Things to do in Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Visitors to the island can’t help but stand in awe at their first sight: the majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in pristine white marble. An architectural masterpiece of immense proportions, it has 82 domes,1000 pillars and space for up to 40,000 worshippers. It is a premier example of modern Islamic architecture and was both the grand vision of late president Sheik Zayed bin Sulta Al Nahyan and his final resting place.
Blending influences from Mamluk, Ottoman, Fatimid and Indo-Islamic architectural styles with the more contemporary, the mosque has involved the work of artisans across the globe. The result is an awe-inspiring landmark of superlatives. Not only is it the largest mosque in the country, it also lays claim to the following: the largest mosaic in the world, biggest carpet and the third-largest chandelier with a whopping 11 tonnes of dazzling Swarovski crystals and 24-karat galvanized gold.
Fortunately for many, it’s also one of the few mosques in the country in which non-muslims are allowed to enter. However, do remember to respect the mosque etiquette by wearing long, loose-fitting, ankle-length pants or skirts, long sleeves and a headscarf for women.
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Private Louvre Abu Dhabi and Mosque visit with lunch from Dubai
Book your Louvre Abu Dhabi and Mosque visit from Dubai. Enjoy a delicious lunch and marvel in the white marble of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
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Book your Abu Dhabi city tour leaving from Dubai, marvel at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and learn about the Emirati culture at the Heritage Village.
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Abu Dhabi Mosque and Louvre Museum with lunch from Dubai
Discover the Abu Dhabi Louvre Museum and famous Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque with a complimentary pick-up from Dubai. This tour will offer you the opportunity to visit two iconic monuments in one tour and enjoy lunch in the biggest mall in Abu Dhabi.
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Abu Dhabi half-day tour from Abu Dhabi
Get to see the past and present of Abu Dhabi on this half day tour. You will visit the Mosque, the Heritage Village and the dates market.
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Abu Dhabi half-day tour from Abu Dhabi
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How to get there
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Reviews Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
“There is very little information on this tour. Would have been helpful to know that ladies visiting the mosque should be fully covered head to toe and not wear anything see-through or sheer. Told we would see the palace but it was from the other side of the river, not quite the view we envisaged. Visited a shop portrayed as a 'local gallery' and sat in a room where they tried to sell carpets to us. Then taken to a shop selling different types of dates, again, another sales pitch. Disappointing”
“Affordable and easy to book. My friends and I had great time!”
“Die E Sportplattform war komplett gesperrt. Das ist eigentlich ein absolutes nogo. Schade das wir das nicht früher gewusst haben. Dann wäre diese Ausflug komplett gekanselt worden.”
“Die Ausschreibung „Moschee und Heritage Village“ wurde geboten. Leider war der Ausstellungsteil im Village geschlossen, nur die Verkaufsstände geöffnet. Anschließend ein Mittagessen schlechter Qualität zum Aufpreis von 25,-€ pP, welches 1 h in Anspruch nahm (man wurde gefragt, ob man das möchte aber eine Alternative gab es nicht). Danach direkter Rückweg. Hier bot der Reiseleiter halbherzig weitere Möglichkeiten an, riet aber zur Rückfahrt. Leider bekam man keinen Überblick von Abu Dhabi!”
