The Grandeur of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi, being the capital emirate of UAE, is slightly overshadowed and looks less touristy than its counterpart Dubai. But let me share with you something I experienced. This largest emirate city has many stunning superlative attractions in its sleeve. Be it architectural, cultural, city vibe or natural. Following our Kayaking adventures in the mangrove forest, we are set to show you around this incredible architectural landmark - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is one of the contemporary architectural wonders of the modern times. This modern mosque is often compared to Taj Mahal. Although, personally, I would never make comparison between these two, having seen both of them. They are both different and unique in their own ways. But truth be told, this mosque lives up to any such comparisons. The mosque is well built and is one of the striking architecture I’ve seen in the recent times. One glimpse at the mosque gives the feeling as if the mosque is immersed in snow. So pure, so white, that it camouflaged with the environment. The imposing dome and minarets dominates the skyline .

The fascination to seeing buildings and monuments at night never fades. We visited the mosque just in time before sunset. And we were just plain lucky to experience the mosque both at day light and night. When the magical hour struck, the mosque turned into a kaleidoscope of colors and glittered through the night. Although we only got a glimpse of the mosque during the day light for a very short time, but no complaints. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).