Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque & BAPS Mandir Tour with City Highlights
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is a magnificent symbol of Islamic architecture, blending traditional and modern design. It features 82 domes, over 1,000 columns, and the world’s largest hand-knotted carpet. Its white marble facade and reflective pools create a serene atmosphere, while intricate calligraphy and chandeliers adorned with Swarovski crystals enhance its beauty. Nearby, the BAPS Hindu Mandir is under construction, set to be a grand cultural landmark. Made of hand-carved pink sandstone and white marble, it celebrates Indian heritage. It will include prayer halls, cultural exhibits, and community spaces, symbolizing harmony and Abu Dhabi’s cultural diversity.
Inclusions
What's included
- Air Conditioned Vehichle
- Bottled water
- Pick Up and Drop Off
What's not
- Coffee and/or Tea
Itinerary
Attend prayers: The mosque offers regular congregational prayers, including all five daily Islamic rituals and Friday's communal gatherings. Explore the architecture: The mosque is a masterpiece of modern architecture, featuring: 82 domes Over 1,000 columns 24-carat-gold gilded chandeliers The world's largest hand-knotted carpet White marble Beautiful mosaics Picturesque domes Beautiful lamps
The mandir incorporates all aspects and features of a traditional Hindu mandir as part of a fully functional, social, cultural, and spiritual complex. The complex includes a visitor centre, prayer halls, exhibitions, learning areas, a sports area for children, thematic gardens, water features, a food court, a gift shop. The mandir has 100 sensors in the foundation and over 350 sensors throughout the mandir to provide data on earthquake activity, temperature variations, and pressure changes.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Visitors Destination Tours & Safari
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Luggage or large bags can not be accommodated.
How it compares in Abu Dhabi
- Its from-price is 40% below the median of the 1000 experiences we list in Abu Dhabi.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 282 of 1000.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, the island capital of the United Arab Emirates, pairs a dazzling grand mosque and landmark museums with mangroves, beaches and desert.
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, with its white marble domes, floral inlay and vast courtyard, is one of the most beautiful buildings in the region and glows softly after dark. Nearby, Qasr Al Watan opens the grand halls of the presidential palace to visitors, and Qasr Al Hosn, the city's oldest stone building, tells the story of the emirate's beginnings.
Top-ranked sights in Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi Corniche, Qasr Al Watan.
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