Astronomically rich Abu Dhabi, nicknamed "Father of Deer" after the few graceful gazelle or "Dhabi" inhabiting the region and routinely chased by a wizened old man or "father" in days of yore, was originally known as "Milh" meaning salt and probably referring to the salty waters of the Persian Gulf! Historical sources state that the name Abu Dhabi. was first used more than 300 years ago.
With its pan-Arabic propensities geographically and culturally, it nevertheless, combines a stupendous synergy of cosmopolitan flavors, crafted to keep the constant stream of visitors to this munificent mosaic of the prosperous UAE conglomerate, content and craving for more!
Towering testimony to this tenet of its philosophy, stands the majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, whose design and construction "unites the world"! Using artisans and materials drawn from innumerable countries including Italy, Germany, Morocco, India, Turkey, Iran, China, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Greece and of course the UAE, more than 3,000 workers diligently crafted this magnificent marvel of modern opulence, capable of holding 41,000 thousand worshippers, using a magnificent mélange of materials such as marble, stone, gold, semi-precious stones, crystals and ceramics!
With its pan-Arabic propensities geographically and culturally, it nevertheless, combines a stupendous synergy of cosmopolitan flavors, crafted to keep the constant stream of visitors to this munificent mosaic of the prosperous UAE conglomerate, content and craving for more!
Towering testimony to this tenet of its philosophy, stands the majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, whose design and construction "unites the world"! Using artisans and materials drawn from innumerable countries including Italy, Germany, Morocco, India, Turkey, Iran, China, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Greece and of course the UAE, more than 3,000 workers diligently crafted this magnificent marvel of modern opulence, capable of holding 41,000 thousand worshippers, using a magnificent mélange of materials such as marble, stone, gold, semi-precious stones, crystals and ceramics!