Abu Dhabi's Grand Mosque among the world's leading cultural attractions

15-07-24

The Al Jami Souk, with its stores, entertainment areas and restaurants, complements the facilities of one of the world's most prominent landmarks

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, recognized worldwide for its cultural and historical significance, has once again managed to stand out among the world's top attractions. According to TripAdvisor's 2024 report, the mosque ranks among the top most revered cultural and historical monuments globally.

This prestige is derived from the analysis of more than eight million data from travelers of various nationalities, cementing the mosque as a destination of universal appeal. In the 'Top Attractions' category, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque ranked an impressive tenth globally and first in the Middle East. In 'Best Experiences', it achieved 17th place globally and second in the Middle East, thanks to the Dubai to Abu Dhabi travel experience, which includes a visit to the mosque, Qasr Al Watan and Etihad Towers.

In the 'Cultural and Historical Experiences' category, the mosque ranked third globally, showing significant progress over 2023, with notable improvements in several categories.

Yousif Alobaidli, general manager of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center, expressed that these achievements reflect the vision of the leadership and are the result of the center's strategic plan to improve its services and offer new experiences to visitors. He also highlighted the center's success in training more than 250 young nationals as cultural guides, who conduct more than 5,000 tours annually and serve more than seven million visitors from diverse cultures, 80% of whom come from abroad.

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center continues to evolve, expanding its facilities and diversifying the services offered to visitors. The Visitor Center, with its exhibition halls, auditorium and library, creates a unique environment. The Al Jami Souk, with its stores, entertainment areas and restaurants, complements this environment, offering a comprehensive experience. In addition, a jogging track allows members of the community to practice sports against the spectacular backdrop of the mosque.

Cultural experiences, led by specialists, are a testament to the center's commitment to excellence. Visitors can also benefit from the 'El-Delleel' service, a multimedia device that offers virtual cultural tours in 14 languages, making the mosque accessible 24 hours a day and enriching the understanding of one of the world's most outstanding religious and cultural monuments.