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Abu Dhabi Shore Excursions

Top-rated port tours for cruise passengers, with live prices and reviews.

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Top-Rated Abu Dhabi Shore Excursions

The cruise terminal is at Zayed Port, close to the city center, with the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque roughly twenty-five minutes away by road. Standard choices are the mosque plus the Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island, the theme parks on Yas Island, or a desert drive.

Private Dubai City Tour from Abu Dhabi with Dubai Mall and SouksViator
Private Dubai City Tour from Abu Dhabi with Dubai Mall and Souks
★ 5 (65 reviews) · 9 hr
From$135
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Abudhabi Desert SafariViator
Abudhabi Desert Safari
★ 5 (44 reviews) · 3 hr
From$250
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Abu Dhabi Private Half Day City Tour Sheikh Zayed Grand MosqueViator
Abu Dhabi Private Half Day City Tour Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
★ 5 (41 reviews) · 4 hr
From$154
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Falcon Hospital Tour with TransportationViator
Falcon Hospital Tour with Transportation
★ 5 (37 reviews) · 2 hr
From$101
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Morning Safari With Quad BikeViator
Morning Safari With Quad Bike
★ 5 (28 reviews) · 4 hr
From$109
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Private - Dubai Full Day City TourViator
Private - Dubai Full Day City Tour
★ 5 (27 reviews) · 8 hr
From$234
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Abu Dhabi City Tour Grand Mosque Emirates Palace EntranceViator
Abu Dhabi City Tour Grand Mosque Emirates Palace Entrance
★ 5 (26 reviews) · 5 hr
From$55
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Morning/Afternoon Private Desert Safari, Camel Ride & Sand boardViator
Morning/Afternoon Private Desert Safari, Camel Ride & Sand board
★ 5 (25 reviews) · 4 hr
From$250
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Full Day Liwa Desert Safari Trip and Explore Empty QuarterViator
Full Day Liwa Desert Safari Trip and Explore Empty Quarter
★ 5 (23 reviews) · 10 hr
From$375
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Evening Desert Safari Camel Ride Dinner Live Shows in Abu DhabiViator
Evening Desert Safari Camel Ride Dinner Live Shows in Abu Dhabi
★ 5 (22 reviews) · 6 hr
From$69
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Dubai Full-Day City Tour from Abu Dhabi – Iconic LandmarksViator
Dubai Full-Day City Tour from Abu Dhabi – Iconic Landmarks
★ 5 (22 reviews) · 10 hr
From$150
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Abu Dhabi Half-Day Small Group Tour with Grand MosqueViator
Abu Dhabi Half-Day Small Group Tour with Grand Mosque
★ 5 (20 reviews) · 4.5 hr
From$49
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Tours, prices and reviews from Viator, a Tripadvisor company — prices are per person, from, and were checked November 1, 2026. Port Cards may earn a commission when you book, at no extra cost to you. Always allow a generous buffer to be back on board before all-aboard time.

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