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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - Exterior

Sheikh Zayed Mosque, on the western end of Abu Dhabi IslandAbu Dhabi
Sheikh Zayed Mosque, on the western end of Abu Dhabi IslandAbu Dhabi
Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Panoramic View of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque from the eastern steps
Panoramic View of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque from the eastern steps
Main (eastern) entrance of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Main (eastern) entrance of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Each of the four minarets is 107m (351ft) tall
Each of the four minarets is 107m (351ft) tall
Top of a minaret, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Top of a minaret, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Sheikh Zayed Mosque - southern dome from in front of the main entrance
Sheikh Zayed Mosque - southern dome from in front of the main entrance
The Sheikh Zayed Mosque is a blend of Moorish and Mughal styles
The Sheikh Zayed Mosque is a blend of Moorish and Mughal styles
Eastern (Main) Entrance
Eastern (Main) Entrance
The entire mosque is covered in white marble
The entire mosque is covered in white marble
Inscription over the main entrance, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Inscription over the main entrance, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Inscription over the main entrance, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Inscription over the main entrance, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Northeastern Minaret
Northeastern Minaret
Fountain in front of the main entrance, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Fountain in front of the main entrance, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Sheikh Zayed Mosque - East Entrance
Sheikh Zayed Mosque - East Entrance
Arcade surrounding the Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Arcade surrounding the Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Northeast Minaret, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Northeast Minaret, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Colorful tile panels decorate the mosque
Colorful tile panels decorate the mosque
The central domes through the main entrance
The central domes through the main entrance
Inside the arcade, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Inside the arcade, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Northwest Minaret through the eastern arcade
Northwest Minaret through the eastern arcade
Small dome over the main entrance, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Small dome over the main entrance, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Eastern Arcade with floral columns
Eastern Arcade with floral columns
Central domes, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Central domes, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Courtyard of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque - big enough to hold 32,000 worshippers
Courtyard of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque - big enough to hold 32,000 worshippers
Panoramic view of the domed Prayer Hall, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Panoramic view of the domed Prayer Hall, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
The Prayer Hall covered the entire western side of the Great Courtyard
The Prayer Hall covered the entire western side of the Great Courtyard
The Sahan (Great Courtyard) of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque measures just under 145m x 120m
The Sahan (Great Courtyard) of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque measures just under 145m x 120m
Sheikh Zayed Mosque - the Mosque of the Flowers
Sheikh Zayed Mosque - the "Mosque of the Flowers"
The mosaic work of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque was performed by Italian craftsmen of Fantini Mosaici
The mosaic work of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque was performed by Italian craftsmen of Fantini Mosaici
Mom and Deb modeling their abbayas
Mom and Deb modeling their abbayas
Female visitors must dress appropriately to enter the Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Female visitors must dress appropriately to enter the Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Mom and Debbie at the Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Mom and Debbie at the Sheikh Zayed Mosque
The mosque lends black abbayas with the image of the mosque in gold embroidery
The mosque lends black abbayas with the image of the mosque in gold embroidery
The Main Dome rises 85m (279ft) above the courtyard
The Main Dome rises 85m (279ft) above the courtyard
Tile work - Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Tile work - Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Arcade columns - Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Arcade columns - Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Column capitals of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque - golden palm trees
Column capitals of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque - golden palm trees
Arcade ceiling and the interior of one of the small domes
Arcade ceiling and the interior of one of the small domes
The floral courtyard of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque measures 17,500 square meters
The floral courtyard of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque measures 17,500 square meters
Floral mosaics of the central courtyard, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Floral mosaics of the central courtyard, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Sheikh Zayed Mosque Courtyard (Sahan)
Sheikh Zayed Mosque Courtyard (Sahan)
Panoramic view of the floral mosaic courtyard and arcade, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Panoramic view of the floral mosaic courtyard and arcade, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Decoration of the arcade - Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Decoration of the arcade - Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Arabic calligraphy instruction - Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Arabic calligraphy instruction - Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Tile work of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Tile work of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Tile work of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Tile work of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Shoes off to enter the main prayer hall
Shoes off to enter the main prayer hall
Floral mosaic of the Great Courtyard Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Floral mosaic of the Great Courtyard Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Emirati men traditionally dressed at the Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Emirati men traditionally dressed at the Sheikh Zayed Mosque
4 shallow pools line the outside of the arcades
4 shallow pools line the outside of the arcades
The minarets are at each corner of the courtyard
The minarets are at each corner of the courtyard
