Abu Dhabi City Tour from Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi City Tour Discover the real heritage and culture of the United Arab Emiratesandrsquo;s capital on this fascinating Abu Dhabi city tour! The tour begins at the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Mosque - the 8th largest mosque in the world accommodating up to 40,000 worshippers. This mosque is the burial site of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder and the first President of the UAE, after whom it is named. After aprox. 45-minutes visiting the mosque youandrsquo;ll continue to the Heritage Village for a glimpse into the simple life and times before the discovery of oil. Your expert guide will entertain you with fascinating stories and facts as you explore the mud-brick houses, traditional mosque and market reflecting the true culture and traditions of the Emirates. Strict regulations at the Sheikh Zayed Mosque: Intimate behaviour (eg. holding hands or kissing) is not acceptable in a Muslim place of worship. For safety and respect to worshippers, visitors should stay within the areas of the mosque that are permitted and not roam freely around. Smoking and food are not allowed in the mosque area. Visitors are requested not to touch the Holy Quran (Holy Book) and other architectural elements inside the main prayer hall. Children must be supervised at all times by parents. Important: What to wear You will be visiting religious buildings on this tour, so please adhere to the following dress code: Modest, conservative, loose fitting clothing; long sleeves, long skirts and trousers. Headscarves for ladies is essential No transparent clothing No shorts Skirts must be ankle length. No tight clothing, swimwear or beachwear. Shoes will be removed when entering the mosque, so we recommend slip-on shoes.