Things to do in Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Visitors to the island can’t help but stand in awe at their first sight: the majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in pristine white marble. An architectural masterpiece of immense proportions, it has 82 domes,1000 pillars and space for up to 40,000 worshippers. It is a premier example of modern Islamic architecture and was both the grand vision of late president Sheik Zayed bin Sulta Al Nahyan and his final resting place.
Blending influences from Mamluk, Ottoman, Fatimid and Indo-Islamic architectural styles with the more contemporary, the mosque has involved the work of artisans across the globe. The result is an awe-inspiring landmark of superlatives. Not only is it the largest mosque in the country, it also lays claim to the following: the largest mosaic in the world, biggest carpet and the third-largest chandelier with a whopping 11 tonnes of dazzling Swarovski crystals and 24-karat galvanized gold.
Fortunately for many, it’s also one of the few mosques in the country in which non-muslims are allowed to enter. However, do remember to respect the mosque etiquette by wearing long, loose-fitting, ankle-length pants or skirts, long sleeves and a headscarf for women.
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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Reviews Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
“There is very little information on this tour. Would have been helpful to know that ladies visiting the mosque should be fully covered head to toe and not wear anything see-through or sheer. Told we would see the palace but it was from the other side of the river, not quite the view we envisaged. Visited a shop portrayed as a 'local gallery' and sat in a room where they tried to sell carpets to us. Then taken to a shop selling different types of dates, again, another sales pitch. Disappointing”
“Affordable and easy to book. My friends and I had great time!”
“Für einen kleinen Aufpreis konnte ich die Kleidung für die Moschee ausleihen. Man hatte ausreichend Zeit, sich selbst umzuschauen. Nicht so gut war, dass der Reiseleiter sehr undeutlich Englisch sprach und nur organisatorische Dinge erzählte. Über Dubai selbst war nur im Bus über die Kopfhörer zu hören. Aus Zeit gründen mussten wir uns zwischen Abu Dhabi City ODER Louvre Museum entscheiden. Eine Teilnehmerin entschied sich für City und so war der Ausflug zum Louvre Museum nicht erfolgt. Schade.”
“Was erg mooi de bezichtigingen …. Een tempel , de mooie moskee en de rest van de mooie stad en de gids was heel erg aardig en hij deed het met passie om alles te vertellen over de omgeving , geschiedenis over het land en nog veel meer ! En hij was ook grappig!”
