Soak up the rich culture and take beautiful photographs

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is one of the largest mosques in the world and the only one that really embodies the special relationships between Islam and other global civilizations. A vacation to Abu Dhabi would not be complete without a visit to this striking and inspirational building.

Because of the inviting mosque’s open-door policy, people from all over the world are encouraged to come see its beauty and learn more about the emirate’s cultural values in a setting that promotes open communication.

Every day, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque can accommodate up to 55,000 worshipers and guests. It’s a breathtaking location to explore and snap pictures, with 1,096 columns inlaid with amethyst and jasper, 82 white marble domes, reflecting ponds, gold-plated Swarovski chandeliers, an iconic prayer hall, and a courtyard with one of the biggest marble mosaic artworks in the world.