To enter the mosque, us women had to dress appropriately.
Antechamber
Flower tiles on the walls
99 Names of Allah
Hand-woven rug
Later that day, we explored the wonders of Dubai, including a man-made island shaped a like palm tree and a mall with a ski slope in it. Dubai is an architect's playground. Compared to all the ancient things we had seen on this trip, it was amazing to be surrounded by such newness.
Basically, this trip was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. However, it so got under my skin, I am already plotting my return.
(Thank you, mom and dad. Love you so much!)
18 comments:
Those pictures look so incredible they don't even look real! Really lovely. Did you happen to go to the burj dubai?
I had a professor in college who made a lot of trips to Dubai over the last five years and he did this time lapse video of the skyline over time. It made me really want to go!
sigh.
that is all.
Wow, that mosque is incredible! What a wonderful trip!
How beautiful! I could use that carpet. And you've got me wondering: did wearing a burqa make you stand out less as a foreigner?
Next time can I go with you guys? Your trip looks amazing!
The pictures of the Mosque are amazing; all the designs!
And I know this is a ridiculous thing to say, but the 3 of you look fabulous in those outfits : )
wow! that mosque is breath taking!
The Mosque looks so beautiful. I'm still in awe that you got to experience such a trip. And Dubai! I'm sure that was an impressive sight. After seeing so many pictures online of it, it probably didn't even seem real.
Well, that mosque is far more beautiful than any cathedral I've ever seen. So much light. Those flower tiles are incredible. What a wonderful trip.
oh, such amazing photos!! I can't get over the inlaid marble, all the white... gorgeous!!
Amazing photographs!
Yes, thank you Mom and Dad for a once in a lifetime experience (and I don't use that phrase lightly). Crazy that we were there less than a month ago.
and when you return, you're taking me, right? right?
Wow, the opulence is overwhelming.
Thank you for taking us along. :-)
It's such a shame. I am an Emarati and I never got to visit Sheikh Zayed mosque in AD. The Islamic architecture is stunning. Thank you for posting just wonderful high quality pictures.
I hope you enjoyed your stay here in Dubai. :)
thanks for letting me pretend i went on the trip of a lifetime. fun catching up on your blog today.
and THANK YOU for the most perfect quote. I've written it down and read it every day.
xoxo
what beauty! i never knew that existed! the tiles and floors and all that color and pattern are breathtaking!
Wow, gorgeous pictures!
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