The Ultimate Abu Dhabi Experience

Day 1: Abu Dhabi

Welcome to Abu Dhabi. Upon arrival, your Sky Vacations ambassador will meet and transfer you to your hotel. The balance of the day is yours to unwind.

Day 2: Abu Dhabi

After breakfast at the hotel, depart for a city tour of Abu Dhabi.

Begin with a visit to Qasr Al Watan. More than just a palace, Qasr Al Watan is an enriching interactive journey in a contemporary setting that reveals and reflects on governance, knowledge and craftsmanship.  The visitor experience at Qasr Al Watan is an inspiring and educational tour of Emirati and Arabian excellence. Here, visitors will learn about the principles that have propelled traditional Arabian design to remarkable status.

Continue to Etihad Towers Observatory Deck. Located on level 74 of Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Observation Deck at 300 is the highest vantage point in Abu Dhabi where visitors can soak in the uninterrupted birds-eye perspective of the city’s skyline, the Corniche, and Arabian Gulf. Drive to see the Heritage Village which houses a small museum and depicts the daily activities of the Arab community prior to the discovery of oil.  You’ll also have an exciting visit to Ferrari World before returning to your hotel.

Day 3: Abu Dhabi

Today’s tour brings you to breathtaking Saadiyat Island. Just seven minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi , Saadiyat Island is a cultural hub of global proportions, housing the world’s largest single concentration of premier cultural assets. Including The Louvre Abu Dhabi.  The Louvre Abu Dhabi is an art and civilization museum, inaugurated in 2017 by French President Emmanuel Macron, United Arab Emirates Vice President Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The largest art museum in the Arabian Peninsula, it features artwork from around the world, with particular focus placed upon bridging the gap between Eastern and Western art.

You’ll also visit one of the world’s most impressive landmarks, the stunning Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. This architectural marvel, with a capacity for an astonishing 40,000 worshippers, features 80 domes, over 1,000 columns, gold plated chandeliers and the world’s largest hand woven carpet.

Day 4: Day trip to Dubai

After breakfast, it’s off for a full day visit to Dubai!  You’ll pass the Bastakia area – the oldest part of the city – to see the Wind Towers which served as air-conditioners in bygone days. Next visit the Dubai Museum housed in the 150-years old Al Fahidi Fort. In the Museum, we will see interesting artefacts, which throw light on Dubai’s historical links with trading and the pearl diving.  You’ll pass he Burj Al Arab, the six star luxury hotel built on a manmade island, perfect for taking pictures and visit the 124th floor of the Burj Khalifa for stunning views. Your tour also includes a drive pass the Dubai marina your journey will then continue to the Palm Island to appreciate one of the modern era’s most remarkable feats of engineering. Your day ends with a visit to the Gold & Spice Souk before returning to your hotel in Abu Dhabi.

Day 5: Abu Dhabi

A full day at leisure to enjoy Abu Dhabi. Just a few suggestions of optional activities include a visit to Yas Island or Warner Bros World (perfect for families!), for the sports lover; horseback riding, kayaking and flyboarding, shopping, cooking classes or pampering yourself with a day of wellness at a choice of world class spas and wellness centers.

Day 6: Farewell Abu Dhabi

Following breakfast, your Sky Vacations ambassador will meet you for your transfer to the airport for your onward journey.