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Sheikh Zayed Mosque

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Ranked #1 of 19 attractions in Abu Dhabi
5.0 of 5 stars 687 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
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Siem Reap, Cambodia
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

The mosque is so grand and very large. many pillars with palm design. Inside of the mosque is decorated with Swarovski crystal. Beautiful and I recommend you to have a visit. Please follow the rules and respect the tradition when you are in the mosque. You can take beautiful pictures inside of the building. More

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Adelaide, Australia
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

If you only do 2 things in Abu Dhabi make it Ferrari World and the Grand Mosque. If you are not that way inclined religiously then go for it's beauty and architecture. Just a word of warning for women in particular. Everywhere tells you woman must wear long pants or ankle length skirts and long sleeve tops. DON'T FUSS -... More

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Vinterbro, Norway
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183 reviews 183 reviews
Reviews in 52 cities Reviews in 52 cities
104 helpful votes 104 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

We took the trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi to see the mosque with our children aged 3 and 5, and got the most fantastic experience! It was a bit hard to find the right way to the parking, but once we did, we had a memorable day! We got proper outfits for both the ladies and gentlemen, and soon... More

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EDINBURGH
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

We were on holiday staying with friends and we travelled to see UAE. This mosque is exceptional a must to visit and one must do the escorted tour our guide was knowledgeable, fantastic. More

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Pleasanton, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Welcoming hosts/guides. A bit overwrought for my tastes. More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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72 reviews 72 reviews
Reviews in 57 cities Reviews in 57 cities
62 helpful votes 62 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Good parking, very considerate to non-Muslims; extremely impressive interior; beautiful and intricate work inside. A must see. More

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All over the place
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Visited in 2008 and the gardens were not quite done, now the car park is more complete. There are taxis there waiting for those who come and stay a while. The tours are completely wonderful and the guides have improved in those years. Sadly they have cordoned off the main centre due to the amount of visitors, but this is... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

This is a huge display of wealth. The whole expanse of the gardens and the mosque illustrate the wealth in this country. However it did not give me the feeling that it is a religious building. It is just a vast expanse. While it is probably the top attraction there, that is probably because there are not many other tourist... More

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Brussels, Belgium
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

It is worth visiting and it probably encapsulates some of the best that has been done, in material and architecture terms,in the Muslim world. Very posh yet with a lot of taste. Beautiful mosque. More

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

It is a must see if you are visiting Abu dhabi. Dress code is conservative so make sure you are appropriately dressed to experience this breathtaking creation. More

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