Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Falcon Hospital Tour in Abu Dhabi
Visit two of Abu Dhabi’s star attractions – Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nahyan Mosque and the Falcon Hospital – on a full day tour of Abu Dhabi. With a friendly local guide, explore one of the world’s largest mosques while learning all about the late Sheikh Zayed who commissioned the building. See city sights like the Emirates Palace Hotel from the comfort of an air-conditioned coach, and then spend your afternoon enjoying a tour and falconry display at Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital – a sanctuary for the national bird.
Meet your guide in the center of Abu Dhabi and hop aboard your air-conditioned coach to travel to Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nahyan Mosque, or the grand mosque, as it’s more often known.
Head inside with your guide to learn about the vast monument, which is said to be one of the world's largest mosques, and the man after whom it was named. The late Sheikh Zayed is still held in high regard by the people of the United Arab Emirates, and he’s believed to have shaped the city into the dynamic capital it is today.
The interior of the grand mosque is incredible to behold, boasting crystal and gold-plated chandeliers, marble mosaics and the world’s largest Persian carpet. Gaze around at the ornamentation and then explore the expansive main prayer hall, in total 40,000 worshipers can be seated in the impressive mosque.
After exploring inside, return to your coach and travel around the city to see the sights. Stop for photos by the extravagant Emirates Palace Hotel and see Abu Dhabi Corniche – a sweeping sandy waterfront – and the Breakwater where many of the city’s luxury yachts can be found.
Continue to Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital, a working veterinary clinic where the United Arab Emirates’ national birds are treated. The sport of falconry is deeply rooted in the country’s Arabic traditions and culture, and the birds are highly revered, symbolizing force and courage. Learn all about them on a tour of the hospital by one of the trained falcon carers. After exploring the site, walk outdoors to a free flight cage for a closer look at UAE’s national birds live in action.
Have your camera ready for a photo of the birds before leaving, and then return to your coach. Your tour then finishes in the center of town, at the start point.
Informacion Adicional
"A current valid copy of your passport is required on the day of travel"
"IMPORTANT : There is a mandatory dress code for entry to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center, Abu Dhabi."
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Dress Code is loose long trousers or long skirts reaching the ankles and long sleeves reaching the wrists. Shoulders must be covered. No shorts for men, no tight or transparent clothing, no visible tattoos. Women must bring a scarf to cover their heads."
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"For guests visiting the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, it is not possible to rent an abaya (local dress) at the Mosque Center. However, for emergency situations guests can purchase an abaya with our tour guide during the tour for a small cost covering amount."
"You will be refused entry if you do not comply to the dress code"
"Kindly note that Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center has announced their new entry procedures with immediate effect. This includes a registration with general information for each guest (name/nationality/gender/etc. …) before proceeding with the mosque visit."
"Please note that in line with the latest government directives, all guests aged 16 and over are required to provide proof of full vaccination status on the ‘ALHOSN UAE’ application and undergo a mandatory facial scan screening to enter all Yas Island Attractions starting from 20 August 2021."
"Visitors and guests will need to download the ‘ALHOSN UAE’ smartphone application and show a proof of a ‘green pass’ on their application. Entry is allowed for those vaccinated with green status on Alhosn app (requires a PCR test every 30 days), exempted from vaccination with green status (requires a PCR test every 7 days) and children under 16 with green status (does not require a test)."
"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"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
09:00 AM
Duración: 4 Hours
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
If you cancel at least 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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