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Two Cultures One City Grand Mosque and BAPS Mandir Tour
(6) Reviews
Abu Dhabi
Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Luggage or large bags can not be accommodated.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is a magnificent symbol of Islamic architecture, blending traditional and modern design. It features 82 domes, over 1,000 columns, and the world’s largest hand-knotted carpet. Its white marble facade and reflective pools create a serene atmosphere, while intricate calligraphy and chandeliers adorned with Swarovski crystals enhance its beauty. Nearby, the BAPS Hindu Mandir is under construction, set to be a grand cultural landmark. Made of hand-carved pink sandstone and white marble, it celebrates Indian heritage. It will include prayer halls, cultural exhibits, and community spaces, symbolizing harmony and Abu Dhabi’s cultural diversity.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Air Conditioned Vehichle
Bottled water
Pick Up and Drop Off
Coffee and/or Tea
Itinerary
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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
Attend prayers: The mosque offers regular congregational prayers, including all five daily Islamic rituals and Friday's communal gatherings.
Explore the architecture: The mosque is a masterpiece of modern architecture, featuring:
82 domes
Over 1,000 columns
24-carat-gold gilded chandeliers
The world's largest hand-knotted carpet
White marble
Beautiful mosaics
Picturesque domes
Beautiful lamps
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Baps Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi
The mandir incorporates all aspects and features of a traditional Hindu mandir as part of a fully functional, social, cultural, and spiritual complex. The complex includes a visitor centre, prayer halls, exhibitions, learning areas, a sports area for children, thematic gardens, water features, a food court, a gift shop. The mandir has 100 sensors in the foundation and over 350 sensors throughout the mandir to provide data on earthquake activity, temperature variations, and pressure changes.
1 hour and 30 minutes
Two Cultures One City Grand Mosque and BAPS Mandir Tour
(6) Reviews
Abu Dhabi
About
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is a magnificent symbol of Islamic architecture, blending traditional and modern design. It features 82 domes, over 1,000 columns, and the world’s largest hand-knotted carpet. Its white marble facade and reflective pools create a serene atmosphere, while intricate calligraphy and chandeliers adorned with Swarovski crystals enhance its beauty. Nearby, the BAPS Hindu Mandir is under construction, set to be a grand cultural landmark. Made of hand-carved pink sandstone and white marble, it celebrates Indian heritage. It will include prayer halls, cultural exhibits, and community spaces, symbolizing harmony and Abu Dhabi’s cultural diversity.
