The Sheik Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is one of the greatest mosques on the planet, with a limit of 40,000. It's situated on the edges of Abu Dhabi downtown area, and is difficult to miss – as you draw nearer you begin to see the astonishing white vaults (82 of them) and four minarets not too far off, and as you achieve the passageway it's unimaginable not to be astounded by the mosque's scale and excellence.

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The outside of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi

DO I NEED TO BE A MUSLIM TO VISIT?

No. The mosque is exceptionally inviting to guests everything being equal, as long as you regard the basic "Mosque Manners" rules, which incorporate dressing minimalistic ally, not taking photographs of individuals supplicating and not resting.

HOW TO GET TO THE SHEIKH ZAYED MOSQUE FROM DUBAI

There are three options (before the Hyperloop opens, that is!) if you don’t have your wheels.

By taxi – 1 hour 30 minute

The speediest and most costly alternative. We wound up accepting a taxi as we were constrained on schedule. From our inn in Downtown Dubai to the mosque cost around AED 350. The taxi back to Ibn Battuta Mall cost under AED 300 (we'd intended to get the transport to come back to Dubai yet it was pouring with downpour). In spite of the long adventure, we didn't experience any difficulty finding a cab driver willing to make the outing. It's important that even though Dubai cab drivers are intended to assume acknowledgement cards, our own didn't. He was upbeat to stop at an administration station in transit so I could get money out, however.

By bus – 2 hours+

There are normal transports from Al Ghubaiba transport station in the Bur Dubai zone to Abu Dhabi. These are relentless to Abu Dhabi transport station, take 2 hours and cost AED 25. From the Abu Dhabi transport station, you'll have to get a nearby transport or a taxi to the mosque. This is unquestionably the least expensive choice, however, takes much longer than the other two.

By organized excursion – full day

Huge Bus Dubai and other visit organizations run journeys to Abu Dhabi which incorporate the mosque. These eventual a difficult day however are most likely justified, despite all the trouble on the off chance that you don't extravagant the open transport and need to see different attractions in Abu Dhabi like Ferrari World.

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR TO VISIT THE SHEIKH ZAYED MOSQUE?

The mosque gives clear direction on their site. Ladies ought to be secured from the neck to the wrist, and the lower leg, and have their hair secured. Men ought to have their shoulders and knees secured. I wore a maxi skirt and a high-necked shirt with a denim coat on top and a scarf covering my hair and was waved through by the mosque staff at the passage.

On the off chance that your garments don't meet the prerequisites, you can acquire an abaya to wear over the top. You'll have to take your shoes off when you go inside the primary mosque assembling so ensure you wear your best socks.

WHAT TO EXPECT

When you achieve the mosque the main structure you'll go into holds aeroplane terminal style security and a watch that you're dressed fittingly. Once through (and wearing your abaya, if they need you to wear one), you'll be inside the complex. There's no section charge, visiting the mosque and taking the guided visit is free.

You'll pass perfect gardens and water includes before you venture inside the arcade which encompasses the mosque's tremendous focal patio, where 30,000 individuals can ask.

The huge courtyard at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

The marble columns and domes are stunning

If you need to take a guided visit (and you should!), pursue the signs to the gathering point. There are ordinary visits, even though when we were there the most recent one was at 11 am before a long hang tight for one at 5 pm, so check the mosque's site before you set off. In case you're in a little gathering you don't have to book to join a guided visit. While you're sitting tight for the visit you're allowed to meander around, take photos or visit the bistro and blessing shop.

The starting point for the free guided tour

The visit guide will give you a headset and afterwards will take you around the mosque on a 45 minute guided visit. Our guide was a neighbourhood Emirati man who was intriguing and interesting as he educated us concerning the highlights of the mosque, including the record-breaking floor covering, Islam and life in the UAE. Toward the end, there was a chance to make inquiries.