The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is located in the desert (of course) off the highway between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. It's the largest in the United Arab Emirates and is absolutely amazing. It's a functioning mosque - but also a tourist destination. Women cannot enter through the first floor if their knees are showing... and all must wear traditional hijabs and head scarfs when entering the mosque (you can get one there or bring your own). Men can wear traditional clothing - unless their knees are showing.. in which case they must wear a thobe (long, white dress gown).
The light fixtures are EXTRAVAGANT!
The left is the list of "Mosque Manners!". Beautiful carpets - lush silk... and amazing architecture! Great experience!
