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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque introduces new visitor entry fees
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi has introduced new entry fees for visitors. UAE residents with an Emirates ID are charged AED 5, while international tourists are charged AED 10. Worshippers, children under three, people of determination, and visitors over the age of 60 can still access the complex free of charge.
In addition to the mosque, the complex offers paid immersive experiences. The Diya 360-degree experience and the Light & Peace Museum are priced at AED 25 each, with a combined ticket available for AED 40. The center also provides free guided cultural tours for individuals and groups.
According to data from the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, the site welcomed over 3.1 million guests during the first half of 2026. This total included approximately 1.8 million worshippers and 1.2 million visitors, with international tourists making up 78 percent of the total visitor count.
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Abu Dhabi · Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque · Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre · Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan · United Arab Emirates
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The mosque is open from 9:00 am to 8:30 pm Saturday through Thursday, with split hours on Fridays. yallaabudhabi.ae · gulfnews.com · www.khaleejtimes.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] People of determination, children under three, and visitors over 60 are exempt from entry fees. gulfnews.com · www.khaleejtimes.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Diya immersive experience and the Light & Peace Museum are available for AED 25 each, or AED 40 as a combined ticket. yallaabudhabi.ae · www.khaleejtimes.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Worshippers can enter the mosque free of charge. yallaabudhabi.ae · gulfnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Entry fees are AED 5 for UAE residents with an Emirates ID and AED 10 for international visitors. yallaabudhabi.ae · gulfnews.com · www.khaleejtimes.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The mosque welcomed 3,127,607 guests during the first half of 2026. gulfnews.com · www.khaleejtimes.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] International visitors accounted for 78 percent of the total visitors in the first half of 2026. gulfnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre announced new entry fees for visitors. yallaabudhabi.ae · gulfnews.com · www.khaleejtimes.com