The mosque is one of the world's largest and was the vision of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan - the Founding Father of the UAE. He envisaged the creation of a welcoming and cultural haven that inspires people from all backgrounds. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is an incredible sight to behold night or day. At its highest point, it reaches more than 100m tall and is one of the largest mosques in the world. As well as the religious significance, it is a stunning piece of Islamic architecture made up of 82 marble domes and more than 1,000 hand-carved columns Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is the one of the largest in the world and is breathtakingly beautiful. Find out when to visit, what to wear, how to get there and more with this complete guide. The Emirati cultural centre and trade hub of the UAE, Abu Dhabi, awaits visitors with an array of experiences. Although the religious spots across the region are restricted to Muslims only, there are (Read More) a few that are open to non-Muslims as well. Here are our top picks among the mosques in Abu Dhabi. One of the world's largest mosques, this religious centre can welcome up to an astonishing 41,000 worshippers at any time. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the largest in the United Arab Emirates and eighth largest in the world, rises majestically from Abu Dhabi. Wed Sep 14 03:00:03 EDT 2016. By Robeena Brown. November 17, 2022 | 13 min read. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is the biggest mosque in Abu dhabi; big enough to accommodate over 40,000 visitors. The largest mosque in the UAE and third largest in the world, the complex covers over 22,400sqm. T5J02.