In a nutshell

Take in the grandeur of Abu Dhabi in its symbolic locations. First, by losing yourself in the rooms of the Qaṣr Al-Waṭan presidential palace, an icon of Emirati prestige. Then, when evening falls, in the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the biggest in the country. Seeing it at this time has an even greater impact, amid lights that turn the dome blue and flood the porticoes with gold.

Main stops

Presidential palace: interior visit
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: interior evening visit

The programme

Come to the Qaṣr Al-Waṭan presidential palace, an icon of the grandeur of the Emirates. Once inside, you’ll see shining marble, gold and crystal. And by passing from one environment to another, you’ll encounter different artistic influences, learning a great deal about the history and culture of the country.
Then, you enter another atmosphere in front of the four minarets of the Grand Mosque that stand out against the evening sky.
Considered a symbol of brotherhood between nations by Sheikh Zayed, it’s a pure white colossus by day, while at this time it’s a feast of light and color. Blue floods the walls and envelops the 82 domes, while the porticoes turn into golden walkways.
The “wow” effect continues inside, while your guide shows you the world’s largest hand-knotted carpet: 5,700 square meters of wool and cotton, on which no fewer than 1,200 Iranian knotters worked.
Seeing this icon of Abu Dhabi is an unmissable experience. Observing it in the evening leaves you open-mouthed.

Good to know

In order to enable you to access the mosque according to regulations, please wear suitable clothing: women must fully cover their heads, arms down to the wrists and legs down to the ankles, avoiding white, tight-fitting clothing. Men should wear long trousers and avoid sleeveless shirts. Shoes must be removed.