Abu Dhabi, UAE

View to The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Did you know that The Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi showcases the word’s largest chandelier, made in Germany with thousands of Swarovski crystals from Austria and glasswork from Italy. It weighs more then nine tonnes.

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Most people do not know this, but the Grand Mosque started as a vision of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, known for adopting a tolerant version of Islamic faith and staying far away from fanaticism or extremism

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Did you know that the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque can accommodates over 40,000 worshipers

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Did you know that the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque has more than 1,000 columns in the outer areas, with inlaid marble panels and decorated in a floral design with semi-precious stones, and 96 columns in the main prayer hall, each inlaid with mother of pearl

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Sheikh Zayed imagined a place of worship that would help people come together, understand Islam and see it as a religion that has a message of peace, tolerance and diversity. After his passing in 2004, Sheikh Zayed’s vision for the mosque was carried on by his sons who brought professionals and materials from all over the world to finalize their father’s dream.

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque reflecting sunset lights

Did you know that The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque features 82 white marble domes of Moroccan design.

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Did you know that the largest dome holding a world record, is 32.8 in diameter, 85 m from ground to top, from ground to the middle, is 70 m. The dome is made in site and made by Moroccan designers.

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in sunset

Did you know that As per the direction of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the mosque is located in the heart of the new Abu Dhabi between Musaffah Bridge and Maqta Bridge. The construction of AED 2.5 billion-project began in the late 1996. Approximately 38 contracting companies and about 3,500 workers helped realising the complex over a period of almost 12 years. On the 20th of December 2007, the mosque was initially opened to the public and prayers. The first prayer was held in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in sunny day

Did you know that the exquisite mosque is one of the largest mosques in the entire world. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is named after the revered His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan. He was the president of UAE, and the mosque was named after him to pay respect to his achievements.

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque few minutes before sunset

Did you know that Abu Dhabi hosts the third largest mosque in the world - after the ones in Mecca and Madina in Saudi Arabia.

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in purple evening lights

Did you know The mosque's spectacularly decorated interior features unique plants designed specifically for the mosque, as well as verses from the Holly Quran. In addition, the designers have also used mosaic to cover the entire courtyard (17,000 square metres) and thus it is considered among the largest open spaces in mosques worldwide.

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in sunset

Did you know that the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque displays the world’s largest hand-knotted carpet, designed by Iranian artist Ali Khaliqi and hand crafted by 1,300 artisans

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Did you know that the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque uses a very special lighting system in evening hours that follows the phases of the moon – they gradually become lighter as the moon becomes full

Abu Dhabi cityscape

Did you know that the buildings' curved shapes (Etihad Towers) are intended to represent billowing sails, thus referencing Abu Dhabi's history as a port.

View to beautiful Etihad Towers Complex in Abu Dhabi

Did you know that the group of five towers are positioned so that, from whichever angle on the ground they are viewed, at least two are always visible.

Panoramic view of the city from the Emirates Heritage Club Heritage Village

Grand Mosque - interior views

Interior views of the Grand Mosque