Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Sat–Thu

9:00 AM–8:30 PM

Friday

9:00–11:30 AM, 2:30–8:30 PM

Entry

Paid, by advance booking

Dress

Modest and covering

Tickets and prices

The final price is confirmed on WhatsApp before any payment.

What is included

What you will see and do

1. The courtyard: a vast white marble expanse inlaid with floral patterns, surrounded by arched corridors.
2. 82 domes: the largest about 32.6 meters in diameter and 84 meters high, above the prayer hall.
3. Four minarets: about 107 meters tall, at the corners of the courtyard.
4. The carpet: about 5,400 sqm, roughly 35 tons, about 70% New Zealand wool and 30% cotton. It set a Guinness World Record in 2007 as the largest hand-knotted carpet in the world.
5. The chandeliers: seven gold-plated steel chandeliers, inspired by the date palm tree, with tens of millions of crystal pieces.
6. The nighttime lighting: the façade's color changes every two nights according to the phase of the moon.
7. The visitor center: the Light and Peace exhibition, the Souq Al Jami market, and the 360-degree Diya experience.
8. The Sura night tour: a separate evening experience, booked separately.

Who it suits

When to go

Getting there

• From Dubai: the simplest way is an organized tour with hotel pickup. We'll confirm the exact pickup time in writing when you book.
• By intercity bus: line E101 from the Ibn Battuta bus station (near the Ibn Battuta metro station on the Red Line), or line E100 from Al Ghubaiba station, to Abu Dhabi's central bus station. From there, continue by taxi.
• By taxi: there's a taxi stand at the mosque during opening hours. You can also book a TransAD taxi.
• By local bus: according to the official website, there's a public bus stop near the mosque.
• By car: there are parking areas on the southern side of the mosque, with signs to the entrances. Small electric cars shuttle visitors from the parking area to the start of the tour route. The mosque itself does not offer transport from Dubai.
• Between the mosque and the Wahat Al Karama memorial site there's a shuttle every half hour, from 10:00 AM to 7:15 PM, according to the mosque's official website.

Good to know

1. Dress code: long, loose clothing down to the ankle, for men and women. Women also cover their hair. No tight, sheer, or short clothing.
2. Women: sleeves down to the wrist. Men: legs covered, no sleeveless shirts. It's also best to avoid clothing with slogans or graphics.
3. Visitor entry requires advance booking. Without a booking, according to the official website, the visit isn't approved.
4. As of September 2026, visitor entry is paid. Worshippers and visitors aged 60 and up enter free, and the mosque's guided cultural tours remain free. On an organized tour with us, the ticket is handled as part of the booking.
5. On Fridays the mosque is closed to visitors between 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM, during midday prayer.
6. Food and drink are not allowed inside, except water, and smoking is prohibited, including e-cigarettes. Sharp objects, lighters, speakers, dolls, and soft toys are also not allowed.
7. Photography: allowed for personal use with a non-professional camera, at the designated photo spots. Commercial photography or professional equipment requires a permit.
8. Accessibility: wheelchairs are available for elderly visitors and people with disabilities, and there are restrooms for men and women. There's a security check at the entrance.
9. There are also night tours called Sura, which require a separate booking.
10. On a tour from Dubai, pickup from distant areas like Jebel Ali is arranged separately. We'll confirm the pickup point and terms when you book.