Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is one of the largest and most recognisable mosques in the world...
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is one of the largest and most recognisable mosques in the world with a capacity of more than 40,000 worshippers.
The main prayer hall can accommodate up to 9,000 worshippers whilst smaller prayer halls and the mosque’s main dome is 85 m high and is complimented by two 75 m high domes on either side of it. The striking four minarets encompassing the mosque are 110 m tall.
The works involved ACC executing craftsman finishes, electro-mechanical works and the external landscaping works.
The 17,400 m² white marble floor of the outdoor prayer area is inlaid with multi-coloured marble reflecting rich floral designs. The arcades surrounding it are made up of a series of arches supported by columns, clad with white marble and inlaid with semi-precious stones depicting a floral design crowned by palm tree motifs.
The arcades are covered with 34 domes internally lined with colourful engraved GRG as well as calligraphy from the Holy Quran and are externally clad with Macedonian white marble topped by marble merlons.
The walls are clad with textured white Italian marble. The hall’s columns are made of seamless circular white marble uniquely inlaid with exquisite floral patterns of semi-precious stones and mother of pearl. The 6,000 m² handmade Persian carpet that adorns the floors is amongst the biggest in the world.
The huge crystal chandelier in the main prayer hall is considered the world’s largest at 10 m tall, 10 m wide and a weight of nine tonnes.
The area around the mosque is intricately landscaped with water features and parks.
