Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center, Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
5
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Arif N
7 contributions
Jun 2022
Worth visiting the Mosque and viewing the architecture.
Lovely atmosphere. Beautiful marble carving and carpets.
Lovely atmosphere. Beautiful marble carving and carpets.
Written 3 July 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
darrenaforster
Milton Keynes, UK5 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
We really enjoyed visiting the Sheikh Zayed Mosque as part of our city tour of Abu Dhabi!
We opted to do a FREE guided tour of the mosque once inside (these operate regularly from the main entrance). Our guide, Shaema was friendly and highly knowledgeable and provided a really interesting and ‘access all areas’ tour. We got to see parts of the mosque where other visitors couldn’t go to and experienced no queues also!
I would highly recommend this experience and definitely go for the guided tour which is well worth doing also! You will learn so much and get some amazing photos as well!
We opted to do a FREE guided tour of the mosque once inside (these operate regularly from the main entrance). Our guide, Shaema was friendly and highly knowledgeable and provided a really interesting and ‘access all areas’ tour. We got to see parts of the mosque where other visitors couldn’t go to and experienced no queues also!
I would highly recommend this experience and definitely go for the guided tour which is well worth doing also! You will learn so much and get some amazing photos as well!
Written 1 July 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Scorpion88King
2 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
What a wonderful mosque !, it’s a unique architecture of an art, in each piece and every corner, its a must visit place, you will have a dropped jaw with every detail in that place.
They made a new underground souq “mall” which is super useful to eat and chill after ur tour in the mosque.
I’d highly recommend going with the local guided tours inside the mosque, it’s totally free and they perform it almost every two hours with multiple languages, Abdelrahamn Al Alawi was our tour guide and can’t thank him enough for his kindness, he was so friendly, funny and so professional, he delighted us with so much information about that place and we loved it.
Thank you so much for ur awesome service and keep up the good work.
They made a new underground souq “mall” which is super useful to eat and chill after ur tour in the mosque.
I’d highly recommend going with the local guided tours inside the mosque, it’s totally free and they perform it almost every two hours with multiple languages, Abdelrahamn Al Alawi was our tour guide and can’t thank him enough for his kindness, he was so friendly, funny and so professional, he delighted us with so much information about that place and we loved it.
Thank you so much for ur awesome service and keep up the good work.
Written 30 June 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Andreita C
5 contributions
Jun 2022
It is amazing to have the opportunity to learn about the Mosque and see parts that are not accessible otherwise FREE.
The mosque provides free tours of around 30 min and really you HAVE to take it. My guide was Aisha and she was wonderful taking us through the building, highlighting its beauty and really acknowledgeable to answer questions.
The mosque provides free tours of around 30 min and really you HAVE to take it. My guide was Aisha and she was wonderful taking us through the building, highlighting its beauty and really acknowledgeable to answer questions.
Written 29 June 2022
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Carsonyau
Hong Kong, China24 contributions
Jun 2022
My father and I visited this mosque for the first time and I noticed there was a free tour. While everyone is walking around. We waited for the next tour to start and Mr Mahmoud Alramadani, the tour guide from the mosque, took us to walk around and explain the construction, design and history of Muslims as well.
While you join the tour, you are able to go to a place that is normally prohibited by visitors !!!
This is really a great tour and I recommend everyone to join !
While you join the tour, you are able to go to a place that is normally prohibited by visitors !!!
This is really a great tour and I recommend everyone to join !
Written 28 June 2022
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Amnon M
12 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
It's a beautiful building structure. Very special.
Highly recommended.
You must adhere to their dress code.
Highly recommended.
You must adhere to their dress code.
Written 22 June 2022
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Agus S
2 contributions
Jun 2022
it nice to enjoy during day light until sunrise and watch mosque with beautiful light was so cool moment
Written 22 June 2022
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Vishva
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates7 contributions
Jun 2022
This is an absolute must visit place even if you are not muslim. The architecture, materials and sheer magnitude of this mosque is jaw dropping. Absolutely beautiful and amazing to see. Not many others like it in the world. They offer free tours and there are plenty of places to eat and buy souvenirs in the basement level. Its almost like a mall in the basement level. Tons of parking and was an overall great experience. You have to wear masks and you must dress respectfully. It is a religious site so you must be respectful in all aspects which is very easy to do.
Written 22 June 2022
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Artee9022
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam81 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
Visiting Grand Mosque Abu Dhabi best during winter due to head to toe clothings you need to wear as woman, and during dawn as the sunlights will give amazing impressions on the buildings and it’s surrounding. For architectural lovers, this building is a must to visit, very impressed with the spirit of tolerance shown from the pictures along the wall to the grand mosque from head of multi religions visits. Super modern infrastructure and very convinient pathways.
Written 22 June 2022
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NikBee
Mumbai, India53 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
This was one of the best places visited by us in UAE. It’s pristine and there is a calmness around this place . If you are prepared with timings and dress code you will like what you see . It’s well maintained and well organised . You don’t really need a tour guide unless you want explanations . The photo points are clearly identified and there are sufficient guards and volunteers to show you the way.
