Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (purple)
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque was built in honour of the nation's founder, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and opened in 2007. As the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates, it is one of the most important religious buildings in the world and can accommodate around 40,000 worshippers. Particularly impressive are its white marble façade, the 107-metre-high minarets, the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and magnificent chandeliers with Swarovski crystals.
Abu Dhabi Skyline (yellow)
Abu Dhabi's skyline is one of the most modern in the Middle East and shapes the cityscape of the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Along the Corniche waterfront, numerous skyscrapers, luxury hotels, and striking high-rises rise, reflecting the city's rapid transformation into an international metropolis.