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When you visit UAE, your trip is incomplete without an outing to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque – a monument of historic impact that blends architectural styles and embodies Islam’s message of tolerance and peace.
A major Abu Dhabi tourist attraction, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a massive architectural work of art featuring 1,096 amethyst-and-jasper-embedded columns, 82 white marble domes, reflective pools, gold-plated Swarovski chandeliers, an iconic prayer hall and a courtyard boasting one of the largest marble mosaic artworks in the world. It is a stunning place to visit in Abu Dhabi to explore and take photographs.
Did you know that the mosque holds a Guinness World Record for the largest hand-woven carpet and also boasts one of the largest chandeliers in a mosque?
Designed to be one of the highlights of Abu Dhabi tourism, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque was built by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan to highlight the Islamic message of peace, tolerance and diversity.
This Abu Dhabi attraction offers free entry as the welcoming mosque’s open-door policy encourages visitors from around the world, from families to groups, solo travellers to celebrities, to not only witness its beauty but also gain a deeper understanding of the emirate’s cultural beliefs. The largest mosque in Abu Dhabi, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque can welcome up to 55,000 worshippers and visitors every day.
Don’t miss the calligraphy encircling the hollows of its domes, etched with verses from the Quran and painted with gold leaf in An-Naskh lettering. Included in the standard UAE tour packages, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a memorable and must-do experience for all tourists.
If you’re planning to visit UAE, then make sure you add Abu Dhabi, along with Dubai, to your itinerary. Your Dubai vacation can easily combine a visit to this Abu Dhabi attraction as it is less than a two-hour drive from most major Dubai tourist attractions.
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