Arabica Greatness Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Editorial Image

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 beside the same mosque. The mosque was constructed from 1996 to 2007. It is the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates. The building complex measures approximately 290 m 960 ft by 420 m 1,380 ft, covering an area of more than 12 hectares 30 acres, exclusive of exterior landscaping and vehicle parking.