Sheikh Zayed Mosque

On Tuesday, we drove to Abu Dhabi in the afternoon to look around. We went to the Sheikh Zayed mosque, the grandest mosque in the city. We thought we could go for the tour, but when we arrived, they told us that we could go right in and walk around. The mosque was spectacular, and we were able to get some great photos. I put a lot of them in black and white because the shadows are so dramatic and it really gives the building a timeless look.



Looking through the stained glass window at the exterior of the mosque...



One of the (many) chandeliers inside the mosque...






The best thing about the visit was when we were given an abbaya and sheila to wear when walking around. Our photos in the garb are fabulous. Here I am walking across the courtyard...



And in the lobby of the mosque



After our tour, we had wonderful Chinese food at one of the biggest hotels in Abu Dhabi. It was so good, and the hotel was really ornate and beautiful. Tomorrow, we're going to Dubai for my last two days here, and I am so looking forward to it. :)