Private Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Tour With Local Guide - English

• Highlights

• Explore the majestic grandeur of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

• Bask in the architectural charm of grand mosque interiors

• Learn Islamic culture and the vision of UAE's previous ruler

• Capture amazing pictures of the mosque and its grand design 

• Enjoy round-trip transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle

Full Description

Experience the beauty and tranquility of one of the most amazing places of worship in the world, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. We shall begin your private Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque tour once your guide picks you up from your hotel or a selected destination on an air-conditioned vehicle. As you start your 90-minute drive to the mosque, relax in comfort and enjoy the road trip with the company of our guide. 

Upon arriving at the mosque, the second-largest in the United Arab Emirates, you shall use the opportunity to discover the beauty and experience the serenity of this majestic building. It is spread across 30 acres and was constructed over more than a decade. Wander about the location, which can hold up to 40,000 worshipers at once, and learn about the Islamic cultural legacy of the United Arab Emirates. 

As you silently stroll towards the serene hallways, admire valuable details of the mosque like the enormous Swarovski crystal chandeliers, flower mosaics, and marble, silver, and gold treasures. You shall also admire the craftsmanship of the enormous carpet in the main prayer hall, which was created in Iran and measures 60,570 square feet and weighs 35 tonnes. 

Continuing your journey, you shall stop by to capture breathtaking pictures of the compound and its magnificent design. Listen to the exciting information shared by our guides to understand Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan's vision, the late president of the UAE, and the brains behind the mosque before winding up the memorable trip. 

Once your tour concludes, our guide will pick you up and you will be dropped off at your hotel or another specified location in Dubai.

Includes

• Pickup and drop-off from your Dubai accommodation or any other specified location

• Transportation in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle

• Access to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque for 2 hours

• Professional English-speaking guide

• Abaya and scarf (a long black attire) for women (to be returned)

• Cold Mineral Water 

Excludes

• Clothes for men

• Any other expenses or services not mentioned in inclusions

• Tipping (not mandatory)

Know before you go

• Everyone must carry the Original Passport while traveling.
  

• The tour does not operate on Fridays.
  

• Women shall wear long, loose clothing that fully covers their arms and legs, and are required to cover their heads at all times. If necessary, women can borrow an abaya with a scarf from a local operator. 

• Men shall cover their shoulders and not expose any skin above their knees, failing which, they’ll be denied entry. 

• The tour duration includes pick-up and drop-off times.

• The tour is not wheelchair friendly.

• Kindly avoid bringing pets or huge luggage on the tour as it is not allowed. 

• The operator will email, text, or WhatsApp you the night before if there are any changes to the specific pickup time. Hence, kindly share your Whatsapp number when making a reservation for simple communication during the pickup. 

• Islamic holidays may have an impact on the visitors' entry to the Sheikh Zayed Mosque.

• The morning tour begins from 8.00 to 8.45 am, except on Fridays. Pick up will be done 0-45 minutes prior to the selected time, depending on your location. 

• Complimentary pick-up services are available from Dubai city hotels, apartments, and Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal & Port Rashid. You may also prefer pick-up from Bab Al Shams, Al Maha resort, and Jebel Ali with an additional fee.

• 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)