Transit friendly
Abu Dhabi 24 Hour Stopover
- Hotel with daily breakfast included
- Private return airport transfers included
- Run by the licensed local operator, no reseller
About this holiday
A long layover in Abu Dhabi is a gift most travellers waste in an airport lounge. This stopover package turns those hours into a genuine visit: we meet you at arrivals, whisk you to your hotel or a day use room, and take you straight to the sights that define the capital, the Grand Mosque's white marble expanse, the sweeping Corniche, the Emirates Palace approach and the exterior of Qasr Al Watan, with a stop at Heritage Village or the Dates Market for a taste of the older city.
As evening falls you board a traditional dhow for a dinner cruise along the illuminated waterfront, then we return you to Zayed International in good time for your onward flight. Every minute is planned around your actual arrival and departure times, which is precisely why this itinerary works when a self planned layover so often does not.
Day by day itinerary
Meet and greet
Airport meet and greet with transfer to your hotel or day use room.
Essential city tour
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Corniche, the Emirates Palace area, the Qasr Al Watan exterior, and Heritage Village or the Dates Market.
Dhow dinner cruise
An evening dhow dinner cruise along the Abu Dhabi waterfront.
Back for your flight
Return private transfer to Zayed International Airport, timed to your onward connection.
Choose your hotel tier
The tours, transfers and experiences are identical across all three tiers; only the hotel category changes. The final property is confirmed from the tier list according to availability.
Southern Sun Abu Dhabi · Courtyard by Marriott World Trade Center · Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan and more
Hotel and breakfast AED 1,200 · Tours and transfers AED 1,300
Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi · Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island · Fairmont Bab Al Bahr and more
Hotel and breakfast AED 1,650 · Tours and transfers AED 1,300
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers · The St. Regis Abu Dhabi · The Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal and more
Hotel and breakfast AED 3,900 · Tours and transfers AED 1,300
What's included
- 1 night accommodation with daily breakfast
- Private return Zayed International Airport transfers
- All tours, entrances and experiences listed in the itinerary
- Air conditioned private vehicles with professional drivers
- English speaking guide throughout
Not included
- International flights
- UAE tourist visa (arrange your own before you travel)
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
- Meals not stated in the itinerary
- Optional upgrades unless specifically stated
Questions about this package
How much layover time do I need?
A minimum of around 12 hours lets us run the daytime tour comfortably; the full 24 hour version adds the hotel night and the dhow cruise. Send us your flight times and we will confirm honestly what fits.
Do I need a visa for a stopover?
Most nationalities do need a visa or visa on arrival to leave the airport. Check the requirement for your specific passport with your embassy or airline before you fly.
What happens to our luggage?
Your bags stay securely with the vehicle or at the hotel throughout, so you tour hands free.
