Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

To get the best experience in Abu Dhabi, book one of our friendly local tour guides for a personalised private tour or shore excursion. Your guide can show you the city, help you experience the local culture and make the most of your time ashore.

Whether you want to visit Abu Dhabi’s famous attractions or explore places off the beaten track and discover something different, our Guides4me guide is there to make it happen, with the itinerary tailored around your interests and available time.

Asanka

Asanka is LGBT friendly and speaks English & Singhala.

He is a Sri Lankan national living in Dubai. He particularly enjoys night safaris. His hobbies include listening to music, reading books and going to the gym. To discover Abu Dhabi and beyond, Asanka is the guy for you. He can arrange helicopter tours, boat trips, night safari trips and even day trips to Dubai.

Asanka’s commitment to excellence extends beyond his role as a tour guide. It’s a reflection of his dedication to providing unparalleled experiences that leave a lasting impression. In 2023 he started a new venture, a Sri Lankan restaurant in Dubai. It promises a culinary journey like no other. Asanka’s passion for showcasing the best of the U.A.E. remains unwavering. Join him on a voyage of discovery and prepare to uncover the extraordinary wonders that await in this vibrant country of dreams.

Total cost for the guide services of Asanka for one day (8 hours) = a booking fee of USD 39 via Paypal, debit / credit cards, bank transfer or Crypto Currency plus USD 143 in cash to Asanka after his services. This makes a total of USD 182.

This excludes any transport, entrance fees or any food & beverage costs.

Luxury Service

In addition to the services provided, he now offers a premium experience with a luxury Toyota vehicle. This exclusive tour includes fuel and a dedicated driver, ensuring your utmost comfort and convenience. Priced at 1500 AED (USD 408.00), this bespoke service provides an unforgettable, elevated travel experience.

Therefore the total cost for the luxury guide services of $447 for 8 hours is a non-refundable deposit of USD 39 by Paypal or major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) PLUS $408 (payable in cash to Asanka after his services). This price includes everything even fuel.

“Asanka was a brilliant guide, he arranged everything for us, transfers, all transportation, entrance tickets and we had a brilliant night safari with him, highly recommended” – Joseph, Singapore.

Our other destinations in the U.A.E. are Dubai and Fujairah.

Abu Dhabi Shore Excursions – Cruise Port and Location

Cruise ships visiting Abu Dhabi normally dock at the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal at Zayed Port (Mina Zayed). The terminal is located very close to central Abu Dhabi. Therefore making it an excellent starting point for a private shore excursion. AD Ports describes it as being in the heart of Zayed Port, with facilities designed for both visiting ships and home-porting cruise operations.

Abu Dhabi is around an hour to 90 minutes by road from Dubai, depending on traffic and exactly where in Dubai you are travelling from. This means a passenger docking in Abu Dhabi could technically visit Dubai during a long port call, although for most guests an Abu Dhabi shore excursion makes better use of their time.

What Can Cruise Passengers See?

A private Abu Dhabi shore excursion can comfortably include many of the capital’s major attractions, such as the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Qasr Al Watan, the Corniche, Heritage Village, Louvre Abu Dhabi and the traditional dates and markets around Mina Zayed. Depending on the time available, guests can also travel to Yas Island, home to Ferrari World and Yas Marina.

The major advantage of booking a private Guides4me shore excursion is flexibility. Instead of following a large coach group, guests can choose what they want to see, spend more time at the places that interest them and organise the itinerary around the ship’s scheduled departure.

Which Cruise Lines Visit Abu Dhabi?

Abu Dhabi is an established port on Arabian Gulf cruise itineraries. Cruise lines using Abu Dhabi in recent and upcoming seasons include MSC Cruises, TUI Cruises/Mein Schiff, Celestyal Cruises, Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises, Explora Journeys, Regent Seven Seas, Oceania Cruises and others.

Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates.

Located on an island in the Persian Gulf. The city has a modern skyline with towers and shopping malls such as Abu Dhabi and Marina malls.

In addition to this, the huge Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque features white marble domes, crystal chandeliers and capacity for 41,000 worshipers

Experience the scenic views of the Persian Gulf along the Abu Dhabi Corniche. Admire the harbour’s clean water as you visit the opulent Emirates Palace, the official hotel of Abu Dhabi’s ruling government.

In addition to countless day time activities, you can take part in a desert adventure and embark on a dune safari by 4WD. Visit a camel farm, see a traditional camp, and enjoy some famous Arabic hospitality.

Try riding a camel and experience the desert’s original mode of transportation. See an original Arabic camp, and enjoy some famous Arab hospitality. Afterwards, take an evening desert safari to watch a magnificent sunset from the desert and sample Arabic sweets and Bedouin coffee.

Whatever you choose to do in Abu Dhabi. It will be a unique and memorable experience of a lifetime, with a Guides4me guide, who will look after you and by the end of the trip you’ve made a best friend.

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