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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

A sight in Abu Dhabi, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Late afternoon.

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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi
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Why go

White marble mosque with 82 domes, a vast hand-knotted carpet and reflective pools.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Abu Dhabi, alongside 3 sights, 2 activities and 2 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is Mangrove National Park kayaking, 7.0 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight · Culture
Price
Free
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Late afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Abu Dhabi, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Mangrove National Park kayaking

    Guided kayak tours through channels of protected mangroves near Eastern Mangroves.

    Activity · 7.0 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Qasr Al Hosn

    The city's oldest stone building, an 18th-century fort turned museum.

    Sight · 14 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Al Mina Fish Market

    Port market where you pick fresh fish and have it grilled or fried at nearby stalls.

    Food · 15 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Saadiyat Public Beach

    Long white-sand beach with calm water, where hawksbill turtles nest in season.

    Outdoors · 15 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Louvre Abu Dhabi

    Jean Nouvel's domed museum on Saadiyat Island, spanning world art from antiquity to now.

    Sight · 16 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

    Indoor theme park on Yas Island home to Formula Rossa, one of the fastest roller coasters.

    Activity · 16 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a stop on our Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Hatta route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Abu Dhabi run from 22°C in January to 39°C in August; March is usually the wettest month. For Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque itself, we suggest: Late afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Abu Dhabi from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Abu Dhabi weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Abu Dhabi - Al Rawdah - W54 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Coordinates
24.41283, 54.47498
Destination
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Website
szgmc.gov.ae

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: quick answers

How much time do you need at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque?

Plan on about 2 hours at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque?

Our pick: Late afternoon. Insider tip: Book a free time slot online; closed to tourists Friday mornings.

Is Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque free?

Yes, we list Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque?

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is at Abu Dhabi - Al Rawdah - W54 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque?

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque appears on Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Hatta, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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