Verified Oct 9, 2026
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Church or cathedral · Abu Dhabi · UAE 🇦🇪
Only official site
szgmc.gov.ae
Admission prices
Adult
Visitors from outside the United Arab Emirates
AED 10
AED 10
Resident
Emirates ID holders
AED 5
AED 5
Group
Visitors through tour operators
AED 8
AED 8
stated on szgmc.gov.ae/en/worshippers/en-v-faqs · checked 2026-10-09
Q. Is there an entry fee? A. Admission fees apply to visitors of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque according to the following categories: Visitors from outside the United Arab Emirates: AED 10. Emirates ID holders: AED 5. Visitors through tour operators: AED 8.
Practical
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: opening hours
VISITING HOURS Days · Monday to Sunday · Last Entry Time · Monday to Sunday (Except Friday) · From 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM · 8:00 PM · Friday · From 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM · 11:00 AM · From 2:30 PM to 8:30 PM · 8:00 PM✓ szgmc.gov.ae/en/worshippers/en-v-visiting-hours · 2026-10-09Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: what should I know before visiting?
Worshippers may enter directly without the need for an entry ticket | Visitor: Pre-book the visit and obtain an online access pass … Q. What should I wear to visit the mosque? A. It is essential to understand the dress code when visiting the mosque.Long, loose-fitting, ankle-length clothes for women and men.Women must wear a headscarf. … Q. Why are visitors not allowed to bring food and beverages (even water) to the mosque? … Q. Can I take photographs and record videos using cameras, video recorders, or mobile cameras? A. Yes, photographs and videos are allowed for personal use.✓ szgmc.gov.ae/en/worshippers/en-v-faqs · 2026-10-09Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: how to get there
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is situated between the three main bridges connecting Abu Dhabi to the mainland (Maqta, Mussafah, and Sheikh Zayed bridges). You can enter the mosque from ( Al Salam ) Gate 6 … Location Coordinates Latitude : 24.41557 N Longitude : 54.47516 E✓ szgmc.gov.ae/en/worshippers/en-v-getting-to-the-mosque · 2026-10-09Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: parking
Free parking is available at the mosque for worshippers and visitors.✓ szgmc.gov.ae/en/worshippers/en-v-services-%26-facilities · 2026-10-09Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: is it wheelchair accessible?
Q. Are there any facilities for people of determination & elderly visitors? A. Yes, the SZGMC provides wheelchairs for people of determination and senior citizens, which can be requested from the security personnel. There are club cars as well to transport visitors between the parking lots and the tour's starting point.✓ szgmc.gov.ae/en/worshippers/en-v-faqs · 2026-10-09This dream became a reality with the construction of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world and a prominent landmark in the Emirates of Abu Dhabi. The first considerations to build the Mosque began in the late 1980s, and construction began on November 5, 1996. The maximum capacity is approximately 50,000 people. The inner prayer halls were initially opened for worship of Eid Al Adha in 2007 and have remained so since then.
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