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Abu Dhabi Day Trip from Dubai with Qasr Al Watan or Louvre Abu Dhabi Entry

9 to 10 hours by the operator Day tour Abu Dhabi (from Dubai), UAE
Starting from · per person₹5,146
How long9 to 10 hours by the operator
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Highlights

  • A full day from Dubai: an Abu Dhabi city tour with one entry ticket included
  • Choose Qasr Al Watan, the working presidential palace at Al Ras Al Akhdar, or Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island
  • Qasr Al Watan general admission covers the palace tour, the gardens and the Visitor Centre (qasralwatan.ae)
  • Louvre Abu Dhabi: about 9,200 sq m of galleries under a 180 m dome of 7,850 stars (Visit Abu Dhabi)
  • Shared vehicle, or a private vehicle for your group only, from your Dubai hotel

Is it right for you?

Seniors
Good for seniors
Getting around
Some walking; Wheelchair accessible
Setting
Indoors and outdoors
Time of day
Morning, Afternoon
Pickup
Hotel pickup included

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From the operator's and venue's own published information. Tell your captain about anyone's mobility, age or food needs and we confirm the details for your date.

The story

This is the Abu Dhabi day for travellers who want the capital's culture rather than its theme parks. The operator sells it as a city tour from Dubai with one entry ticket built in: either Qasr Al Watan or Louvre Abu Dhabi. Qasr Al Watan is a working presidential palace at Al Ras Al Akhdar, open to visitors through its Visitor Centre, with the Qasr Al Watan Library and halls used for official summits; general admission covers the palace tour, the gardens and the Visitor Centre. Louvre Abu Dhabi is the art museum on Saadiyat Island, built on the idea that civilisations have more in common than in conflict, with about 9,200 square metres of galleries under a 180-metre dome. The operator names the tour and the ticket, not the other stops of the day; your captain shares the operator's programme before you pay.

What it feels like: an early start and a long drive south to the capital. At Qasr Al Watan you come in through the Visitor Centre and spend your time walking the palace halls and gardens at your own pace, so wear shoes you can stand in for a couple of hours. At the Louvre, the moment is under the dome, where sunlight falls through thousands of cut-out stars in layers and moves across the floor; Visit Abu Dhabi calls it a rain of light. Either way it is a long day in a vehicle and on your feet, and you come back to Dubai in the evening.

Who this suits: active seniors and empty-nesters who would choose a palace or a museum over a water slide; the multigenerational family, who can book the private vehicle and set a gentler pace for grandparents; families with teenagers, for whom the Louvre gives a school project a real subject; and couples on an anniversary trip who want one quiet, cultural day in the middle of a busy Dubai week.

What happens

The plan as the operator runs it. Start times and pickup are confirmed for your date.

  1. A vehicle collects you from your Dubai hotel in the morning; the shared vehicle may collect other guests on the way. The pickup time is on the operator's voucher.

  2. The drive south to Abu Dhabi and the city tour. The operator does not list the stops; your captain shares the operator's programme for your date before you pay.

  3. Entry to the venue you chose. At Qasr Al Watan you enter through the Visitor Centre and see the palace and gardens at your own pace; Visit Abu Dhabi suggests two to three hours for the Louvre's galleries.

  4. The drive back and drop-off at your Dubai hotel. The operator gives 10 hours for the day in the shared vehicle and 9 in the private one.

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Inclusions

  • Pickup from and drop-off at your Dubai hotel, in a shared vehicle or a private vehicle for your group, by the option you choose
  • The Abu Dhabi city tour as the operator's programme sets it
  • One entry ticket: Qasr Al Watan general admission (palace tour, gardens and Visitor Centre) or Louvre Abu Dhabi admission, by the option you choose

Exclusions

  • Entry to the other venue: each option includes one ticket only
  • Qasr Al Watan's evening light show, Palace in Motion, which Visit Abu Dhabi lists as a separate ticket
  • Audio guides and paid tours sold at the venues
  • Meals and drinks, unless the operator's programme says otherwise
  • Tips and personal expenses

Know before you go

  • Louvre Abu Dhabi is closed on Mondays and opens at 10 am on other days, with closing times that vary (Visit Abu Dhabi, checked 23 Sep 2026). The Louvre option cannot run on a Monday; your captain confirms the day.
  • Qasr Al Watan dress code, from the palace's own FAQ: clothes that cover knees and shoulders; no shorts, sleeveless tops or see-through clothes; comfortable shoes, and no flip-flops. Modest clothing is the respectful choice for the whole day.
  • At Qasr Al Watan there is no re-entry once you leave, so finish inside before you walk out. Personal photography is encouraged.
  • Both venues lend wheelchairs free: Qasr Al Watan to visitors who need mobility help, and Louvre Abu Dhabi, which also has step-free access (qasralwatan.ae; Visit Abu Dhabi). Tell your captain in advance.
  • Children: Visit Abu Dhabi lists Louvre Abu Dhabi as free for under-18s, and Qasr Al Watan sells a lower child ticket. The operator gives one rate per option, so tell your captain every age in your group; your captain asks the operator about child rates before you pay.
  • The operator does not list the city-tour stops, the pickup time or whether a meal is included. Your captain shares the operator's programme for your date before you pay; if a mosque visit is on it, long loose clothes and a headscarf for women are needed there.
  • It is a long day: 10 hours in the shared vehicle and 9 in the private one, by the operator. For grandparents or small children, the private vehicle is the easier choice; your captain asks the operator about the pace and the stops.
  • Private options: the operator does not say whether the prices are per person or per vehicle. They are shown per person until the operator confirms; your captain confirms in writing before you pay.
  • We list this under Dubai because it starts from your Dubai hotel and is on the operator's Dubai sheet, but the tour is in Abu Dhabi.
  • Availability is confirmed by the operator only when your captain books. The operator can decline a booking if the price has changed or the date is full, and you are told before you pay.
  • Prices are per person in INR. GST and TCS on international bookings are shown in your written quote.

