Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
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09:00 - 22:00
Monday
09:00 - 22:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 22:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 22:00
Thursday
09:00 - 22:00
Friday
09:00 - 12:00
15:00 - 22:00
Saturday
09:00 - 22:00
Sunday
09:00 - 22:00
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lynda c
London, UK20 contributions
Jan 2023
A most beautiful building, worth booking the tour , there's one every hour and gives a real insight into the work involved of the construction
Written 27 January 2023
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Eddie C
New York City, NY1 contribution
Jan 2023
This mosque is absolutely stunning and a can't miss if visiting Abu Dhabi. They give a free cultural tour every hours and you should 100% do this short 45 minute tour. The tour takes your into areas you normally cannot visit if just walking around the mosque by yourself.
Our tour guide Shayha was extremely informative and kind in answering all of our questions and taking us behind the rope to some of the cooler vantage points in the mosque.
Our tour guide Shayha was extremely informative and kind in answering all of our questions and taking us behind the rope to some of the cooler vantage points in the mosque.
Written 26 January 2023
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seanhalley
London, UK39 contributions
Jan 2023
It was very well organised and marshalled and there are some incredible views particularly from the outside. Personally I didn't think the interior was as stunning but still worth a visit.
Written 24 January 2023
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jp p
7 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
We had a great tour with Saif our tour guide at 16:00 pm yesterday, it was very informative about the grandmosque he was very well accomodating and we appreciate the how this built the structure...
Written 22 January 2023
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Sameh Shafi
2 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
I went to Sheikh Zayed grand mosque with my mother, uncle and aunt. We caught the 8pm tour on Wed the 20th of Jan. It was our destiny and luck to meet Mr. ABDELRAHMAN ALALI our tour guide. What a gem and a gentleman. I have bought visitors to the mosque multiple times. Whilst I must admit every time the tours were wonderful and so were the tour guides, both lovely, brilliant Ladies and gentlemen, this was truly special ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you ABDELRAHMAN.
What a beautiful mosque. May you rest in peace Sheikh Zayed, may your wish of bringing people and their cultures come true and may your grandchildren all be like Abdelrahman.
Thank you ABDELRAHMAN.
What a beautiful mosque. May you rest in peace Sheikh Zayed, may your wish of bringing people and their cultures come true and may your grandchildren all be like Abdelrahman.
Written 20 January 2023
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Michael Berube
Orlando, FL67 contributions
Jan 2023 • Solo
Amazing place to visit which gives out free informational tours about the entire mosque. If you can visit it during the day and at night. I personally preferred at night because you can see the mosque in all of its glory and the lighting of the mosque represents the phases of the moon! So cool! My tour guide Abdulrhman alali was very informative and super friendly one of the best I've ever had. He truly is someone who loves to teach and help others. The tours are free, informative and well worth it!!!
Written 18 January 2023
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Corocoropollon
Brussels, Belgium62 contributions
Jan 2023
I visted this site twice in the past and it was simply fantastic. Now they transformed it in a money-creating machine :-(
You park close to the mosque but then you must walk back 10 minutes to get to the visitors centre where 1. You register to enter the mosque (you qr-code will be checked again and again 2. You must buy a cover-up in what is a huge undergroud mall, which in my opinion is in contradiction with religious principles!!!!
Then you walk for at least 15 minutes to discover that you can visit the mosque only walking on ugly platforms which cover most of the beautiful floors and allow you to see certain things only from afar.
Really not worth it anymore! Such a pity!
You park close to the mosque but then you must walk back 10 minutes to get to the visitors centre where 1. You register to enter the mosque (you qr-code will be checked again and again 2. You must buy a cover-up in what is a huge undergroud mall, which in my opinion is in contradiction with religious principles!!!!
Then you walk for at least 15 minutes to discover that you can visit the mosque only walking on ugly platforms which cover most of the beautiful floors and allow you to see certain things only from afar.
Really not worth it anymore! Such a pity!
Written 17 January 2023
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Pranay
Ahmedabad, India4 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
At the beginning everyone needs to register in queue.
