The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (SZGM) in Abu Dhabi has risen to eighth place globally on TripAdvisor’s 2025 High Points of interest listing, climbing two spots from its 2024 rating.
It additionally retains its standing because the primary landmark within the Center East, reinforcing its place as a premier cultural and spiritual vacation spot.
Primarily based on evaluations of greater than eight million landmarks worldwide, SZGM ranks throughout the high 1 per cent globally, reflecting its iconic standing and significance in selling cultural tourism within the UAE.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque amongst high TripAdvisor sights
Moreover, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Fujairah has earned a spot among the many high 10 per cent of world landmarks, marking fast recognition since opening its customer providers.
Dr. Yousif Al Obaidli, Director-Common of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre (SZGMC), stated: “The worldwide recognition attained by Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi displays the visionary management of the UAE. It’s the end result of the centre’s strategic plan, which focuses on enhancing providers and offering distinctive experiences for its visitors.
“This success crowns a steady collection of excellent initiatives and providers provided all year long. These efforts have included the event of each cultural and bodily infrastructure, enhancement of services, excellence in specialist employees, and the empowerment of Emirati youth by qualifying them to ship cultural excursions and host the mosque’s numerous guests by means of distinguished programmes that embody the mosque’s civilisational message.
“These accomplishments open new horizons for the centre, by means of which we anticipate the longer term with methods and plans that allow it to proceed fulfilling its civilisational mission with larger effectivity.
“Additionally they permit us to persistently enrich the visitor expertise by means of spiritual and cultural programmes, exhibitions, and initiatives that mirror the mosque’s message, offered in progressive codecs and a refined method that meets aspirations and fulfils our imaginative and prescient.”
Welcoming greater than seven million guests yearly, SZGM transcends its position as a spot of worship to function a beacon of Islamic artwork, tradition, and peaceable coexistence.
Its tranquil areas foster a novel human tapestry of fraternity and dialogue amongst numerous cultures and faiths.
Guests take pleasure in complete services reminiscent of exhibition halls, a library, buying and eating at Souq Al Jami’.
Progressive experiences like guided cultural excursions, ‘Unseen Glimpses’ electrical automotive excursions, and 24-hour visits guarantee a wealthy and inclusive engagement for all visitors.
The SZGM additionally hosts dynamic exhibitions and the immersive Diya – A Universe of Gentle expertise, which narrates the mosque’s message of peace and cultural heritage by means of sound, visuals, and sensory results.
TripAdvisor High 10 Points of interest within the World 2025
- Basílica de la Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain
- Eiffel Tower, Paris, France
- NASA Kennedy Area Centre Customer Advanced, Merritt Island, Brevard County, Florida
- Louvre Museum, Paris, France
- Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
- Mutianyu Nice Wall, Beijing, China
- Anne Frank Home, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Duomo di Milano, Milan, Italy
- Plaza de España, Seville, Spain
