In the main prayer hall, the species come from the Middle East; at the north entrance, they come from the northern hemisphere; and at the south entrance, they come from the south. A-list and royal visitors. The mosque has seven carat gold-plated Swarovski crystal chandeliers. The mosque has had its fair share of celebrity visitors and is especially loved by the supermodels -- step forward Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Shanina Shaik, Chanel Iman and Halima Aden -- who all donned traditional wear to marvel at the breathtaking place of worship.
Insider tips for visiting. The mosque is free to visit and opens daily between 9 a. The free complimentary one-hour guided tours are definitely worth signing up for, as they're a great insight into the incredible wonder, religion and culture. Catching the sunset tour, which starts at 5 p. Visitors can also expect a completely different ambiance with the mosque's spectacular illumination after dark. Modest dress is a must for all visitors as it's a Muslim site.
Women should cover their legs, arms and heads and men are required to wear long trousers, however the mosque does provide free traditional abayas robes prior to entry, which takes the hassle out of trying to find a mosque-appropriate outfit.
Everyone must remove their shoes before entering so bring a pair of socks if you prefer not to walk around barefoot. You'll need a pair of sunglasses when marveling at the outside as the sun reflects on the marble surface of the courtyard. The mosque is always busy but as it's so vast it never feels overcrowded. The main attraction of the mosque is the world's largest woven woollen carpet, pearl laden pillars and the world's biggest chandelier of the prayer hall, gold gilded set of chandeliers all over the mosque, white pillars, the mirror water corridor, the sunset bridge, beautiful gardens, a grand multilingual library and the tomb of the namesake president, Sheikh Zayed.
The Sheikh Zayed Mosque is a great tourism destination for reliving the wonder of human culture of diverse Islamic source in order to solace oneself with sense of aesthetic and brotherhood. Would love your thoughts, please write a review. Write Your Review. Perhaps the most noticeable element of the mosque is the collection of 82 domes, the largest of which is located in the centre of the main prayer hall.
The use of natural multi-coloured marble creates novel artistic outcomes, including decorated crowned columns where the crowns are not located on the top of the columns but at the bottom. This extraordinary technique is innovative to Islamic architecture. The colours of the walls, columns and the carpet are harmonised in a manner that transforms the mosque into an artistic masterpiece and a symphony of colours and shades. Another important feature is the artistic glass work.
Mosaic, carved and sand-blasted glass displays traditional Islamic designs of symmetry and repetition. The mosque has four minarets, each approximately meters tall. Each minaret is comprised of three different geometric shapes. The first is a square that forms the minaret's base. Its architectural style reflects that of Moroccan, Andalusian and Mameluke styles.
The marble walls are complimented with colorful stones in the shape of flowers all over the mosque. From the columns to the walls of the entrance, to the main prayer hall, visitors can marvel at the intricate detail of the flowers, giving a pop of color to the beautiful white walls.
The prayer hall is a work of art of its own. From floor to ceiling, the exquisite detail put into every inch of the space will leave visitors in complete awe. Approximately 1, artisans were required to bring the vision of third generation carper maker, Dr Ali Khaliqi, to life. As impressive as the carpets are, looking up is just as stunning. The mosque has seven crystal chandeliers altogether, however the largest is located in the main prayer hall and weighs around 12 tons. They were made with impressive detail and even have Swarovski crystal decorating them.
The walls of the main prayer hall are again made of marble and are covered in beautiful designs, along with the ceiling. The main well which faces Mecca where the Iman stands on the Pulpit or Menbar while conducting prayer, is decorated with the 99 names of Allah in Arabic.
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