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Payment policy

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5% GST and 2% TCS apply to overseas packages and are shown in your written quote before you pay.

Confirmation policy

We confirm on WhatsApp and email once your payment is received and the supplier has confirmed availability. Tickets and vouchers follow within 24 working hours of that confirmation.

Refund policy

If the supplier cannot deliver after you have paid, you get an equal or better alternative at no extra cost, or a full refund of that item within 7 working days. You choose.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation terms as confirmed with the operator at booking; ask your captain before you pay - checked 22 Sep 2026

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  • A set plan, confirmed. We confirm the start time, pickup and what is included before you pay.
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Questions travellers ask

How much does Abu Dhabi Day Trip from Dubai with Qasr Al Watan or Louvre Abu Dhabi Entry cost?

Abu Dhabi Day Trip from Dubai with Qasr Al Watan or Louvre Abu Dhabi Entry starts at ₹5,146 per person. GST and TCS are added and shown in your written quote before payment. The final price depends on your date, time slot and group size.

What is included in Abu Dhabi Day Trip from Dubai with Qasr Al Watan or Louvre Abu Dhabi Entry?

Included: Pickup from and drop-off at your Dubai hotel, in a shared vehicle or a private vehicle for your group, by the option you choose; The Abu Dhabi city tour as the operator's programme sets it; One entry ticket: Qasr Al Watan general admission (palace tour, gardens and Visitor Centre) or Louvre Abu Dhabi admission, by the option you choose.

What is not included in Abu Dhabi Day Trip from Dubai with Qasr Al Watan or Louvre Abu Dhabi Entry?

Not included: Entry to the other venue: each option includes one ticket only; Qasr Al Watan's evening light show, Palace in Motion, which Visit Abu Dhabi lists as a separate ticket; Audio guides and paid tours sold at the venues; Meals and drinks, unless the operator's programme says otherwise; Tips and personal expenses.

How long is Abu Dhabi Day Trip from Dubai with Qasr Al Watan or Louvre Abu Dhabi Entry?

9 to 10 hours by the operator in Abu Dhabi (from Dubai), UAE. Ask the team for a different time slot. Pick shared or private transfer.

What should I know before booking Abu Dhabi Day Trip from Dubai with Qasr Al Watan or Louvre Abu Dhabi Entry?

Louvre Abu Dhabi is closed on Mondays and opens at 10 am on other days, with closing times that vary (Visit Abu Dhabi, checked 23 Sep 2026). The Louvre option cannot run on a Monday; your captain confirms the day. Qasr Al Watan dress code, from the palace's own FAQ: clothes that cover knees and shoulders; no shorts, sleeveless tops or see-through clothes; comfortable shoes, and no flip-flops. Modest clothing is the respectful choice for the whole day. At Qasr Al Watan there is no re-entry once you leave, so finish inside before you walk out. Personal photography is encouraged. Both venues lend wheelchairs free: Qasr Al Watan to visitors who need mobility help, and Louvre Abu Dhabi, which also has step-free access (qasralwatan.ae; Visit Abu Dhabi). Tell your captain in advance. Children: Visit Abu Dhabi lists Louvre Abu Dhabi as free for under-18s, and Qasr Al Watan sells a lower child ticket. The operator gives one rate per option, so tell your captain every age in your group; your captain asks the operator about child rates before you pay. The operator does not list the city-tour stops, the pickup time or whether a meal is included. Your captain shares the operator's programme for your date before you pay; if a mosque visit is on it, long loose clothes and a headscarf for women are needed there. It is a long day: 10 hours in the shared vehicle and 9 in the private one, by the operator. For grandparents or small children, the private vehicle is the easier choice; your captain asks the operator about the pace and the stops. Private options: the operator does not say whether the prices are per person or per vehicle. They are shown per person until the operator confirms; your captain confirms in writing before you pay. We list this under Dubai because it starts from your Dubai hotel and is on the operator's Dubai sheet, but the tour is in Abu Dhabi. Availability is confirmed by the operator only when your captain books. The operator can decline a booking if the price has changed or the date is full, and you are told before you pay. Prices are per person in INR. GST and TCS on international bookings are shown in your written quote.

What is the cancellation policy for Abu Dhabi Day Trip from Dubai with Qasr Al Watan or Louvre Abu Dhabi Entry?

Cancellation terms as confirmed with the operator at booking; ask your captain before you pay - checked 22 Sep 2026

Is Abu Dhabi Day Trip from Dubai with Qasr Al Watan or Louvre Abu Dhabi Entry suitable for seniors or elderly parents?

Yes, it suits seniors. Some walking. Wheelchair accessible.

Is Abu Dhabi Day Trip from Dubai with Qasr Al Watan or Louvre Abu Dhabi Entry indoors or outdoors?

It is partly indoors and partly outdoors.

How do I book Abu Dhabi Day Trip from Dubai with Qasr Al Watan or Louvre Abu Dhabi Entry?

Send your requirements from the trip page or on WhatsApp. The planning team reviews your enquiry during planning hours (10am–10pm IST) to confirm costs and availability. An enquiry is not a booking — a booking exists once a captain confirms it and your deposit clears.

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