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Mosque Visits in the UAE: The 15 Best Tours

92 tours  ·  from $22

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi and the Jumeirah mosque in Dubai both welcome visitors outside prayer times, with cover provided. These 15 cover the guided visits and the city tours that build a morning around them, with dress rules and opening hours noted.

Dubai To Abu Dhabi: Grand Mosque, Royal Palace & Etihad Towers - Emirates Palace and the grand Abu Dhabi look
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Dubai To Abu Dhabi: Grand Mosque, Royal Palace & Etihad Towers

1.Dubai To Abu Dhabi: Grand Mosque, Royal Palace & Etihad Towers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,632 reviews · from $90Our pick

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in a small group of up to 15 people with OceanAir Travels. Your guide leads you through Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan, and Etihad Towers, with a Louvre Abu Dhabi photo stop and Corniche drive. Expect 9 to 10 hours, hotel pickup, mosque clothing for women, and lunch at your own cost.

“This was a really good tour that showed us the grand mosque and the grand Palace. Being able to see both in the same tour was such a good way of combining the highlights of abu dhabi.”

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From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque & Louvre Museum Full-Day - The ride from Dubai and what nine hours really means
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From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque & Louvre Museum Full-Day

2.Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque & Louvre Museum Full-Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,227 reviews · 9 hours · from $74

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Mina, Ismail, Taj, or Abdul. See the Grand Mosque’s carpet, chandeliers, and white tilework, stop at the Corniche, then spend two hours exploring Louvre Abu Dhabi on your own. Hotel pickup, museum and mosque entry, and bottled water are included.

“This was a fantastic day out. Our guide was so knowledgeable and we learned so much about the country, cultures and the attractions in the tour.. we’d have missed out had we attempted to do this in our own. Highly recommend.”

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Dubai: Frame Tickets, Creek, Souks & Blue Mosque Guided Tour - Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Beach: a clean opening photo
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Dubai: Frame Tickets, Creek, Souks & Blue Mosque Guided Tour

3.Frame Tickets, Creek, Souks & Blue Mosque Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,980 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $49

This five to six-hour Dubai tour links Burj Al Arab, the Museum of the Future, Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque, Old Dubai, the souks, an abra ride, and Al Khayma Heritage House. Your guide handles the driving and local context, with Frame admission available as an option. Guides such as Iqbal, Hossam, Riz, and José are often praised for clear explanations and good photography tips.

“Walid was a great guide. Provided plenty of time at every location for pictures. Relaxed trip. Never felt rushed. This tour provided a good overview of the highlights of Dubai.”

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Dubai Old and Modern City Tour with Blue Mosque Visit - The Blue Mosque and a closer look at Islamic design
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Dubai Old and Modern City Tour with Blue Mosque Visit

4.Dubai Old and Modern City Tour with Blue Mosque Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,624 reviews · from $40

This 4 to 5-hour Dubai tour pairs modern photo stops at Burj Al Arab and the Museum of the Future with the Blue Mosque, an abra ride, the Gold and Spice Souks, and Al Fahidi. A licensed guide such as Ibrahim, Iqbal, Zee, or Mostafa leads the shared group, with hotel, airport, and port pickup available.

“Absolutely brilliant from start to finish. Excellent guide, excellent price. I honestly believed when booking that this tour was too good to be true for the price and that the consistent 5* reviews were AI generated but I couldn't have been more wrong. Totally recommend.”

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Dubai: Half-Day City Tour with Blue Mosque, Creek, and Souks - The Museum of the Future, seen from the outside
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Dubai: Half-Day City Tour with Blue Mosque, Creek, and Souks

5.Half-Day City Tour with Blue Mosque, Creek, and Souks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,059 reviews · 5 hours · from $49

You’ll tour Dubai in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup, stopping at Jumeirah Beach, the Museum of the Future, Blue Mosque, Gold and Spice Souks, Al Fahidi, Dubai Creek, and Al Khayma Heritage House. Guides such as Iqbal, Hossam, and Zeeshan are praised for clear stories and helpful souk advice.

