5 Best Mosques in Abu Dhabi (2026)

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By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque draws visitors from every corner of the world, but Abu Dhabi's neighbourhood mosques serve a different purpose entirely, offering daily and Friday prayers for residents without the crowds or the dress-code queue. The mosques here range from a global landmark with over 61,000 Google reviews to a local neighbourhood mosque with just a few hundred.

Short answer: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is the defining landmark, at 4.8 stars across 61,469 reviews, known for its marble architecture and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet. For neighbourhood worship, Masjid Of Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak (4.8, 1,033 reviews) and Mosque Of Sheikh Hazza Bin Sultan (4.8, 599 reviews) both hold near-identical top ratings.

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Abu Dhabi's mosques, compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque	4.8 ★	61,469	Landmark visit and architecture	View ›
2	Masjid Of Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak	4.8 ★	1,033	Neighbourhood worship, Mohammed Bin Zayed City	View ›
3	Mosque Of Sheikh Hazza Bin Sultan	4.8 ★	599	Central location, Al Zahiyah	View ›
4	Al Aziz Mosque	4.8 ★	363	Al Reem Island residents	View ›
5	Zayed The 2nd Mosque	4.8 ★	317	Historic significance, Al Hisn	View ›

Our overview

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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

4.861,469 Google reviews

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is Abu Dhabi's national landmark, built from glowing white Macedonian marble and completed in 2007 after 11 years of construction by artisans from around the world. It combines Mughal, Persian and Moorish architectural styles, features 82 domes and over 1,000 columns, and welcomes visitors as well as worshippers, with an online registration system for tour groups.

What people praise

World-renowned architecture, including the world's largest hand-knotted carpet and Swarovski crystal chandeliers
Multiple visitor experiences on offer, including cultural tours, a multimedia e-guide and a jogging track
Iftar arrangements during Ramadan are well organised, serving over 10,000 people daily

Worth knowing

Online registration and QR code confirmation are required at several checkpoints, so keep a copy handy
Visitor numbers can be very high, with layouts and entrances that first-timers find a little confusing

Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume61,469 · 92th

Confidencevery high

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown88% 5-star

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Our take: Overwhelmingly the most-reviewed site on this page, and a 4.8 average across more than 61,000 reviews. The must-visit for anyone new to the city.

Website +97124191919 Directions

Al Rawdah - W54 - Abu Dhabi

Masjid Of Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak

4.81,033 Google reviews

Masjid Of Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak is a mosque in Mohammed Bin Zayed City known for its modern design and surrounding gardens, offering separate prayer facilities for men and women alongside ample parking.

What people praise

Reviewers describe a genuinely serene atmosphere for daily prayer
Gardens and trees around the mosque add to the calm setting
Plenty of parking, a real advantage for a neighbourhood mosque

Worth knowing

A reviewer flagged air conditioning and drinking water issues during a summer Friday prayer, worth being prepared for in peak heat

Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume1,033 · 75th

Confidencevery high

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenessphone

Rating breakdown88% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The second most-reviewed mosque here at 1,033 reviews and a strong 4.8, a well-regarded neighbourhood option beyond the Grand Mosque.

+97126143666 Directions

Z15,Mohammed Bin Zayed City - Abu Dhabi

Mosque Of Sheikh Hazza Bin Sultan

4.8599 Google reviews

Mosque Of Sheikh Hazza Bin Sultan is a mosque in Al Zahiyah known among reviewers for its craftsmanship and atmosphere, serving as a central prayer option for residents and visitors in that part of the city.

What people praise

Reviewers describe the craftsmanship and overall atmosphere as exceptional
Cafes and shops nearby for a break after visiting
Central location convenient for those in the Al Zahiyah area

Worth knowing

A smaller review base than the top neighbourhood mosques on this page, though the rating held is strong

Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume599 · 58th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 months ago

Info completenessphone

Rating breakdown85% 5-star

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Our take: A 4.8 rating across 599 reviews, and reviewers consistently describe it as one of the more impressive mosques in the city outside the Grand Mosque itself.

+9711580831255 Directions

F9XG+38R - Hamdan Bin Mohammed St - Al Zahiyah - E15 - Abu Dhabi

Al Aziz Mosque

4.8363 Google reviews

Al Aziz Mosque is one of the mosques serving Al Reem Island, notable for blending traditional and modern architectural styles, with a spacious interior and a well-arranged ladies' prayer hall.

What people praise

Modern interior design with striking metalwork and marble cladding, praised specifically by reviewers
Central Al Reem Island location for local residents
Spacious, well-maintained facilities inside

Worth knowing

Parking is described as very limited, especially during prayer times
As currently the main mosque on the island, it gets crowded during Friday prayers

Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume363 · 42th

Confidencehigh

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenessbasic

Rating breakdown87% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong 4.8 across 363 reviews, and it fills a real need on Al Reem Island, though reviewers consistently flag parking as the main drawback.

Directions

F9VW+2C7 - Al Reem Island - RT1 - Abu Dhabi

Zayed The 2nd Mosque

4.8317 Google reviews

Zayed The 2nd Mosque is a mosque near Qasr Al Hosn in Al Hisn, built by Sheikh Zayed himself, carrying cultural and historic significance for Abu Dhabi as one of the largest mosques in the city with a spacious compound.

What people praise

Historic significance, having been built during Sheikh Zayed's time
Spacious compound with plentiful parking, in and out
A women's prayer section is included in the layout

Worth knowing

The smallest review base on this page, though it remains highly rated

Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume317 · 25th

Confidencehigh

Recency11 months ago

Info completenesssite

Rating breakdown84% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.8 rating across 317 reviews, and its historic connection to Sheikh Zayed himself gives it a distinct character among the mosques here.

Website Directions

F9J5+FH6 - Zayed The First St - Al Hisn - W4 - Abu Dhabi

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How we score

Rating is the live Google average. Review volume shows how many people rated the mosque, ranked against the others on this page. Confidence weighs the rating by how many reviews back it up. Recency checks how recently people are still reviewing. No business can pay to change these numbers.

Finding a mosque across Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque sits centrally near Al Rawdah, with neighbourhood mosques serving Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Al Zahiyah, Al Reem Island and Al Hisn respectively. Search ‘mosque near me’ and most neighbourhoods across the city will have at least one option within a short drive.

What to check before you visit a mosque in Abu Dhabi

Does the mosque require advance online booking for non-worshipping visitors, like Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque does?
What’s the appropriate dress code, and is modest clothing available to borrow if I don’t have it?
Are there separate prayer facilities and parking access for women?
How busy does the mosque get during Friday prayers, and should I plan around that?
Is there guided information available, either through staff or a multimedia guide?
What are the visiting hours outside of prayer times?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge + top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these mosques?

We compared real Google ratings and review volume for mosques across Abu Dhabi, then weighed how consistently and recently visitors are still reviewing them.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects Google data verified in August 2026, and we refresh it periodically as ratings and review counts change.

Can non-Muslim visitors tour Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque?

Yes, the mosque welcomes visitors of all faiths for tours, provided they follow the dress code and any current booking requirements, which are published on its official website.

Do Abu Dhabi’s neighbourhood mosques welcome visitors, or are they for worshippers only?

Neighbourhood mosques are primarily for worshippers attending daily and Friday prayers, and generally don’t run the same guided visitor programs as Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque remains the primary destination for a general visitor tour.

The bottom line

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is the essential visit for anyone in Abu Dhabi, with a scale and reputation nothing else on this page comes close to matching. For everyday neighbourhood worship, Masjid Of Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak holds the deepest local review history.

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