Help / FAQ
A. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque opens its doors to visitors from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. except for Friday mornings as it is closed for tourism activities and is reopened for visitors starting from 4:30 p.m. Moreover, the mosque is closed on the first day of Eid Al Fitr (Feast of Breakfast) and Eid Al Adha (Feast of Sacrifice).
A. No, admission to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is free.
A. Yes, every day the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque offers free guided walk-in tours for individuals and groups.
Tours are led by official Guides at the mosque who will take you and other members of the public around the mosque explaining various elements of the architecture and Islamic culture.
Visitors should arrive approximately 15 minutes before the tour time, and our Visitor Experience coordinators will be there to greet you and assist you in joining a tour. The tour is approximately 30-45 minutes in length.
A. Tours commence on the East side of the mosque. Ask any of our friendly operations team (security or ground staff) where the tours start and they will be happy to guide you to the right starting point.
A. No, visitors can make their own way to the mosque by (taxi, bus or personal car).
A. Children are welcome during the visit but must remain under the constant guidance and supervision of their parents.
A. 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.
Please refer to Mosque Manners.
A. Yes, you can park your car in the southern car parking lots as indicated by the signboards located alongside the entrances to the mosque.
A. Yes, there are several sanitary facilities (Toilets) available, for both male and female.
A. Smoking is NOT allowed anywhere on the mosque grounds.
A. Many of the architectural features of the mosque (particularly the delicate marble and carpet) must be handled with care to ensure they are protected and not prone to damage.
A. Yes, the mosque is open and welcomes all individuals and groups either with or without a guide.
A. Yes, photographs and videos are allowed for personal use. Professional filmmakers and media establishments must obtain the centre's prior permission by filling out the Filming Permission Application.
A. Currently the SZGMC Guides offer tours in English and Arabic only.
A. The tour takes 45 to 60 minutes.
A. Adherence to the mosque manners.
Please refer to Mosque Manners.
A. Yes, the SZGMC provides wheelchairs for visitors with special needs and the elderly, which can be ordered from the security personnel. There are club cars as well to transport visitors between the parking lots and the tour's starting point.