Heritage Sites · Abu Dhabi
Imam Al-Tayeb Mosque
مسجد الإمام الطيب
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Before you go
9 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is asphalt at 179 m
- Time needed 1–2 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season November–March Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — uneven ground and low doorways Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes Source: editor · category default
- Facilities Parking 223 m · Food nearby 141 m Source: osm · mapped within 300 m
- Drones Registration with the GCAA is required before flying, whatever the drone weighs, and recreational flying is limited to approved green zones below 400 ft Source: official · national rule · General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress The UAE expects shoulders and knees covered away from hotels, beaches and pools. Many of these sites are still lived in. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 3 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: Entry fee · Opening hours · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Restored quarters are lived-in neighbourhoods as well as sites. Dress modestly, keep noise down, and ask before photographing people or houses.
- Excavation ground and old plasterwork are fragile and often unfenced. Stay on the paths and take nothing.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 30 mfrom Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) · 39 km
- 13 mfrom Abu Dhabi (island city) · 13 km
- 1 h 41 mfrom Al Ain (oasis and Jebel Hafit) · 168 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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ComfortableToo hot
Open sites are a cool-months walk. Restored quarters are often lit and busiest after sunset.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
mosque in Abu Dhabi
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q116936375
About & Sources Imam Al-Tayeb Mosque
Imam Al-Tayeb Mosque is a heritage site in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — Wikidata describes it as "mosque in Abu Dhabi". Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically November–March. Nearby: Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum and teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi.
At a glance
- Heritage Sites · Abu Dhabi
- mosque in Abu Dhabi
- Season: November–March (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Imam Al-Tayeb Mosque?
No — approach is asphalt at 179 m (source: osm).
When is the best time to visit Imam Al-Tayeb Mosque?
Typically November–March for heritage sites. Open sites are a cool-months walk. Restored quarters are often lit and busiest after sunset.
How long do I need at Imam Al-Tayeb Mosque?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Imam Al-Tayeb Mosque?
Parking 223 m · Food nearby 141 m (source: osm).
How high is Imam Al-Tayeb Mosque?
About 3 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Imam Al-Tayeb Mosque?
In Abu Dhabi (AE-AZ), United Arab Emirates, at 24.5308, 54.4053 — near Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum and teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi.
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