Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Mosque Half-Day Guided Tour from Dubai

Overview

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This special sightseeing tour takes you to the most celebrated attraction of Abu Dhabi, the majestic & beautiful Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Explore the mosque's gorgeous architecture and unique artistic splendor on this half-day, guided tour. This tour includes entrance fees and transport by an air-conditioned vehicle.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Women should wear long, loose clothing that fully covers the arms, legs, and head. Transparent clothing is strictly prohibited.

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Qasr Al Watan may be closed without notice during presidential events. In such cases, this visit will be replaced with Heritage Village

ANNOUNCEMENT: As per the national government of Abu Dhabi Qasr Al Watan (PRESIDENTIAL PALACE) will be closed from 11th October (FRIDAY) until 17th October (THURSDAY)

There is a shuttle bus service to the entrance from the main gate of the palace. Guided tours are not permitted inside the Palace

Pickup will be from 8:00 AM and 8:45 AM for the Morning option. Please be ready at the hotel lobby by 8:00AM.

Afternoon tour, the pickup will be from 03:30 PM to 04:15 PM. Please be ready at the hotel lobby by 03:30 PM

Kindly share your Whatsapp number for easy communication during the pickup

Mosque Hours: Sat to Thu: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm (Last entry 9:30 pm)

Fri: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Last entry 11:30 am) & from 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Last entry 9:30 pm)

Tattoos must be covered for the mosque visit

The itinerary is for reference only, and the order may change.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Sheikh Zayed Mosque Entry Tickets

Professional licensed tour guide

Transport by air-conditioned vehicle

Cold mineral water

Hotel/accommodation pickup and drop-off (central Dubai hotels only)

Gratuities

Food and drinks

Any additional services or expenses not specified as included

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel/ accommodation and take you to the imposing Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. This is one of the most prominent symbols of contemporary Islamic architecture in the world. It took 11 years to complete this immense mosque, which covers over 30 acres of Land. The incredible view of the Grand Mosque will be a feast for your eyes as it combines the cultural diversity of Islamic art with modern architecture and design. The exterior surfaces of the Grand Mosque are covered in Sivec marble from Greece and Macedonia and its main dome is one of the largest mosque-domes in the world. Get to the Mosque to watch its rich traditional designs from floor to ceiling. The mosque offers plenty of attractions, most notable among them are the world’s largest hand-woven carpet (measuring around 60,570 sq ft. this carpet was hand-woven by about 1,200 - 1,300 carpet knitters), the world's largest marble mosaic floral design, the world's third-largest chandelier (that adorns the main prayer hall), and glass panels studded with Swarovski crystals. The Mosque interiors are richly decorated with verses of the Holy Quran in three varieties of Arabic calligraphy. As you move around the premises you can see the reflective pools that surround the Mosque, which in turn amplify its beauty. Overall you will never get tired exploring this gigantic structural masterpiece. After completing the Mosque visit and a few memorable photo sessions, you will be dropped back at your hotel/ accommodation.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Half-Day Sharing Tour English

Enjoy a half-day Sheikh Zayed Mosque tour in Abu Dhabi on sharing basis with an English-speaking driver.
Pickup included

Reviews

4.88

432 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

393

I would do it again
Tameshia U,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Beautiful mosque. Team is well informed. Punctual and good communication . My guide was helpful and was willing to take pictures
Well worth the money :)
Connector29523110285,
Jun 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was well-organised, with a convenient hotel pickup which made things hassle-free. Our group had around 15 people – a good size for keeping things sociable without feeling crowded. While the tour itself was mostly self-directed, we had two full hours to explore the stunning mosque at our own pace, which was ideal. It’s a great option if you want to avoid the cost and effort of organising your own transport, and it also offers a nice chance to meet other travellers and make a few friends along the way. Definitely worth it for the ease and experience!
Sheik Zayed Grand Mosque
Rachel H,
May 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Had an amazing experience visiting the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, it was spectacular and stunning to see, and we enjoyed learning about the building. Our tour guide Ibrahim was really knowledgeable, friendly and looked after us well. Would definitely recommend this trip.
A wonderful experience....
JNaia B,
Apr 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A wonderful experience. My kids learned a lot about the UAE and got to experience the beautiful Mosque.
A great first day...
Leah G,
Apr 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A great first day experience. Ramadan was a fantastic tour guide, very knowledgeable, and super helpful to make sure we had everything we needed to get into the mosque.
Our tour guide,Yusuf gave...
Reginald L,
Mar 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our tour guide,Yusuf gave us a great experience by providing facts and history of not only the Grand Mosque but of Islam and the culture of the UAE. Throughout the tour he was able to give explanations of what went into building the Grand Mosque and made sure to answer any and all questions no matter if we felt shy or reluctant to ask. Yusuf is a great photographer as well and knows how to work the camera angles on a phone :)
Great 1/2 day trip to see this beautiful mosque!!
O7428XJandrear,
Jan 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a great 1/2 day trip out of Dubai to see this beautiful mosque!! We were picked up and dropped off at our hotel. Our guide did a great job giving instructions and historical information on the drive to the mosque. He helped the women in the group get set up with appropriate clothing to be able to enter, which was great to not have to worry about! We were on our own once we entered the mosque, which was really nice to have an extended period of time to explore on our own. The hardest part of this trip was that we had some “challenging” parties in our group. Our guide did his best to keep us on track time wise, but 2 groups were completely uncooperative. We took it with a grain of salt and used the extra time to get some gelato in the shopping complex, which was delicious!! (Try the camel burgers too during your free time. They’re delicious!!) All in all, it was a great trip and we thoroughly enjoyed it! We highly recommend this tour.
The world’s masterpiece!
Connector08733610358,
Jan 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The most beautiful masterpiece I have ever seen…(I travelled 27th countries). The words can’t describe, you have to be there yourself. Little tip: see at the day time, (the mosque get close for 3/4h for prayers, then come back in the evening for the grand finale. In the evening mosque illuminates, looks diff.with diff colors & the candles… it’s a breath taking.
Great tour from Dubai
vongd,
Nov 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The mosque was beautiful. Our tour guide Noor was great. Everything went smoothly and he gave us great insight about the mosque and the culture in UAE. Also helped us take some nice pictures. Definitely a good experience if you want a quick trip to Abu Dhabi from Dubai.
Beautiful architecture and learned about the history and culture of the mosque and UAE
Selina A,
Sep 10, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Pickup from hotel was using a mini van, then we were transferred to a larger coach bus. Our tour guide, Adnan, was very knowledgeable and gave us lots of information about UAE and the mosque. The architecture was beautiful, both in the outer courtyard and inside. The tour was structured and well organized. There were designated stops for photo taking, and our guide kindly offered to take lots of photos. Weather was very hot in the summer, but we got a bit of a break in the prayer rooms as those are air conditioned. There is also a mall right across from the mosque (connected underground) which is air conditioned, and there are shops where you can browse and purchase an abaya / head scarf if needed. The mall also has souvenir shops, ice cream and specialty camel milk chocolate stores, food court, and a sit-down restaurant serving authentic Arabic cuisine.