Abu Dhabi has 3 free Lokali audio guides, led by Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace and Qasr Al Watan. The list covers 2 palaces and 1 mosque. Visiting all 3 of them at the pace most people keep would take about 4.1 hours. The furthest two sit 11 km apart, so plan on public transport between the far ends.
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Free audio guides in Abu Dhabi
Every place below has a free audio guide in 50+ languages
#11–2 hours · MosqueSheikh Zayed Grand MosqueOne of the world's largest mosques, completed in 2007, featuring white marble, inlaid semi-precious stones, and a vast prayer hall.
#245–60 min · PalaceEmirates PalaceAn opulent beachfront palace hotel and cultural landmark built in 2005, featuring Byzantine and Arabian architecture with 114 domes, marble halls, and gold leaf interiors.
#31.5–2 hours · PalaceQasr Al WatanThe Presidential Palace opened to the public in 2019, showcasing Emirati governance, heritage, and architecture through exhibitions and state rooms.
Planning your time
Most guides here lean towards editors' picks and photography. Every guide is free, plays in 50+ languages and works offline once downloaded, so you can listen without roaming data.
Common questions
How many free audio guides does Lokali have for Abu Dhabi?
3. Each one is free, plays in 50+ languages and works offline once downloaded.
What are the top sights in Abu Dhabi?
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace and Qasr Al Watan. The full list of 3 sights, each with its visit time and type, is on this page.
How long do you need to see Abu Dhabi?
About 4.1 hours to visit all 3 sights listed here at an unhurried pace. Most visitors pick three or four instead.
Do you need to pay for a guide in Abu Dhabi?
No. Every Lokali audio guide is free, with no ticket, tour group or subscription.
Walk Abu Dhabi with a guide in your ear
All 3 guides for Abu Dhabi, free, offline and in your language. Download them before you land.