The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is one of the largest mosques in the world with a capacity of 40,000 worshipers. The project was built in 2 phases.

The scope of works of the first phase was the concrete works (awarded to another contractor). ACC’s JV was awarded the $450M second phase. It involves the finishes, electromechanical works and marble cladding & intricate Islamic designs, decoration and carvings adorning the magnificent structure using the richest finishing materials (by artisans from all over the world), as well as extensive landscaping works.

The mosque has three public entrances and one exclusive to VIP guests. The main entrance reveals text from the Holy Quran, as well as designs carved into the white marble of the arches leading to the Sahan (outdoor prayer area)..

The main prayer hall, smaller prayer halls and the arcade are built on an eight meter pedestal and the mosque has one 85m high main dome, with two 75m high domes on ether side of it. The mosque is surrounded by four 110m tall minarets.

The 17,400 square meter white marble floor of the Sahan is inlaid with multi-colored marble reflecting rich floral designs. The arcades surrounding it comprise a series of arches supported by columns clad with white marble and inlaid with semi-precious stones depicting a floral design crowned by palm tree motifs.

These arcades are covered with 34 domes internally lined with colorful engraved GRG as well as calligraphy from the Holy Quran and are externally clad with Macedonian white marble topped by marble merlons.

The main prayer hall has sparkling crystal chandeliers (the world’s largest) that illuminate the intricately carved ceiling domes. Its walls are clad with textured white Italian marble. The hall’s columns are made of seamless circular white marble uniquely inlaid with exquisite floral patterns of semi-precious stones and mother of pearl. The 5,700 square meter handmade carpet covering the main prayer hall weights 45 tons and is to be the world’s largest carpet.

The area around the mosque is to be landscaped with water features and parks.