The Grand Mosque was constructed between 1996 and 2007. The building complex measures approximately 290 m by 420 m, covering an area of more than 12 hectares (30 acres), excluding exterior landscaping and vehicle parking. The project was launched by the late president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who wanted to establish a structure that would unite the cultural diversity of the Islamic world with the historical and modern values of architecture and art. His final resting place is located on the grounds adjacent to the complex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #sheikhzayedgrandmosque #abudhabi #simplyabudhabi #unitedarabemirates #mosque #exploreuae #doyoutravel #lonelyplanet #sylen8screamer #sub4sub #discoveryourworld #traveller #travelbug #backpacker #travelblogger #bucketlist #lpfanphoto #travelwithme #tripzofs8s #lensofs8s #wanderlust #thegreatoutdoors #lonelyplanet #livelovetravel #discoveryourworld #dewanderersoul #passionpassport #beautifuldestinations #stayandwander (at Sheikh Zayed Mosque)