Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

An iconic sight within the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi is the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque – one of the largest and most beautiful such buildings in the world. Considered a showcase of historical and modern values of art and architecture, it was built under the vision of Sheikh Zayed, the founder of the country. With a capacity big enough for over 40,000 worshippers, it also houses the world’s largest hand-knotted carpet. Spectacular white columns surrounded by glistening blue pools of water make this one of the most visited sites in the nation.