Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Mosque · Modern UAE · 21st Century
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is located in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. The largest mosque in the country, it is the key place of worship for daily prayers. The mosque was constructed between 1996 and 2007. It was designed by Syrian architect Yousef Abdelky. The project was launched by the late president of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who wanted to establish a structure that would unite the cultural diversity of the Islamic world with the historical and modern values of architecture and art.
Construction: 1996 – 2007
Founder: Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
Key figures: Yousef Abdelky (Architect)
Significance: The largest mosque in the UAE, a symbol of Islamic tolerance and diversity.
- 2007: Opened for worship
Architectural styles: Mughal, Moorish, Ottoman
Architects: Yousef Abdelky
Materials: Marble, Gold, Crystal
- White Marble: Clad in pure white Sivec marble from Macedonia.
- Carpet: The world's largest hand-knotted carpet.
- Chandelier: One of the world's largest chandeliers, made with Swarovski crystals.
Opening hours: 09:00 - 22:00 (summer) · 09:00 - 22:00 (winter) – Closed to tourists on Friday mornings.
- General: €0.00
Accessibility: Accessible.
Official site: http://szgmc.gov.ae
Address: Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street, 5th St, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Coordinates: 24.4128, 54.475