Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
One of the largest and most beautiful mosques in the world - a dazzling vision of white marble, gold and floral inlay in Abu Dhabi, holding the world's largest hand-knotted carpet.
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The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is one of the largest and most beautiful mosques in the world, a dazzling vision of gleaming white marble, gilded domes and delicate floral inlay in the capital, Abu Dhabi. Able to hold tens of thousands of worshippers, it holds the world's largest hand-knotted carpet and vast chandeliers of Swarovski crystal, and its reflecting pools and courtyards are especially magical at dusk.
What you actually see
- The white marble and inlay - the gleaming stone and delicate floral inlay.
- The main prayer hall - the world's largest hand-knotted carpet and crystal chandeliers.
- The reflecting pools - the mosque mirrored in the courtyard pools.
- The domes and courtyard - the gilded domes and vast marble courtyard.
When to go
November to March for pleasant weather; go in the late afternoon to see it by daylight and then beautifully lit at dusk. It is free, but a strict modest dress code is enforced, with women needing to cover hair, arms and legs.
Honest expectations
It is a working place of worship with a strict dress code enforced: shoulders, arms and legs covered for all, and women must cover their hair, though robes can be borrowed. It closes to visitors during prayer times and on Friday mornings. It is very popular, so it can be crowded, especially at sunset.
Nearby
The Louvre Abu Dhabi, the corniche and the Qasr Al Watan palace are in the city; Dubai is 90 minutes away.
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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
