Friday 23 May 2014

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - Abu Dhabi


Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
                
It is very rare to visit somewhere that is so beautiful that it takes your breath away. Now by no way is this an exaggeration, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque did exactly that.  It's an amazing architectural landmark. 

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is the sixth largest mosque in the world. I find that hard to believe as this Mosque is absolutely huge. 


Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque


Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

It is made up using some of the finest natural materials, marble, stone, precious stones, gold and crystals. 

  Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Sheikh Zayed Mosque
                     
I spent most of our visit going ooh, wow, ah, that's beautiful. The pictures really don't do it justice. 

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
I love the picture above, as I managed to capture a family dancing and moving in and out of the pillars. I wish I had managed to catch up with them to share the pictures. 

After a lovely morning we headed back to the hotel for some much needed shade. Abu Dhabi is very hot even at this time of the year.

After some more messing around in the Pool. We headed to Hakkasan restaurant for dinner. Abu Dhabi is a brilliant place for a foodie as the cuisine is so diverse. 

Having visited Hakkasan in Mayfair London I had high expectations for Abu Dhabi and I am pleased to share it didn't disappoint. 

To start we had Roasted Mango Duck and my absolute favourite Golden fried soft shell crab with red chili and curry leaf. Even looking at this picture is making me salivate.  

Hakkasan Abu Dhabi
For mains we opt for stir-fry black pepper rib-eye beef and charcoal grilled Atlantic scallops. 

Hakkasan Abu Dhabi

You can't leave the opulent Emirates Place Hotel without sampling one of their famous Golden cappuccino's - although it has 24 carat gold on top, it is perfectly safe to drink.


I can't believe my adventures have come to an end. What an amazing Birthday and one I will never forget. I will definitely be back to Abu Dhabi a beautiful country. 

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23 comments:

  1. It's the most awe inspiring building I have ever visited - absolutely stunning, a masterpiece! :o) Xx

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    1. It is a stunning masterpiece it is often that I am quiet x

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  2. That cappuccino looks amazing! What did the gold taste of?

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    1. It look prettier than it tasted. The picture if the Emirates Palace is choclate and the gold didn't really have a flavour. My other half left the gold saying that he didn't want to sent off any shop alarms x

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  3. Dear Lucy,

    Thank you for sharing with us these amazing moments. I also would love to have this opportunity to travel over there and see all their beautiful places!

    Enjoy and spoil yourself with all their nice coffees and dishes :)

    Much love
    Liuba G
    xxx

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    1. It was amazing and I was very spoilt glad you enjoyed the pictures Lucy x

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  4. My goodness, so beautiful!
    Also, food looks YUM! xxx

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    1. The food was yummy and eat far too much. Have a nice weekend Lucy

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  5. Those pictures don't look real at all! What an amazing pace to visit, the family dancing between the pillars is an adorable picture and it is a pity you weren't able to share it with them, would have been a mantel piece photo for sure!

    Corinne x
    www.skinnedcartree.com

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    1. The Mosque is amazingly beautiful it really is. I am gutted that I couldn't share the pic too but the crowd was huge. It would have made a food family pic x

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  6. Some of these pictures should really be framed (the family playing). The place looks exquisite, and the food looks yummy.

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    1. It was absolutely beautiful I am glad I have the pictures to remember it by. The food was amazing x

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  7. Oh wow, what an amazing birthday treat, lucky you! Abu Dhabi looks beautiful... as does the food! x

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    1. It was an amazing birthday it really was a big surprise and huge treat Lucy

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  8. I so enjoy seeing your photos! The one with the family in the background is absolutely stunning! They all are actually! How over the top is gold in the cappucino!!! Awesome!

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    1. It was a really beautiful place one that I will treasure visiting. Cappuccino is totally over the top but looks cool Lucy x

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  9. Wow! This place looks absolutely amazing! You are a lucky girl to get to see it in person :)

    Jennifer Ashley
    www.prettylittledetails.ca

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    1. I really am one lucky girl I did feel thoroughly spoilt was a great adventure. Lucy

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  10. wow such beautiful photos, looks like an amazing place :)

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    1. It is very beautiful the architecture is amazing Lucy

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  11. Beautiful - can't imagine how breathtaking it must have been seeing this beautiful building. The charcoal grilled Atlantic scallops...would love to try that. Think we're going to have to get something to eat in a minute! ;-)

    x Roch & Tash x
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    1. The food was lovely and so much variety. The scallops were huge and really smokey delicious Lucy x

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  12. In the main hall of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, there is the world's largest carpet which was designed by Iranian artist Ali khaliqi and made by Carpet Company of Iran. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

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