Two domes and a minaret, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Two domes and a minaret, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
The mausoleum of Sheikh Zayed is at the northwest corner of the mosque
The mausoleum of Sheikh Zayed is at the northwest corner of the mosque
The Mausoleum of Sheikh Zayed is that way, but you are not allowed to approach or photograph it
The Mausoleum of Sheikh Zayed is that way, but you are not allowed to approach or photograph it
For some reason, security guards block off a small section on the west side preventing visitors from completing a circle
For some reason, security guards block off a small section on the west side preventing visitors from completing a circle
Northwest corner of the Great Courtyard
Northwest corner of the Great Courtyard
Floral mosaics of the Great Courtyard, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Floral mosaics of the Great Courtyard, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
The eastern entrance and northeast minaret, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
The eastern entrance and northeast minaret, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Prayer Hall and Minaret, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Prayer Hall and Minaret, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Main domes of the prayer hall, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Main domes of the prayer hall, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
The domes are made of marble clad reinforced concrete
The domes are made of marble clad reinforced concrete
Main dome through the southern arcade
Main dome through the southern arcade
Decorative tile work - southern arcade
Decorative tile work - southern arcade
Arabic Calligraphy tile work - Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Arabic Calligraphy tile work - Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Endless arches of the Southern Arcade
Endless arches of the Southern Arcade
The northern and southern arcades are each 160m long
The northern and southern arcades are each 160m long
Southwest corner of the mosque from the outside
Southwest corner of the mosque from the outside
Southern minarets with what I believe may be very ornate towers for speakers
Southern minarets with what I believe may be very ornate towers for speakers
View of the prayer hall from the south side - Sheikh Zayed Mosque
View of the prayer hall from the south side - Sheikh Zayed Mosque
View of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque from the south
View of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque from the south
Walkway of red polished stone leading to the Grand Mosque
Walkway of red polished stone leading to the Grand Mosque
Prayer Hall - Sheikh Zayed Mosque (south side)
Prayer Hall - Sheikh Zayed Mosque (south side)
Domes of the prayer hall - Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Domes of the prayer hall - Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Abu Dhabi - Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Abu Dhabi - Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Etching of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque's silhouette on a glass window of the parking garage elevator lobby
Etching of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque's silhouette on a glass window of the parking garage elevator lobby
Sheikh Zayed Mosque - southwest minaret
Sheikh Zayed Mosque - southwest minaret
The peace is briefly disturbed by the overflight of a UAE Air Force transport landing at Al Bateen Airport
The peace is briefly disturbed by the overflight of a UAE Air Force transport landing at Al Bateen Airport
Sheikh Zayed Mosque, constructed by Abu Dhabi at an estimated cost of 2 billion dirhams (US$545M)
Sheikh Zayed Mosque, constructed by Abu Dhabi at an estimated cost of 2 billion dirhams (US$545M)
Sheikh Zayed Mosque - white marble against a blue sky
Sheikh Zayed Mosque - white marble against a blue sky
Dome and minaret, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Dome and minaret, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Southern Arcade, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Southern Arcade, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Male Ablutions, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Male Ablutions, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Eastern Arcade, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Eastern Arcade, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
The Sheikh Zayed Mosque was built between 1996  and 2007
The Sheikh Zayed Mosque was built between 1996 and 2007
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AbuDhabi Feb11 199.jpg
The Sheikh Zayed Mosque is currently said to be the world's 8th largest
The Sheikh Zayed Mosque is currently said to be the world's 8th largest
Southern Arcade and Minarets, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Southern Arcade and Minarets, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Sheikh Zayed Mosque is definitely worth a visit to Abu Dhabi - even just a day trip from Dubai
Sheikh Zayed Mosque is definitely worth a visit to Abu Dhabi - even just a day trip from Dubai
The Sheikh Zayed Mosque has 82 domes of varying sizes
The Sheikh Zayed Mosque has 82 domes of varying sizes
Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Abu Dhabi
Mom and Adrienne with Dennis
Mom and Adrienne with Dennis
Guards with some strange mission in life feel that even outside the mosque, women should not be photographed without the abbaya
Guards with some strange mission in life feel that even outside the mosque, women should not be photographed without the abbaya
Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Abu Dhabi
Dennis at the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Abu Dhabi
Dennis at the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Abu Dhabi
Arcades and reflecting pool, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Arcades and reflecting pool, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Looking through the arcade into the courtyard - Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Looking through the arcade into the courtyard - Sheikh Zayed Mosque
In front of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque
In front of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Domes of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque through Moorish arch
Domes of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque through Moorish arch
Mom and Adrienne, Sheikh Zayed Mosque floral courtyard
Mom and Adrienne, Sheikh Zayed Mosque floral courtyard
Now that they've got their abbayas, it's ok to photograph them
Now that they've got their abbayas, it's ok to photograph them
Mom and Adrienne in their black abbayas, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Mom and Adrienne in their black abbayas, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Mom and Adrienne trying out a fairly common fashion used by Arab women in the Gulf States
Mom and Adrienne trying out a fairly common fashion used by Arab women in the Gulf States
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