- The Abu Dhabi City tours include stopovers for photo sessions.
- You can carry your camera in places where photography is not prohibited. At other places, you will be expected to not use your camera.
- When entering the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, you are expected to follow all the protocols and rules mentioned to you or mentioned on the entry gate.
- Lunch or meal is not included in this tour package.
- The tour will not be extended for anyone under any circumstances. For private tours, you can opt for a tour guide separately.
- Not wheelchair accessible.
Ladies dress code when visiting the Grand Mosque:
- Hair must be covered with a headscarf. Ladies must bring a headscarf (not the crocheted type) with them when visiting the mosque and it must be worn at all times on the mosque premises.
Conservative and loose-fitting clothing is a requirement - long sleeves up to the wrists, long skirts and trousers to the ankles with no side slits.
- Clothing items for ladies must not be white or transparent (see-through).
- Abayas (the black local cloak) can be worn, however, they should be closed at the front or buttoned up and not see-through.
Gents dress code when visiting the Grand Mosque:
- Shorts for men are not allowed however the ¾ length trousers are allowed.
- Short sleeves are allowed, however, sleeveless shirts are not allowed.
- Visible tattoos must be covered.
Clothing items with iconic images or visible slogans are not allowed.
- Swimwear or beachwear is not allowed.
Codes of Conduct when visiting the Grand Mosque:
- Public display of affection - holding hands, hugging or kissing is not acceptable in a Muslim place of worship.
- For safety reasons and as a sign of respect to worshippers, visitors should stay within the areas of the mosque that are permitted and not wander around.
- Smoking and consumption of food are not permitted on the mosque premises.
- Lying down on the carpet in the main prayer hall is not allowed.
- Photography is allowed everywhere in the mosque except Sheikh Zayed mausoleum
- Visitors are requested not to touch the Holy Quran Book and other architectural elements inside the main prayer hall.
- Children are to be supervised by their parents. The mosque has several reflective pools and these should be avoided at all times by children.
