--- title: Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Mosque Half-Day Guided Tour from Dubai lang: en type: tour city: Dubai country: United Arab Emirates price: 65 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.89 reviews: 435 duration_minutes: 300 duration_max_minutes: 360 languages: [de, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 70 of 130 (Abu Dhabi Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uae/dubai/tours/abu-dhabi-sheikh-zayed-mosque-half-day-guided-tour-from-dubai/ --- # Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Mosque Half-Day Guided Tour from Dubai **Guidekin's take:** A half day from Dubai centred on the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, plus Qasr Al Watan, replaced by the Heritage Village when the palace is closed. Mosque entry, a licensed guide and central Dubai hotel pickup are included; women need loose clothing covering arms, legs and head. 4.89 from 435 reviews at €65 per person for 5h–6h. In our comparison: #70 of 130 in Abu Dhabi Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This special sightseeing tour takes you to the most celebrated attraction of Abu Dhabi, the majestic & beautiful Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Explore the mosque's gorgeous architecture and unique artistic splendor on this half-day, guided tour. This tour includes entrance fees and transport by an air-conditioned vehicle. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 08:00, 08:45, 16:00: 3 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €65 per person - Duration: 5h–6h - Rating: 4.89/5 from 435 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: privatedubaitours.com - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: German, English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 08:00, 08:45, 16:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.89 from 435 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 427 of 435. - 5 stars: 396 (91%) - 4 stars: 31 (7%) - 3 stars: 5 (1%) - 2 stars: 3 (1%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Sheikh Zayed Mosque Entry Tickets - Professional licensed tour guide - Transport by air-conditioned vehicle - Cold mineral water - Hotel/accommodation pickup and drop-off (central Dubai hotels only) ## Not included - Gratuities - Food and drinks - Any additional services or expenses not specified as included ## Itinerary 1. **Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel/ accommodation and take you ...** (1h 30m; admission included) - Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel/ accommodation and take you to the imposing Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. This is one of the most prominent symbols of contemporary Islamic architecture in the world. It took 11 years to complete this immense mosque, which covers... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 08:45, 16:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Women should wear long, loose clothing that fully covers the arms, legs, and head. Transparent clothing is strictly prohibited. - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Qasr Al Watan may be closed without notice during presidential events. In such cases, this visit will be replaced with Heritage Village - ANNOUNCEMENT: As per the national government of Abu Dhabi Qasr Al Watan (PRESIDENTIAL PALACE) will be closed from 11th October (FRIDAY) until 17th October (THURSDAY) - There is a shuttle bus service to the entrance from the main gate of the palace. Guided tours are not permitted inside the Palace - Pickup will be from 8:00 AM and 8:45 AM for the Morning option. Please be ready at the hotel lobby by 8:00AM. - Afternoon tour, the pickup will be from 03:30 PM to 04:15 PM. Please be ready at the hotel lobby by 03:30 PM - Kindly share your Whatsapp number for easy communication during the pickup - Mosque Hours: Sat to Thu: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm (Last entry 9:30 pm) - Fri: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Last entry 11:30 am) & from 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Last entry 9:30 pm) - Tattoos must be covered for the mosque visit - The itinerary is for reference only, and the order may change. ## Compared with other Abu Dhabi Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #70 of 130** | €65 | 5h–6h | 4.89 (435) | shared | | [Dubai To Abu Dhabi: Grand Mosque, Royal Palace & Etihad Tower](/uae/dubai/tours/dubai-to-abu-dhabi-grand-mosque-royal-palace-etihad-tower/?format=md) | €73 | 9h | 4.95 (10486) | shared | | [Abu Dhabi City Tour in 4x4 Private Vehicle](/uae/dubai/tours/abu-dhabi-city-tour-in-4x4-private-vehicle/?format=md) | €236 per group | 8h | 4.99 (346) | private | | [From Dubai: Abu Dhabi City Sightseeing & Sheikh Zayed Mosque](/uae/dubai/tours/from-dubai-abu-dhabi-city-sightseeing-sheikh-zayed-mosque/?format=md) | €63 | 8h | 4.99 (334) | shared | Ranked #70 of 130 in Abu Dhabi Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €26 to €284, median €68; typical length 8h. 42 of 130 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/uae/dubai/abu-dhabi-tours-from-dubai/?format=md ## More in Dubai - All Dubai tours: https://guidekin.com/uae/dubai/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/uae/dubai/tours/abu-dhabi-sheikh-zayed-mosque-half-day-guided-tour-from-dubai/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/uae/dubai/?format=md