Abu Dhabi, Aug. 9 -- The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (SZGM) in Abu Dhabi has climbed to eighth place on TripAdvisor's 2025 list of top global attractions, moving up two spots from last year. It remains the number one landmark in the Middle East.

TripAdvisor's rankings are based on reviews of over eight million landmarks worldwide, placing SZGM in the top one per cent globally. The mosque welcomes more than seven million visitors each year, with 82 percent coming from abroad.

Dr Yousif Al Obaidli, Director-General of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, said the mosque's success reflects the UAE's vision and the centre's focus on providing excellent visitor experiences. Efforts include improving facilities, training Emirati youth to guide...