Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

A Stunning Symbol of Islamic Worship and Culture

The vision of the late founding father of the UAE, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a place of worship that welcomes people from all walks of life and serves as a global centre for Islamic culture and tolerance. One of the largest mosques in the world, with space for up to 50,000 worshippers, it is an architectural masterpiece both in scale and detail. Constructed from dazzling white marble, the mosque is adorned with 86 white marble domes and features four gilded minarets, one at each corner. Its interior is characterised by more than 1,000 precious gem-embedded columns, a series of reflective pools, and a marble mosaic-decorated courtyard. The colossal prayer halls are lit by huge Swarovski crystal chandeliers, with the main hall floor home to the world’s largest hand-woven carpet.

Planning Your Visit to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Open to visitors of all faiths, a cultural tour of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is the highlight of any visit to Abu Dhabi. Cultural tours take place in the morning, afternoon, and evening outside of prayer times, offering an immersive opportunity to learn more about Islamic culture and mosque architecture in the company of a friendly, knowledgeable guide. Suitable for all age groups, the tour explores how the mosque plays a key cultural role in promoting coexistence and tolerance, with visitors invited to ask questions. Visitors can also explore at their leisure without booking a cultural tour. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre is home to the Light and Peace Museum, where sensory and interactive experiences, precious artifacts, and artworks showcase scientific, literary, and historical works reflecting Islamic civilization.