Written 20 June 2022
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Hi ,
I plan to visit from UK end of this month. For Eid Inshaa allah
I am not vaccinated can I still visit with negative PCR test.
Joe S
Dublin, OH5 contributions
likely still needed. check with your airline regarding entry requirements into the Emirates. You need required documentation BEFORE they will let you board. OR check Emirates travelers page to see what they are currently requiring!!!
Саламалейкум! Такой вопрос я держу пост, время сухура в нашем городе 4:33, я знал что не успеваю но все равно продолжил доедать пищу закончил в 4:35 нарушен ли мой пост?
Paola X
Rome, Italy111 contributions
Per visitare la Moschea le donne devono avere tutte le braccia coperte (oltre le gambe) oppure si può entrare con una maglia a mezza manica?
Grazie
SZGMCmedia
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Greetings,
Sheikh Zayed Grand mosque conveys you its sincere regards, and thank you for your interest in visiting Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center.
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque welcomes you and wishes you a unique experience and memorable journey during your visit. With the reference to your inquiry concerning the dress code, kindly note that for your comfort and convenience, we strongly recommend for visitors to wear their own clothing to the ‘Mosque Manners’ standards (attached). Specifically this means clothing of any color which is not transparent, long sleeves (to the wrist), long (to the ankle) jeans/trousers/skirts and a headscarf which covers the hair (for women) and we advise all visitors to abide by it to avoid further delays. We would also like to draw your attention to the souvenir shop at the Souq Al Jami are selling clothing for both genders.
For more information, do not hesitate to contact us on our website on szgmc.gov.ae , official platforms on Instagram at @szgmc_ae, or call +97124191919.
Best regards,
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre
Daria H
9 contributions
Nous souhaitons visiter la mosquée dans 2 semaines avec 2 enfants de 4 et 6 ans. Mon mari et moi avons les 3 doses de vaccin. Et nos enfants rien. Faut-il aux adultes un test PCR en plus des vaccinations? Faut-il un test PCR aux enfants pour y rentrer? Merci de vos réponses.
theeatlog
Colombo, Sri Lanka62 contributions
(Je ne suis pas francophone, mais j'essaie répondre au votre question.) Oui, il faut présenter tous les deux pour les adultes. Pour les enfants, je pense qu'il faut présenter un test PCR en l'espace de 48 heures - mais j'en ne suis pas sûre. Abu Dhabi est plus strict de Dubai!
Daria H
9 contributions
Nous souhaitons visiter la mosquée dans 2 semaines avec 2 enfants de 4 et 6 ans. Mon mari et moi avons les 3 doses de vaccin. Et nos enfants rien. Faut-il aux adultes un test PCR en plus des vaccinations? Faut-il un test PCR aux enfants pour y rentrer? Merci de vos réponses.
I have a 2 year old son, what would the attire be? What is provided for men?
Dheya_T
Bahrain609 contributions
I am not sure if 2 years children are permitted. You need to check with them . Nothing is provided for men but you need to be suitably dressed as mentioned on their website
Regards
samantha k
London, UK108 contributions
Hi I have read online that due to Covid restrictions the mosque are currently not allowing visitors to hire traditional clothing for their visit. This was dated in January 2022. Can anyone confirm whether this is still the case? Thank you
samantha k
London, UK108 contributions
Hi I have read online that due to Covid restrictions the mosque are currentlu not allowing visitors to hire traditional clothing for their visit. This was dated in January 2022. Can anyone confirm whether this is still the case? Thank you
Hi! In march 2022, is it necessary to have a negative PCR test to enter? Or is the vaccination vertificate enough?
SZGMCmedia
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Greetings,,
Sheikh Zayed Grand mosque conveys you its sincere regards, and thank you for your interest in visiting Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center.
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque welcomes you and wishes you a unique experience and memorable journey during your visit. With the reference to your inquiry concerning the covid - 19 requirements, kindly note that in line with the preventive measures taken by the Government to curb the spread of the pandemic all residents and tourists should show a ‘Green’ status on the Alhosn app.
However for visitors coming from outside the country and they can’t upload Al Hosn app, they need to present a vaccination certificate indicating that you have received two doses of any of the approved vaccines with a negative PCR test result a validity not exceed 14 days from the date of the examination even if it's done from abroad. (applicable to those above 16 years of age)
In addition, Visitors who are not vaccinated must present a negative PCR result no more than 48 hours.
Pre reservation is a prerequisite during your visit to the mosque, Kindly obtain an free access pass online by clicking on the following link: visit.szgmc.gov.ae/
For more information, do not hesitate to contact us on our website on szgmc.gov.ae , official platforms on Instagram at @szgmc_ae, or call +97124191919.
Best regards,
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
Frequently Asked Questions about Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center is open:
- Fri - Fri 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Fri - Fri 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Sat - Thu 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- 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 350 Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center tours on Tripadvisor
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- (1.32 km) Park Rotana
- Restaurants near Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center:
- (0.26 km) Starbucks
- (0.99 km) The Forge
- (1.21 km) Punjab Grill
- (0.99 km) Li Jiang
- (1.06 km) Mijana
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