Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Located in a strategic area, between the two bridges in the capital (Mussafah Bridge and Maqta Bridge) the huge imposing Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is one of the largest and grandest mosques in the world.
Named after Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the late President of the UAE, the landmark mosque accommodates more than 40,000 worshippers.
The beautiful mosque also known as Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque is completely clad in the finest white marble covering an area of more than 22,000sq m and includes four 107m-tall minarets and 57 domes. Elaborate extensive floral designs decked with precious stones adorn the several walls, pillars and the 7,000 sq m courtyard of the mosque.
The mosque’s grand carpet from Iran, which measures 5,627 sq m and weighs 47 tonnes is the largest carpet in the world. In addition, the world's biggest Swarovski crystal bejeweled gold-plated chandelier from Germany measuring 10m in diameter and 15m tall is housed in the main prayer hall.
The Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque also houses the mausoleum of the late President of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan.