Written By Arabiers Digital & Reviewed by Robeena Brown
04 July 2024 | 12 min read
When you tour Abu Dhabi, you will notice several mosques spread across the city. However, the one must-visit for you is the Grand Mosque. The size of this Mosque will amaze you, it stands as the largest Mosque in the world, and its architecture is a notch. The Mosque features the world's biggest hand-tied cover, 82 vaults, over 1,000 segments, and 24-carat gold overlaid light fixtures.
The Sheikh Zayed Mosque's doors are always open to everyone, just like in every Mosque. Visitor hours at the Sheikh Zayed Mosque are from 9 am to 10 pm.
The last person is allowed to enter the Mosque 30 minutes before the Sheikh Zayed Mosque's closure time. There are exceptions on Friday, a day set apart for worship, and Mosque is open for visiting from 4:30 pm to 10 pm. At certain times during the day, they allow a one-hour tour.
Time of Sheikh Zayed mosque entry Sheikh Zayed Mosque's opening and closing times
| Monday to Thursday | 9:00 am - 10:00 pm |
| Friday to Friday | 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Saturday to Sunday | 9:00 am - 10:00 pm |
There are no tickets required for you to enter the Grand Mosque. It is free to visit Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi like it is free to visit any other payer hall or Mosque.
You can join worshippers at the Mosque during the daily five-time mandatory prayers.