“Amin our tour guide was so sweet and considerate and with a lot of knowledge. Thanks so much Amin for your warm welcoming tour! Wish you all the best!”

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Abu Dhabi Full-day Sightseeing Tour from Dubai with Mosque Visit - Emirates Palace and Etihad Towers: big Abu Dhabi sights from outside
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Abu Dhabi Full-Day Sightseeing Tour from Dubai with Mosque Visit

6.Abu Dhabi Full-Day Sightseeing Tour from Dubai with Mosque Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,965 reviews · from $40

This 9-hour small-group trip takes you from Dubai to Abu Dhabi with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and a local guide. You’ll spend two hours at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, then see Heritage Village, the Corniche, Qasr Al Watan from outside, Ferrari World, an Islamic art center, and the dates market. Guides such as Khalil, Sunny, Abdullah, and Yasser have earned special praise for clear explanations and patient service.

“Visited grand mosque, heritage village, royal palace, and Farari world.in addition, we (with four other passengers) were brought to to an art store and a market place for shopping for about 90 minutes. The total time was about 9 hours and actural tour about 4 hours. The tour guide was friendly and helpful. He tried his best to introduce various sights along the way. I wish we had a bit longer time for royal palace and Farari World.”

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Abu Dhabi tour from Dubai small group with guide, Grand Mosque - From Dubai hotels to Abu Dhabi’s desert highway
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Abu Dhabi tour from Dubai small group with guide, Grand Mosque

7.Abu Dhabi tour from Dubai small group with guide, Grand Mosque

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,286 reviews · from $46

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Visit the Grand Mosque, Heritage Village and Qasr Al Watan if your booking includes it, with photo stops at Yas Marina Circuit, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Emirates Palace and the Abrahamic Family House. Lunch is at your own cost.

“Wonderful trip ,great way to see the sites in Abu Dhabi, in particular the Grand Mosque. Our guide was very knowledgeable and patient.”

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From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Guided Tour - Inside the prayer hall and beneath the great chandelier
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From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Guided Tour

8.Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,472 reviews · from $59

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi for a guided visit to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Your guide explains the prayer halls, marble mosaics, calligraphy, carpet, chandeliers, and courtyards, with time for photos and some independent exploring. Hotel pickup, return transport, water, and a loaner abaya are included.

“There will be other groups touring, so be sure to stay close to guide when entering and exiting. I enjoyed my experience from beginning to end. Ibrahim was a very knowledgeable tour guide and very flexible. He took pictures for the group and made sure everyone got to see the mosque from different perspectives. It was a great tour and I would do it again.”

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From Dubai To Abu Dhabi: Royal Palace, Grand Mosque &Etihad Tower - Louvre Abu Dhabi is mainly a quick architecture stop
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From Dubai To Abu Dhabi: Royal Palace, Grand Mosque &Etihad Tower

9.From Dubai To Abu Dhabi: Royal Palace, Grand Mosque &Etihad Tower

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,432 reviews · from $110

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in a small air-conditioned group, with hotel pickup, a licensed bilingual guide, Grand Mosque and Qasr Al Watan admission, an Etihad Tower observation deck visit, and photo stops at the Louvre, Corniche, and Emirates Palace. Expect 9 to 10 hours, plus lunch at your own cost.

“This month we were given an extremely informative & interesting guided day tour for our small group day trip to Abu Dhabi from Dubai. Our amazing guide, Zeeshan (he requested Zee for short) made our trip so memorable with his in-depth knowledge of the Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan Palace & more. Thanks so much to Zee & the driver for the best ever day trip. Ellen & Shane”

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Abu Dhabi City Tour, Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace & The Louvre - Emirates Palace and the grand Abu Dhabi image
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Abu Dhabi City Tour, Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace & The Louvre

10.Abu Dhabi City Tour, Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace & The Louvre

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,270 reviews · from $75

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in an air-conditioned vehicle with pickup and return included. Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Heritage Village, the dates market, Louvre Abu Dhabi, and Ferrari World for a photo stop. Guides such as Ali, Khalil, Usman, and Afzan have led past departures. Expect 8 to 9 hours, a maximum of 15 people, and no included lunch.

