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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque CentervsCorniche Beach
Both are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center is preferred by most writers compared to Corniche Beach. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center comes in at 92 with recommendations from 7 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Atlas Obscura and Lonely Planet.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
Frommer's
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Travel + Leisure
Atlas Obscura
The Telegraph
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Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Frommer's "The Grand Mosque gets its name for a reason: It's the third-largest mosque in the world (the first two are in Saudi Arabia), and it has enough marble, gold, and silver to make the Taj Mahal jealous." Full review
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Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Conceived by the first president of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed, and marking his final resting place, the mosque accommodates 41,000 worshippers and is one of the few in the region open to non-Muslims." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Part of the magic of the collection is its location in the mosque's minaret, giving an aerial view of the mosque's magnificent domes and the city and outlying islands beyond.
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Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Its curvilinear form is reminiscent of sand dunes, and at night the lighting scheme gives a sense that the dunes are on the move." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Completed in 2007 after 11 years of construction, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is among the United Arab Emirate's most impressive and striking structures." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Whitewashed mosque contains the world's largest carpet. " Full review
The Telegraph "Even for people with little interest in religion, this landmark building is worth visiting for the architecture alone." Full review
Independent "The dramatic Islamic architecture of Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque holds appeal for both history buffs and worshippers, as its 55,000 daily visitors can attest"
The F1 guide to visiting Abu Dhabi
December 16, 2022
Independent "The marble-domed Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is the ultimate expression of the Muslim faith: reverent, dignified and enlightening"
Independent "It has space for 40,000 worshippers. An elegant showcase of Islamic architecture, it has several intricate design elements, including marbled halls, tiled mosaics, calligraphy and large ornate domes."
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Corniche Beach Frommer's Lonely Planet
Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Frommer's "One of the best ways to explore Abu Dhabi is to take a drive or a stroll along the park-lined Corniche." Full review
Lonely Planet "There are several gates to this spotlessly maintained, blue-flagged public beach." Full review
