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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.
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.
