Grand Sheikh Zayed Mosque

Dress Code:

• General: Both men and women should wear long, loose-fitting clothing that covers arms and legs. 
• Women: Must cover their hair with a scarf and avoid tight-fitting or transparent clothing that reveals body contours. 
• Men: Should wear pants and a t-shirt. 
• Shoes: Shoes should be removed before entering the mosque. 

Behavior:

• Modesty: Visitors are expected to maintain a respectful demeanor and avoid any public displays of affection. 
• Photography: While photography is generally allowed, visitors should avoid posing in ways that are considered disrespectful, such as holding hands, embracing, or making peace signs, according to an Instagram post. 
• Food and Drink: Food and drinks are not allowed inside the mosque, except in designated areas according to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre. 

Other Policies:

• Free Entry: Entry to the mosque is free, and no tickets are required. 
• Visiting Hours: The mosque has specific opening hours, which can be found on the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre website. 
• Respect: Visitors are expected to respect the mosque as a place of worship and adhere to the cultural norms of the UAE.  

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

• For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time. 
• If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded. 
• Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted. 
• Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Key Terms and Conditions:

• Dress Code: Both men and women should wear long, loose-fitting clothing that covers their arms and legs. Women should also cover their heads with a scarf. 
• Respectful Conduct: Visitors are expected to maintain a quiet and respectful demeanor within the mosque, avoiding loud noises and public displays of affection. 
• Prohibited Items: Flammable items, weapons, electronic cigarettes, laser pointers, loudspeakers, dolls, stuffed animals, masks, flags, slogans, and any form of intimacy are not allowed inside the mosque. 
• Personal Belongings: The mosque is not responsible for lost or damaged personal items. 
• Prayer Times: On Fridays, the main prayer hall is closed to visitors from 12 pm to 3 pm. 
• Guided Tours: Visitors are encouraged to take advantage of the free guided tours offered at the mosque. 
• Accessibility: The mosque is accessible to people of all faiths, but the dress code and conduct guidelines must be followed. 
• Photography: Photography is allowed, but visitors should be mindful of the surroundings and other visitors.