From Dubai: Half Day Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Guided Tour

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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This special sightseeing tour takes you to the most celebrated attraction of Abu Dhabi, the prime testimony of Islamic craftsmanship - the majestic & beautiful Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque! A serene place of worship; open for everybody to visit and experience the unique artistic splendor and find a new meaning to peacefulness, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is that rare place which attracts people irrespective of nationality, race, caste & creed! Indeed a once-in-lifetime-visit destination that stands as the pride of UAE's capital city.

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Stop At: Dubai, Dubai, Emirate of 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 guide. On arrival, marvel at the 8th largest mosque in the world.

This is one of the significant contemporary Islamic architecture in the world, which accommodates thousands of worshippers at a time. It took 11 years to complete this immense architecture that covers over 30 acres of Land.

The incredible view of the Grand Mosque Abu Dhabi will be a feast to your eyes as it exhibits the cultural diversity of Islam with modern architecture and designs. The exterior surface of the Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque is covered with Sivec marble from Greece and Macedonia; its central dome is one of the largest mosque-domes in the world.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street, 5th St, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates

Get to the Mosque and watch its rich traditional designs, from floor to ceiling, as the name says its ‘grand’ in every angle. Attractions here are plenty... most notable among them are the world’s largest hand-woven carpet (measuring around 60,570 sq ft. this carpet was hand-woven by about 1,200 - 1,300 carpet knitters), largest marble mosaic floral design in the world, third-largest chandelier in the world (that adorns the main prayer hall), glass panels studded with Swarovski crystals, and many more! The interiors of The Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque are richly decorated with verses of the Holy Quran in three varieties of Arabic calligraphy.

As you move around the premises you can see the reflective pools that surround the Mosque, which in turn amplifies its beauty! Overall you will never get tired of exploring the gigantic structural masterpieces. After completing the Mosque visit, you will be dropped back to the selected location/hotel by us.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Inclusions

  • Pickup and drop off to the selected hotel / select location
  • Clean and air-conditioned modern vehicle.
  • Professional licensed tour guide
  • Cold mineral water
  • Entry/Admission - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center

Exclusions

  • Any extra services or expenses not mentioned above.
  • Tipping kitty

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • 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. A long Abaya with scarf (long black dress attire) will be provided by the tour operator if needed which must be returned back. 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
  • It is not possible to visit the Sheikh Zayed Mosque during any Islamic festival
  • The duration of the tour includes the time required for hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Complimentary pick-up is available from hotels in central Dubai
  • There is a shuttle bus service to the entrance from the main gate of the palace. Guided tours are not permitted inside the Palace
  • Pickup will be from 8:00 AM and 8:45 AM for the Morning option. Please be ready at the hotel lobby by 8:00AM.
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Afternoon tour, the pickup will be from 03:30 PM to 04:15 PM. Please be ready at the hotel lobby by 03:30 PM
  • Kindly share your Whatsapp number for easy communication during the pickup
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

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Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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