Abu Dhabi’s star attraction, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, is also one of the world’s favorite landmarks, attracting millions each year. Learn its secrets and find out why it’s so popular.

The Sheik Zayed Grand Mosque is in the city of Abu Dhabi. It is roughly 15 minutes from the Abu Dhabi airport (AUH). For reference, it is 1.25 hours from Dubai International Airport.

President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal Herzog tour the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, January 31, 2022 (Amos Ben Gershom/GPO) “We admire the course you have charted,” he declared.

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, and RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — President Trump visited a mosque on Thursday — his first publicly known visit to a Muslim house of worship during his time in office.

Abu Dhabi’s star attraction, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, is also one of the world’s favorite landmarks, attracting millions each year. Learn its secrets and find out why it’s so popular.

Yousif al-Obaidli, the director general of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, accompanies President Trump on a tour of the mosque in Abu Dhabi on May 15, 2025. Brendan Smialowski/AFP hide caption ...

Abu Dhabi’s star attraction, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, is also one of the world’s favorite landmarks, attracting millions each year. Learn its secrets and find out why it’s so popular.

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, and RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — President Trump visited a mosque on Thursday — his first publicly known visit to a Muslim house of worship during his time in office. His ...