Obviously, due to the enormous interest of the pub...

Obviously, due to the enormous interest of the public and tourists, access to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque has been heavily restricted. While previously, one could just walk in straight (given appropriate clothing), now a complex ticketing process has been implemented off site, which requires patience and a lot of walking. Furthermore, visitors can't go into the prayer hall any longer, but need to take a glimpse from the sidelines. The mosque is still beautiful in all its architectural glory, however, the process has turned it into quite an exercise.