The mosque is named for Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the first president of the United Arab Emirates and the founder of the mosque. He is buried in the mausoleum on the grounds here. The grand mosque, one of the few in the world open to non-Muslims is about an hour drive from Dubai. In 2004, the construction work began on one of the biggest and most spectacular mosques in the world: 80 domes covered with white marble, four minarets, which tower 107 metres high above the mosque, over 5600 m² in size, an almost 50 tonne heavy, handmade rug, as well as the largest chandelier in the world, measuring 10 metres in diameter and 15 metres tall. The pillars, floor and the ceiling of the mosque are decorated with the finest paintings, gold and glittering gemstones. Exquisite glass windows provide a shimmering light effect in the rooms. The masterpiece is surrounded by a large pool, which reflects the wonderful colours of the mosque throughout the day and at night, when the building is illuminated.

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Burj Dubai is the tallest man-made structure in the world. The Burj Dubai had its name officially changed to Burj Khalifa during its grand opening in honor of the president of the U.A.E. H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al Nahyan. The tower is situated on a man-made lake which is designed to wrap around the tower and to provide dramatic views of it. The tower’s observation deck will be located 442 metres above ground, the highest publicly accessible observation deck in the world. The total area of cladding used to cover the Burj Dubai will be equivalent to 17 football fields. The Burj Dubai spire will be visible from as far away as 95 kms.

Facts:
Height (Architectural): 828.0 meter / 2717 feet
Height (Occupied): 584.5 meter / 1918 feet
Floors Above Ground: 163
Floors Below Ground: 1
Number of Elevators: 58
Top Elevator Speed: 10 m/s
Number of Apartments: 900
Number of Hotel Rooms: 304
Number of Parking Spaces: 2957

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It looks lovely at night as it’s lit up with different colours. Dubai is one of the most visited and beautiful places in world. It is located in United Arab Emirates and its currency is Dirham. About 80% residents of Dubai are foreigners and about 10000 new residents arrive in Dubai every month. It covers an area of 1,588.4 square miles. the Emirate has a population of 2,262,000. Islam is the official and dominant religion of Dubai. Dubai is the leading tourist destination in the world with modern sky-scrapers, magnificent architectural buildings, luxurious hotels, shopping malls, Palm Islands, Jumeirah Beach, the Dragon Mart, Dubai Museum, Burj al Arab, and Burj Khalifa.

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Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is a world class destination and the largest indoor theme park in the world. Inspired by the double curve side profile of the classic Ferrari GT. The facility and architecture is truly impressive. Thrilling rides, exciting attractions, designer stores and restaurants, all brought together by the rich Italian heritage of Ferrari World. The theme park is open to the public six days a week, complete with all the attractions like F1-themed coasters.

Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Sunday : 11:00 – 20:00
The park is closed on Mondays.

Ticket Prices:
General Admission (1.5m and above) : AED 225 (61 USD)
General Admission (below 1.5m) : AED 165 (45 USD)
Premium Admission (1.5m and above, access to the exclusive VIP Lounge) : AED 495 (135 USD)
Premium Admission (below 1.5m, access to the exclusive VIP Lounge) : AED 390 (106 USD)

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The 3 billion $ cost hotel was opened in 2005 and is a colossal standstone itself. Located in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, the magnificent Emirates Palace is a national landmark and one of the most impressive hotels and conference venues ever built. Emirates Palace, located on 1.3 km of private white sandy beach and surrounded by 85 hectares of beautifully landscaped gardens, is only 30 min drive from Abu Dhabi airport and 1.5 hours drive from Dubai airport. The hotel has 302 rooms and 92 suites. But, the hotel has 16 Palace Suites on the sixth and seventh floors. 22 three-bedroom suites are reserved for hosting Heads of State or Government. Special offer rates starting from 300 US dollars by night.