After it compulsory to buy long clothes to ware of approx AED 45 to AED 100. If person is non Muslim, what is purpose of his purchase?
We've not been able to visit the place and just took photos from outside of mosque.
After it compulsory to buy long clothes to ware of approx AED 45 to AED 100. If person is non Muslim, what is purpose of his purchase?
We've not been able to visit the place and just took photos from outside of mosque.
Written 16 January 2023
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Gilia B
7 contributions
Jan 2023
The guided tour was wonderful. Abdul-Rakhim was a wonderful and interesting guide.
On Fridays the mosque closes from 12 to the afternoon for the public, so come early to enjoy the visit without a rush.
On Fridays the mosque closes from 12 to the afternoon for the public, so come early to enjoy the visit without a rush.
Written 16 January 2023
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Yassin F
1 contribution
Jan 2023 • Family
Thank you Saif for your time and excellent tour of the Mosque. You are definitely very knowledgeable and a great ambassador of the UAE. I would recommend Saif to anyone visiting the mosque.
Written 15 January 2023
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Mayur More
Pune, India2 contributions
I have a 3hr 40 min layover at the Abu Dhabi Airport, can I cover Sheikh Zayed Mosque during this time.
Considering the travel time from airport to Mosque is ~20min, I was hoping to check this beautiful location off the list in about 2.5 hours.
My layover is from 11:10 hrs to 14:50 hrs in the first week of Feb.
Elaine C
London, UK61 contributions
We probably spent around an hour walking around. Choose your entry slot ( done online prior to arriving) carefully. Expect to queue underground at the visitor entry entrance. You cannot just walk in to the mosque. Have an Uber account so you can get a taxi as soon as you get out to get you back to the airport. ASAP
Hope you manage to visit it. It’s quite beautiful
Love_Travels_2015
United Kingdom24 contributions
Do you still need pcr test to enter ? I came in 2017 where i could see everything . Now have 2 kids. Can i bring pram into the mosque ? Or is there a safe place to put outside
BhavnaUsha
Pune, India50 contributions
No PCR
Prams are allowed.
They are visitor friendly
Mr_Ice_Ali
153 contributions
Is the entrance via the mall only? Also are masks still required at the mosque? Also anyone recommend the best day/time of day to visit in mid Feb (to avoid the rush) Thank you
Luschka
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates10 contributions
Yes still via the mall, no need for masks. Don’t think Feb is as busy as Dec but early morning as it opens is always the best for crowds but sunset is best for views.
На данный момент выдают ли женщинам одежду бесплатно при посещении мечети в абу-даби?
Olga E
Moscow, Russia436 contributions
нужно покупать, цена от 45 дирхам
Jane H
Fairfax, VA27 contributions
We are attempting to get the pass ahead on the website. It asks for the emirate for the visitors- we are from the USA and get stuck at that point. How do we answer to get beyond it?
Hola! Voy de paso a la mezquita y llevo equipaje, solo de mano. Sabrán si me dejaran pasar con mochila o hay guarda equipaje? Gracias!
Dipen Nath🎭
Nainital, India2,248 contributions
Yes you can deposit your luggage with mosque management, or you can take your hand luggage with your after baggage check in.
Jeff B
1 contribution
Hi, looking to visit the Mosque in Mid November 2022, so is it still necessary to have a PCR test?
Jane Griffin
Reading, UK35 contributions
I did not need to show anything with regards to covid although they insist you wear a mask
Ani i
Tbilisi, Georgia
Hi! In November 2022, is it necessary to have a negative PCR test to enter? Or is the vaccination vertificate enough?
Dipen Nath🎭
Nainital, India2,248 contributions
Yes you need RT-PCR negative test report with double dose vaccination certificate copy
Good day. I am traveling to the UAE in November 2022. If I am fully vaccinated and boosted with a QR code do I need a PCR Test to enter the mosque?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center is open:
- Fri - Fri 09:00 - 12:00
- Fri - Fri 15:00 - 22:00
- Sat - Thu 09:00 - 22:00
- We recommend booking Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 406 Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center tours on Tripadvisor
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