Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Visitor information
- Hours: Saturdays - Thursdays: 9am-10pm, last entry is at 9:30pm; Closed for tourism activities on Friday mornings for worship and opens at 4:30pm
People also ask
Is Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque free entry?
A. Yes, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque daily offers free guided walk-in tours for individuals and groups.
Who is buried in Grand Mosque Abu Dhabi?
The mosque was built under the guidance and supervision of Sheikh Zayed, who was buried here after his death in 2004. It features 82 domes, more than 1,000 columns, 24-carat-gold gilded chandeliers and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet. The main prayer hall is dominated by one of the largest chandeliers.
Is the Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi worth a visit?
What is special about Sheikh Zayed Mosque? Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is one of the largest mosques in the world and is a truly spectacular and grandiose architectural work of art. It's also one of the only few in the region to be open to non-Muslims.