“This was an amazing tour! Our personal guide was absolutely amazing, informative, and hospitable. Thank you”

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Big Bus Abu Dhabi Hop-On Hop-Off with Sheikh Zayed Mosque Tour - Stop 2: Louvre Abu Dhabi and Saadiyat Island
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Big Bus Abu Dhabi Hop-On Hop-Off with Sheikh Zayed Mosque Tour

11.Big Bus Abu Dhabi Hop-On Hop-Off with Sheikh Zayed Mosque Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 903 reviews · from $85

Explore Abu Dhabi by open-top double-decker bus, with commentary in eight languages and a Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque visit included with every ticket. Ride past the Corniche, Emirates Palace, Heritage Village, Louvre Abu Dhabi, and Marina Mall, then hop off where you like. Longer passes may add the Presidential Palace, Louvre entry, evening tours, or Al Ain.

“A fantastic coverage of areas and sights. Unlimited free cold water all day. Lovely helpful staff. Disappointing that the dhow cruise was unavailable - the 40 minute yacht cruise was ok but a bit boring.”

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Abu Dhabi Day Tour From Dubai with Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - Heritage Village offers a short look at old Abu Dhabi
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Abu Dhabi Day Tour From Dubai with Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

12.Abu Dhabi Day Tour From Dubai with Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 885 reviews · from $37Best value

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in a small group of up to 15 people, with hotel pickup, a mosque visit, Heritage Village, Marina Mall, the Corniche, Emirates Palace, the Dates Market, Yas Island and a Ferrari World photo stop. Guides such as Richard, Vicky and Rayad Abdul have earned praise for clear explanations and helpful service, though shopping stops take up notable time.

“The guide was awesome. The tour is cheap and yet you see everything. They pick you up at the designated address and were on time. Recommend 1000%.”

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Abu Dhabi City Tour from Dubai: Qasr Al Watan, Emirates Palace, Mosque - Qasr Al Watan brings palace scale to the day
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Abu Dhabi City Tour from Dubai: Qasr Al Watan, Emirates Palace, Mosque

13.Abu Dhabi City Tour from Dubai: Qasr Al Watan, Emirates Palace, Mosque

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 875 reviews · from $58

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in an air-conditioned vehicle with a small group of up to 14 people. Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Qasr Al Watan, then see Emirates Palace, the Corniche, Heritage Village, the dates market, Marina Mall, and Ferrari World. Guides such as Ali, Khan, Anam, and Yasir have been praised for careful timing and helpful service.

“Great tour. The driver/guide was very good and helpful. We appreciated how well organized he was and how he kept everything on schedule during a long day.”

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From Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Royal Palace & Etihad Tower - Corniche, Emirates Palace, and the drive between sights
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From Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Royal Palace & Etihad Tower

14.Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Royal Palace & Etihad Tower

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 590 reviews · from $68

Spend about six hours touring Abu Dhabi with hotel pickup, a licensed guide, mosque entry, Qasr Al Watan access, and Etihad Towers admission. Guides such as Ahmed, Masood, Sunny, and Ibrahim have helped make this tour especially useful for first-time visitors. Abayas and scarves are supplied for women entering the mosque.

“Great tour. The tour was well organized. Our guide, Abdelrahman Gamal was informative, knowledgeable and very personable.”

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From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Day Tour with Grand Mosque & Louvre Museum - Louvre Abu Dhabi, a museum visit at your own pace
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From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Day Tour with Grand Mosque & Louvre Museum

15.Abu Dhabi Day Tour with Grand Mosque & Louvre Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 517 reviews · from $79

Spend about nine hours traveling from Dubai to Abu Dhabi with hotel pickup, mosque and Louvre admission, and photo stops at Etihad Towers, Emirates Palace, and the Corniche. Guides such as Naommi, Masood, Ibrahim, and Yusuf are praised for clear communication and useful UAE context. Louvre time is self-guided.

“Definitely an insightful tour. Our guide Naommi was very knowledgeable and made sure we had enough time at each stop. I would recommend this tour”

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