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Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Mosque Sheikh Zayed d'Abou Dabi
Bassin extérieur
Salle de prière

Visiting the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque ranks among the largest in the world and stands as a significant architectural achievement. Designed to represent the cultural diversity of Islam, it serves as a center for worship, culture, and education. Constructed between 1996 and 2007, this structure can accommodate up to 40,000 worshippers.

Modern architecture with diverse influences

The design of the mosque blends Moroccan, Moorish, and Indo-Islamic influences with contemporary elements. Its main dome is among the largest in the world, rising 85 meters high with a diameter of 32.8 meters. The complex features 82 white marble domes, minarets reaching 107 meters in height, and 1,096 columns inlaid with semi-precious stones.

A masterpiece of art and craftsmanship

The interior is equally striking, housing the largest hand-woven carpet in the world, which weighs 35 tons and covers 5,627 square meters. The chandeliers, manufactured in Germany and decorated with Swarovski crystals, add a sense of scale. The largest chandelier measures 10 meters in diameter and 15 meters in height. Visitors can also view walls decorated with floral mosaics and reflective pools that amplify the appearance of the building.

Visiting tips

The mosque is open to visitors every day except Friday morning, which is reserved for Muslim prayer. Free guided tours in English are available, providing context on the history, architecture, and cultural significance of the site. It is important to adhere to the dress code. Men must wear long pants, and women must cover their heads with a scarf and wear loose-fitting clothing. Abayas and scarves are provided at the entrance for women who do not have them.

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Opening hours

Open for visitors every day of the year, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, except on Friday mornings when the site is reserved for prayer.
Hours are indicative and subject to change

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Reviews of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

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Avygeo ranking

#230
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#11
in Asia
#1
in United Arab Emirates
#1
in Abu Dhabi

Majestic mosque

I have such great memories of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. I went there quickly during a flight layover. Abu Dhabi lets travelers leave the airport and a shuttle drops them off right at the mosque. You have to wear a black outfit that covers you up to get inside. Once inside this immaculately white mosque, admire the marble columns, the rugs, the chandeliers, and especially the decorations made of semi-precious stones.

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Stunning and already a classic

Even though it is relatively recent, it is obvious that this mosque is a monument that will stand the test of time. Both the exterior and the interior are worth visiting and are well worth the trip.

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Most beautiful place in the UAE?

In a country that tends to reach high into the sky to show off its wealth (I am talking about architecture), this mosque stands out for its horizontal spaces inside and around it, with lovely gardens and reflecting pools. It also stands out for the care put into its decor and its relative white and gold sobriety. As you get closer, you will see that there are arabesques everywhere, the marbles take on different colors inside, and the chandeliers add a panoply of hues and sparkles that contrast with the monochrome exterior.
A must see

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Sleek and opulent all at once

Seen from a distance, dressed all in white with a few golden accents, the grand mosque looks understated and clean, all while being majestic with its many domes and towers.
Up close, you realize that some walls are covered in arabesques, and then inside, the white gives way to multicolored marble, flashy chandeliers, and much richer decoration.
The visit is worth the trip.
A few notes: dear gentlemen, avoid wearing shorts for the visit, and dear ladies, avoid showing your legs and shoulders. But do not panic, the organization lends you something to cover up with before entering if necessary, so you will not be turned away!
Another surprise, the whole check-in is done underground, after walking through the corridors of a shopping mall. In short, there is an entrance for tourists, and an entrance for those praying.

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