Designed by British, Italian and Emirati architects, the mosque was built with design ideas borrowed from parts of Turkey, Morocco, Pakistan and Egypt, among other Islamic countries. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque celebrates cultural diversity by creating a spiritual oasis that is genuinely welcoming and inspirational in its foundation. Featuring a stunning combination of traditional and modern styles, it is one of the world’s largest mosques and the only one that captures the unique interactions between Islam and other world cultures. Covering almost 30 acres with the space to welcome over 40,000 people, it is one of the world’s most prominent places of worship. Don’t get us started on nature, with incredible wildlife and stunning sights to be seen at Sir Bani Yas Island, Mangrove National Park and many other magical spots.Ību Dhabi city and Saadiyat Island are home to incredible art, culture and nature.Īnother sight to behold, and not too far from Saadiyat Island, is Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
If you’re looking for adventure, Abu Dhabi also offers adrenalin-fuelled fun across the city - from dune bashing and sandboarding in the Rub’ al Khali desert to exhilarating and educational rides and attractions at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and six magical and immersive worlds at the world’s biggest and fully air-conditioned indoor theme park Warner Bros. From ancient tombs at UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Al Ain (about an hour and a half from the city by car) to the oldest standing structure and beautiful traditional handicrafts at Qasr Al Hosn and House of Artisans, incredible architecture at Qasr Al Watan, the Emirate’s working Presidential Palace, and much more. It goes without saying that regional history, tradition and culture thrive in Abu Dhabi in various forms. In just over 50 years, Abu Dhabi has transformed itself from a humble fishing village into a thriving 21st-century city - one that remains deeply loyal to its culture and roots.
In terms of meaning and symbolism the sparrow is still an auspicious omen but has no connection to nautical history, while swallows represent some of the tattoo world’s oldest symbolic designs – they were often a sign that a seafarer had travelled over 5000 miles on ocean v o yage s. Swallows are streamlined with bright coloring, while sparrows are more rounded and stockier with brown plumage. What is the difference between swallow and sparrow tattoos?īoth birds are popular in neo traditional and American traditional small tattoo art.