Paul Pogba and family at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Courtesy Instagram
Paul Pogba and family at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Courtesy Instagram
Paul Pogba and family at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Courtesy Instagram
Paul Pogba and family at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Courtesy Instagram

Paul Pogba shows his mother around Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque


Ian Oxborrow
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Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a special place all year round – but especially during Ramadan.

And for Manchester United footballer, Paul Pogba, it was a must-visit destination while on a recent family holiday in the UAE.

The Frenchman, who is one of the biggest names in world football and a World Cup winner, has been staying at the Bulgari Resort in Dubai and has been posting regular updates on his trip, on his Instagram account.

On Saturday, he made the journey down to the capital along with his family to visit the mosque.

His videos showed off the stunning architecture as he strolled around with his mother, Yeo, girlfriend Maria Zulay Salaues and their baby.

Chelsea player Kurt Zouma, who has featured in Pogba's holiday videos in the last few days, was also there.

Pogba went to Makkah in Saudi Arabia with Zouma earlier this month to celebrate Ramadan.

"Only the person that comes here can understand the feeling," the 26-year-old said in an Instagram video while in Makkah. "This a beautiful place – beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. And the feeling ... I cannot even explain to you."

Pogba and family have also been to the Dubai Mall during their stay, and one short Instagram clip showed him and his mother doing the popular "dabbing" dance move in what appeared to be a clothes shop.

He earlier showed off the Bulgari's Hoseki restaurant, which has only nine seats and is regarded as one of the most authentic Japanese restaurants you'll find in the city – you can read our experience of it here.

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