6-Hour Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Tour from Dubai or Abu Dhabi

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 See seven crystal chandeliers made by Faustig
• 02 Worship at the divine prayer hall
• 03 Look at the world's largest 5,700-square-meter carpet
• 04 Explore 82 domes and 1,096 pillars of the mosque
• 05 Marvel at the pure white marble, intricate designs, and lunar illumination

Sign up for a spiritual tour to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, built to embody Islam's foremost message of peace and tolerance and to welcome people of all beliefs. Explore its 1,096 amethyst-and-jasper-embedded columns, 82 white marble domes, reflective pools, gold-plated Swarovski chandeliers, iconic prayer hall, and large marble mosaic artworks while capturing memorable photos throughout the visit.

Sign up for a spiritual tour to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, built to embody Islam's foremost message of peace and tolerance and to welcome people of all beliefs.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Abu Dhabi, Dubai

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Visit from Dubai or Abu Dhabi

• Connect with your tour guide, who will pick you up from your Dubai or Abu Dhabi hotel to begin the itinerary.
• Start with a drive towards the mosque, approximately 1 hour from Dubai and 20 minutes from Abu Dhabi.
• After reaching the mosque, there is a short 10-minute break to adjust the dress code and complete the procedure for entering the mosque.
• Upon entering, there will be a dress code check, so please make sure you follow the instructions below:
  • No smoking inside the mosque
  • No food is allowed inside the mosque
  • No display of affection
  • No transparent or see-through clothing
  • No shorts or skirts
  • No sleeveless shirts
  • No clothing with profanity
  • No tight clothing; women should be covered with a long dress, which may be of any colour
• Before entering the mosque, there is a small shopping mall where ladies can buy an abaya for 45 to 100 AED (12 USD to 27 USD), so if you cannot arrange it before the visit, do not worry, as there is a facility to buy the dress.
• After entering the mosque, there is a photo stop at each corner where guests can take pictures with the amazing Grand Mosque in the background.
• Go inside the prayer hall to see the biggest chandelier and also have a look at the world's largest carpet.
• You may visit a nearby shopping mall and food court to eat and go shopping.
• Finally, return to your hotel to end the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Professional tour guide
• Transport from and to the hotel
• Water bottles in the vehicle

What's Not Included

• Lunch and dinner
• Abaya for women

What to bring

• Abaya (long dress to cover the whole body of ladies guests)

Know before you go

• Mosques hold a religious and sacred position for all Muslims. Visitors should therefore abide by specific ethics and rules and show full respect by following the instructions below:
  • No smoking inside the mosque
  • No food is allowed inside the mosque
  • No display of affection
  • No transparent or see-through clothing
  • No shorts or skirts
  • No sleeveless shirts
  • No clothing with profanity
  • No tight clothing

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Tour start

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.