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Review of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Cent...

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Obviously this is a very popular and important attraction in Abu Dhabi. In fact, if you only managed to go to one place in Abu Dhabi for sightseeing, this is on the list of must visit places.
There will be a lot of feedback about how photogenic it is, but how beautiful it looks, and other information. However I will spend this review simply giving you tips on how best to enjoy this place.

TOP TIPS:

COME AT 4:30pm: this will give you plenty of time to get through security and make your way to the main entrance of the mosque. If you are looking to take the best photos here it means that you will get good daylight, golden hour and blue hour all within about 2 1/2 hours. That means that the lighting changes dramatically over the white marble and you get some very stunning photos.

TAKE THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE TOUR: this is for free and starts at 5 pm. The tour will take you around the mask including the inside of the mask and will explain the architecture, designs and other valuable information about the Muslim religion and prayer rituals. Not only is this in lightening but it also gives you the opportunity to carefully take photos around the mosque.

MAKE SURE YOU ARE COVERED: do not forget that this is still an active place of prayer and therefore modesty is essential. If you are a woman and you do not have a long gowns or your own Abaya One will be provided to you. Guys, you must have long trousers and you must have your shoulders covered. This is much easier for us to do so no excuses!

FRIDAYS & PRAYER TIMES: The mosque has an official webpage and an Instagram account so you can easily see what the prayer times are and when it is open to non-Muslim visitors. Again, if you come at 4:30 you will be fine.