Overview
Visit two of Abu Dhabi’s star attractions – Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nahyan Mosque and the Falcon Hospital – on a full day tour of Abu Dhabi. With a friendly local guide, explore one of the world’s largest mosques while learning all about the late Sheikh Zayed who commissioned the building.
See city sights like the Emirates Palace Hotel from the comfort of an air-conditioned coach, and then spend your afternoon enjoying a tour and falconry display at Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital – a sanctuary for the national bird.
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- Free cancellation up to 3 days before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Local guide
In-vehicle air conditioning
Private Tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Good to know
• Once you have confirmed your pickup location and time, this cannot be changed within 24 hours of the tours departure
• A current valid copy of your passport is required on the day of travel
What to expect
Meet your guide in the center of Abu Dhabi and hop aboard your air-conditioned coach to travel to Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nahyan Mosque, or the grand mosque, as it’s more often known.
Head inside with your guide to learn about the vast monument, which is said to be one of the world's largest mosques, and the man after whom it was named. The late Sheikh Zayed is still held in high regard by the people of the United Arab Emirates, and he’s believed to have shaped the city into the dynamic capital it is today.
The interior of the grand mosque is incredible to behold, boasting crystal and gold-plated chandeliers, marble mosaics and the world’s largest Persian carpet. Gaze around at the ornamentation and then explore the expansive main prayer hall, in total 40,000 worshipers can be seated in the impressive mosque.
After exploring inside, return to your coach and travel around the city to see the sights. Stop for photos by the extravagant Emirates Palace Hotel and see Abu Dhabi Corniche – a sweeping sandy waterfront – and the Breakwater where many of the city’s luxury yachts can be found.
Continue to Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital, a working veterinary clinic where the United Arab Emirates’ national birds are treated. The sport of falconry is deeply rooted in the country’s Arabic traditions and culture, and the birds are highly revered, symbolizing force and courage.
Learn all about them on a tour of the hospital by one of the trained falcon carers. After exploring the site, walk outdoors to a free flight cage for a closer look at UAE’s national birds live in action.
Have your camera ready for a photo of the birds before leaving, and then return to your coach. Your tour then finishes in the center of town, at the start point.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 3 full days before the start time: 100% refund.
Cancel within 3 days of the start time: 0% refund.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Dubai).
Additional Information
- Visitors and guests will need to download the ‘ALHOSN UAE’ smartphone application and show a proof of a ‘green pass’ on their application. Entry is allowed for those vaccinated with green status on Alhosn app (requires a PCR test every 30 days), exempted from vaccination with green status (requires a PCR test every 7 days) and children under 16 with green status (does not require a test).
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Falcon Hospital Tour in Abu Dhabi
How long does Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Falcon Hospital Tour in Abu Dhabi take?
It takes about 4 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Local guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private Tour
What's not included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Orient Tours
