One of the world's largest mosques, striking for its marble domes, mosaics, calligraphy, and the world's largest carpet. Open to non-Muslims, it's a must-see for architecture alone, day or dramatically lit at night.
“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
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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Be sure to take your camera and dress modestly (if need be, the ladies near the shoe lockers can loan you a long dress and a headscarf something).
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
"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
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"
"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."
"What’s this place all about?Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the world's largest, is an Abu Dhabi must-see. Completed in 2007, it can fit 40,000 visitors and worshippers into a space the..." Full review
National Geographic
"An Abu Dhabi landmark, the Sheikh Zayed Mosque was the vision of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al Nahyan, the first president of the United Arab Emirates. Its construction was finished after..."
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