Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu, Dubai UAE

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is located in Abu, Dubai capital of UAE (United and Arab Emirates) and is considered to the key for worship in the country. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque was initiated by the late president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan who wanted to establish a structure which unites the cultural diversity of Islamic world, the historical and modern values of architecture and art. The mosque was constructed from 1996 to 2007. It is the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates and the eighth largest mosque in the world. The carpet in the main prayer hall is considered to be the world's largest carpet made by Iran's Carpet Company and designed by Iranian artist Ali Khaliqi.

Daily Visiting Times:

Saturday to Thursday – 9:00 am to 10:00 pm
Friday’s Time – 4:30 pm to 11:00 pm

Daily Walk in Tour Schedule:

Sunday – Thursday – 10am, 11 am and 5 pm
Friday – 5pm, 7pm
Saturday – 10am, 11am, 2pm, 5pm and 7pm

No entry fee is there. It is important to understand the dress code when visiting the mosque. Long, loose fitting, ankle length trousers or skirts for women and men.Women must wear a headscarf.

Hotels near Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

1. Park Rotana Abu Dhabi