjoyed the souk in the WTCWritten 24 November 2022
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Kelly Kwiatek
Ormond Beach, FL4 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
Spending the day seeing the highlights of Abu Dhabi was the perfect way to start our trip to UAE. A group favorite was The Founder’s Memorial and learning about the old and new city seen through an Emirate’s own eyes taught us a lot about the culture and country. Tahera beautifully guided our family (with young children) through the sites, kept it interesting, answered all of our many questions with enthusiasm, and was delightful to spend the day with. Highly recommend requesting her as your tour guide if you can!
Written 29 December 2021
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ToninhoVarese
Varese, Italy227 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
A well organized and comprehensive tour. Ms Tahera, our tour guide, was brilliant. She drove us around expertly and never looked at the watch, she was very kind and willing to explain everything. My wife and I ended up spending 7 hours with her touring the city, tasting dates and coffee, making stops for breath-taking views, visiting buildings, a heritage center and memorials. The highest point of the day was the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, where we arrived at sunset. It was simply stunning! Worth a trip to Abu Dhabi. In the end, we had a super, special day, we highly recommend this 5-star tour.
Written 16 November 2022
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FarAway760268
2 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
I took this private tour with a family member who booked tickets for the 2 of us. We took this tour on July 19th. We were to start at 8am, and then it was requested that we begin at 9am. The 9am start time was pushed up to 10am, and the guide finally arrived at 11am. We did see the Mosque and Hosn, and visited a small market selling dates and Arabic coffee near the port (there were many of these at this location), but we did not visit the Heritage Village. We made a brief stop at the Emerati Palace, only to be stopped and told by one of security personnel, that we could not pass without a guide. We had our guide, and were given a few minutes to explore alone. Had we started timely, or been able to reschedule for another day, perhaps we would have not felt so rushed pushing through crowds at the Mosque at the peak of the heat during the day. I wished that we had been able to go through the other highlight of this tour, Heritage Village, as advertised. I understand that time orientation may be different than what I am accustomed to, but with a difference in the initial scheduled pick up time and actual pick up time, perhaps pick-up times and/or unexpected delays or visits to alternative sites might be better explained. Nonetheless, I traveled to Abu Dhabi for a professional conference, and enjoyed visiting this part of the world. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on my experiences.
Written 1 August 2023
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JJzhang
5 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
Houda and her sister are wonderful and experienced guides. We got picked up at Dubai, about an hour away from Abu Dhabi. They are very accommodating with our schedule and made a stop to the Louvre Abu Dhabi even though it was not part of the tour. The rest of the tour was amazing. We went to local dates market and get a taste of some special local delights, which we can also buy some as souvenirs for family and frienda. The highlight of the tour was sheikh Zayed mosque, such a beautiful place (MUST GO!!). Houda guided us through each site and explained the history behind each of them. She is knowledgeable, patient and friendly. What an eye opening experience. If you get a chance to go to United Emirates, please contact Houda. She will provide pick up and give you the best guided tour in Abu Dhabi. We will definitely see you again the next time we visit :)
Written 1 January 2020
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Written 4 January 2020
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Juergen K
6 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Thanks to the exzellent guidance of Mrs Muna the day in Abu Dhabi will remain an unforgettable holiday - from the grand mosk - via all traditional places to the Louvre Mrs Muna was not only an exzellent host, but provided enjoyable information & background to all historical & cultural questions. Our authentic local lunch stop was not only very delicious, but rounded the Arabic feeling we could experience through this day. Many thanks Mrs Muna and we will come back
Written 28 October 2023
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Karin W
1 contribution
Nov 2019
The tour with Huda and her sister as a driver was very interesting and entertaining. She was very pleasant and knowledgeable. We saw all the interesting places in Abu Dhabi, learned a lot and enjoyed every minute. We would highly recommend her.
Written 22 January 2020
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Melissa's Travels
Indianapolis, IN149 contributions
Jun 2023
We were staying in Dubai and the company arranged for a car service to pick us up and drive us to Abu Dhabi. There, we met Tahera, our tour guide. Tahera is a local to Abu Dhabi and was extremely knowledgeable of the sites and history of the area. We had to end our tour to a half of day, but so wished we had an entire day to spend with her. She managed to get us around to see many sites and gave us so much information. She is very candid with her answers when we wanted to know more about her family and their customs. We really appreciated her sharing this with us. Tahera is very kind and gentle and we really enjoyed our day with her and I now have a friend in Abu Dhabi!
Written 6 June 2023
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Carolina
2 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
This is a very well organized tour. Not only is a way to know beautiful and magnificent places but also to learn about Abu Dhabi history as well as its culture. In this tour you will visit many places where you can see the contrast between old and new while watching artisans at work and tasting dates with delicious arabian coffee Ms Tahera will walk you elegantly trhough Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and explain details of this epic construction. I highly recommend this tour!
Written 16 November 2022
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Deborah K
57 contributions
We thought Tahera was an excellent guide. She took us to restaurants we would not have found on our own, and was very knowledgeable about Emirati cuisine. A lively conversationalist, Tahera made us feel welcome, at home, very well-fed, and well taken care. The food we ate was absolutely delicious, from the lugaimat to the saffron rose water to the harees to the camel burger. The rose water hand wash at the end of our tour was a lovely way to finish off the day. The tastes were new to us, and Tahera’s explanations let us understand the importance of food and customs to Emiratis. When we come back to Abu Dhabi, we will be sure to request Tahera as our guide again!
Written 3 January 2023
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Petiza R
Virginia Beach, VA7 contributions
Excellent guide. Tahera was very patient and flexible. We changed the time of our tour due to jet lag and she was very accommodating. Took us to see the most important sights and as a local was able to explain the culture and habits of Emiratis . She was a very good driver as well and her car was comfortable. Her English was very good and communicating was easy. We also had a lot of questions about the culture that she answered with great aplomb.
Written 2 January 2022
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