Abu Dhabi's Blue Mosque - in pictures

  • The Ali Mohammed Sadeq Albulushi Mosque, often referred to as the Blue Mosque, is located in Al Samha, Abu Dhabi, near the E11 highway. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
    The Ali Mohammed Sadeq Albulushi Mosque, often referred to as the Blue Mosque, is located in Al Samha, Abu Dhabi, near the E11 highway. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
  • The mosque uses the colour blue in creative ways, both for the structure and its interiors
    The mosque uses the colour blue in creative ways, both for the structure and its interiors
  • A view of the interiors of the mosque
    A view of the interiors of the mosque
  • Opened in 2017, the mosque can accommodate about 2,000 people and includes a separate ladies prayer area
    Opened in 2017, the mosque can accommodate about 2,000 people and includes a separate ladies prayer area
  • An intricate wall
    An intricate wall
  • One of the first noticeable elements of the structure is the contrast between the height of the two large minarets and the much lower stepped roof that has a comparative smaller dome.
    One of the first noticeable elements of the structure is the contrast between the height of the two large minarets and the much lower stepped roof that has a comparative smaller dome.
  • Copies of the Quran inside the mosque
    Copies of the Quran inside the mosque
  • The mosque draws from modern design influences seen through the strong, clean geometric lines of the steps
    The mosque draws from modern design influences seen through the strong, clean geometric lines of the steps
  • One of the elaborate walls
    One of the elaborate walls
  • A giant chandelier hangs in the middle
    A giant chandelier hangs in the middle
  • During the day, the mosque doesn't have a distinct blue colour
    During the day, the mosque doesn't have a distinct blue colour
  • The inside of the mosque is a visual feast that combines again the colour blue with gold and taupe accents, as well as plenty of wood
    The inside of the mosque is a visual feast that combines again the colour blue with gold and taupe accents, as well as plenty of wood