TYPE
Private
DURATION
3 Hours
Live Tour Guide
UAE national guide
PRICE
270 AED
Written By Arabiers Digital & Reviewed by Robeena Brown
13 January 2025
The Abu Dhabi Mosque tour intends to give the first timers in the city an experience of the magnificent architecture of the mosque. It also gives an impressive understanding of the cultural and religious side of the UAE.
This interactive tour of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque takes 3 hours and it is usually under the guide of a certified historian. It is also one of the most sought after cultural experiences in the city by different visitors.
The tour usually takes place during the day, with the company of a guide, who takes you around the mosque and explains various aspects of the Islamic culture, its art, and the mosque’s architecture. This tour is of great importance to the UAE, and it is for this reason it is carried out by a certified UAE national historian guide.
The guide must be a citizen of UAE, born in Abu Dhabi and is usually certified by the ministry of culture and tourism.
During this tour, you will also learn about the founding father of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan’s vision and how his vision influenced the building of the mosque. You can also see the expert teams’ dedication and hard work from diverse parts of the world, including the 1300 craftsmen from Iran, who hand-knitted the world’s largest carpet for the main prayer hall.
Take a tour of the halls, which are marbled and admire the outstanding gems such as the gold-plated Swarovski chandeliers, the huge pools that reflects some of the many columns with amethyst and jasper embedded on them, and the large marble mosaic artwork in the courtyard.
After concluding the tour of the mosque, you can proceed to have a chat over coffee with your guide at the New Visitors Center and plaza at the Sheikh Zayed Grand mosque. During this relaxing moment you can ask any questions regarding the culture, attire, food, tradition or marriage customs of the UAE.
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If Cancellation is made before 72 hours for full refund will be made. NO SHOW will be charge 100% of the actual amount paid.
There are two ways to do this private grand Abu Dhabi Mosque Tour: either you travel alone to the mosque for the tour, or we can arrange for pick up from any Abu Dhabi hotel.
Duration | Adult | Child | Infant |
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3 hours tour direct reporting in mosque | 260 AED (70 USD) | 190 AED (51 USD) | Free (If parents joining the tour) |
3 hours tour with return hotel transfer | 460 AED (126 USD) | 390 AED (106 USD) | Free (If parents joining the tour) |
We can also combine several Abu Dhabi tours to create a full-day excursion that includes both a city tour and a desert safari in Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque holds pios place in the hearts of Muslims. Visitors need to abide by certain rules and show respect by adhering to all the instructions specified below.
If you need to know more about why the dress code matters much while visiting the grand mosque in Abu Dhabi check out here.
Because the Grand Mosque Tour involves a lot of walking, we schedule all of the tours after breakfast or lunch. We urge all our guests to have a meal before they arrive for the tour. Coffee and water are provided at the end of the tour. You can also purchase some snacks if you wish from Souq Al Jami, which is in the vicinity of the mosque.
There is no specific time as such. Any time that is convenient for you is a good time. But, it is better to choose a morning or late evening tour during summer because the afternoon heat is unbearable. If you are a photography enthusiast, the best time to visit is just before sunset or during the golden hour to guarantee some amazing photos of you and the mosque complex.
Your sunglasses are undoubtedly something you wouldn't leave behind, considering UAE's strong sunlight. Make sure you do not forget them because the sunlight reflects off the white building, which can be blinding.
This could be your first time interacting with a local Emirati, so you are free to brainstorm a list of questions that you can ask at the end of your tour during coffee time.