A Tale of Two (Fabulous) Cities
Sustainable Tours
This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.
Shore Thing Highlights
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Visit the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, whose interior features 24-carat gold-gilded chandeliers and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet
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Take a panoramic drive along the water from the Mosque to your lunch destination
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Dine in style amongst the immaculately-landscaped palm trees and charming Arabesque architecture of the Emirati Palace Hotel
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Tour the Qasr Al Watan — Abu Dhabi's presidential palace, offering a window into Arab heritage and the governing principles that shaped the UAE
Need to know
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This Shore Thing is wheelchair accessible for collapsible wheelchairs, as well as Sailors who can navigate a few steps on their own
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Approximately 1 hour and 30-minute drive each way to/from the pier
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Women will be asked to don a traditional robe (abaya) and a headscarf (shayla) before entering the mosque
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Daytime temperatures can be very hot and humid — please prepare accordingly
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Adult beverages are available for purchase
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This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria
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Exclusive to Virgin Voyages
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A donation will be made on behalf of your Shore Thing booking to our environmental and social impact charity partners
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Shoes must be removed to enter the mosque and men may not wear shorts. Women must wear long sleeves and pants or a long, loose-fitting skirt
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A visa is required for this port. Please see your voyage documentation for details
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November 5, 2023 - this tour is available to Sailors returning to the ship, staying in Dubai after the voyage, or Sailors with late flights
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Sailors staying in Dubai or who have late flights — your luggage will be stowed at the pier during your tour and can be collected afterward
Experience shores the Virgin way
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Local & Immersive Tours
Authentic experiences curated with local operators
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A Sustainable Cause
Select tour bookings to help social charities
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Peace of Mind
Modify/cancel up to 48hrs before where applicable
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Priority Debark in Port
Be first ashore in all our ports of call
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Safe and Insured
Our partners are licensed and insured
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Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, all-inclusive Shore Thing prices
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Expert Travel Support
Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
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Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
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Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls
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If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.
