Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Mosque Half-Day Tour from Dubai

Depart Dubai and journey to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi by modern air-conditioned vehicle. Relax in comfort on the 90-minute drive with your professional driver/guide .On arrival, marvel at the 4th largest mosque in the world.

Spread over 30 acres, the magnificent structure took more than a decade to build and now stands as a showcase for the United Arab Emirate’s Islamic cultural heritage. Roam around the site, where up to 40,000 worshippers can be accommodated at any one time.

Marvel at priceless features, such as the huge Swarovski crystal chandeliers, floral mosaics and artifacts of gold, silver and marble. Be amazed by the gigantic carpet in the main prayer hall. Measuring 60,570 square feet and weighing 35 tons, the carpet was made in Iran and is the result of the toil of thousands of carpet weavers over 2 years!

Take stunning souvenir photos of the complex and its awe-inspiring architecture, and get a better appreciation of the vision of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the late president of the UAE and the mastermind behind the mosque. Depart Abu Dhabi and journey back to Dubai for drop off at your hotel or designated location.

• The duration of the tour includes the time required for hotel pick-up and drop off
  • The pick-up time will be within 45 minutes of your booked tour time. If there are any changes, you will be notified by email
  • Women must wear long, loose clothing to ensure that their arms and legs are fully covered. Women are also required to cover their heads at all times. The supplier can provide a local abaya and scarf (long black dress) if needed. Men must not reveal any flesh above their knees and their shoulders must be covered. Failure to do so will result in refused entry. Please note, no clothes are provided for men.

air-conditioned vehicle

Depart Dubai and travel to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle. Relax in comfort on the ninety-minute journey with your professional driver/guide (if option booked). Upon arrival, admire the eighth largest mosque in the world.

Measuring twelve hectares in size, the construction of the magnificent structure took more than a decade and is now an example of the UAE’s cultural heritage. Walk through the place, which can accommodate up to 40,000 people at a time.

Admire priceless décor, including massive Swarovski crystal chandeliers , floral mosaics, and gold, silver, and marble pieces. You will be impressed by the enormous carpet in the main worship hall, measuring 5,627 square meters and weighing 35 tons. It was made in Iran and is the result of the hard work of thousands of carpet weavers for two years.

Take incredible souvenir photos of the complex and its impressive architecture and better appreciate Zayed bin ‘s vision Sultan Al Nahyan, the former president of the Emirates and the mind behind the mosque. Depart Abu Dhabi and travel back to Dubai to return to your hotel or chosen location.

• Tour duration includes time required for hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Free pick-up service is available only from hotels in central Dubai, airport or in Port Rashid
  • Pick-up will take place within 45 minutes before arrival. of the tour time you have booked. If there are any changes, you will be notified by email
  • Women should wear long, loose clothing to ensure their arms and legs are completely covered. They must also keep their heads covered at all times. The supplier can provide a local abaya and scarf (long black dress), if necessary. Men should not show skin above the knees and should have their shoulders covered.
• If these guidelines are not met, entry will not be permitted. Please note that men’s clothing is not provided.

air-conditioned vehicle

Leave Dubai and travel to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle. Relax in comfort during the 90-minute journey in the company of your specialized guide/driver (if option selected). Upon arrival, marvel at the eighth largest mosque in the world.

Occupying an area of more than 30 acres, the magnificent construction took more than 10 years to complete and is currently considered the most beautiful example of the UAE’s cultural heritage. Explore the site, where more than 40,000 worshipers can be accommodated at the same time.

Marvel at the priceless features, including the enormous Swarovski crystal chandeliers, floral mosaics and gold, silver and marble artifacts. Be amazed by the gigantic carpet in the main prayer hall. Measuring 60,570 square meters and weighing 35 tons, the carpet was produced in Iran and is the result of the work of thousands of weavers, who took more than two years to finish it.

Take stunning souvenir photos of the complex and its imposing architecture, and gain a better understanding of the vision of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the late president of the UAE and the brains behind the mosque. Leave Abu Dhabi and return to Dubai, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or designated location.

Good to Know Before You Go

• Tour duration includes transfers to and from your hotel
  • Free transfer is only offered in case of hotels located in central Dubai, airport or Port Rashid • The transfer will pick you up within 45 minutes of your pick-up time reservation. In case of any changes, you will be informed by email• Women must wear long, loose clothing that fully covers their arms and legs. Throughout the tour, women must also cover their heads. The local operator may offer a local abaya (long black dress) and a scarf. Men must wear pants or shorts that cover the knee, and the shoulders must be covered. In case of non-compliance with these rules, entry will be refused. Please note that no will be provided clothes for men