Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Quiz

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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Built to symbolize Islamic moderation and promote cross-cultural communication and tolerance
Construction began in 1996 and was completed in 2007, taking 11 years
Features 82 domes, with the largest being 32.6 meters in diameter and 84 meters high
Domes are inspired by Moroccan and Mughal styles, featuring intricate Quranic verses and adorned with gold-glass mosaics
Four minarets stand 107 meters tall, blending Islamic architectural styles from various periods
Covered in 165,000 square meters of white SIVEC marble from Macedonia, symbolizing purity, virtue, and peace
Courtyard covers 17,400 square meters, adorned with 30 types of marble and 9 million mosaic pieces
Courtyard design includes floral patterns created by British artist Kevin Dean
1,096 exterior columns are clad in white marble and inlaid with semi-precious stones using the Pietra Dura technique
Surrounded by reflective pools that create stunning night-time reflections with a lunar illumination system
Features the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, covering 5,400 square meters in the main prayer hall
Seven grand chandeliers, made with Swarovski crystals, light up the prayer hall
The largest chandelier measures 12 meters in diameter
Mihrab is designed with golden mosaic and the Minbar (pulpit) is made from cedar wood
Qibla Wall features 99 names of Allah in Kufic calligraphy, symbolizing divine qualities
96 columns in the main prayer hall are inlaid with mother-of-pearl and designed to resemble date palms
Lighting system reflects the phases of the moon, changing intensity throughout the lunar cycle
Intricate designs on glass doors and walls bring in natural light, adding to the serene atmosphere inside

Louvre Abu Dhabi

Designed by Jean Nouvel, architect of the Arab World Institute in Paris
Construction began on March 26, 2009, and completed by November 8, 2017
Spans 24,000 square meters on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
Designed to be a link between Eastern and Western art, reflecting the oneness of global culture
Exhibits artistic artifacts from across the world, fostering intercultural understanding
Part of a larger cultural development on Saadiyat Island, including museums such as:
- Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, designed by Frank Gehry
- Zayed National Museum, designed by British architects Foster and Partners
- Abu Dhabi Performing Arts Museum, designed by Zaha Hadid
Involved significant investments, including:
- $195 million to use the Louvre name
- $747 million for arranging and organizing exhibitions, including displaying 253 art pieces over ten years
- Total estimated cost of €83 to €108 million
Covers 97,000 square meters in total, resembling a mini-city or archipelago
Includes 55 white buildings inspired by traditional Arab architecture
Exhibition halls span 6,400 square meters, containing 600 permanent artworks and 300 loaned pieces
Iconic dome, 180 meters in diameter, consists of eight layers with 7,850 geometric openings, constructed over two years
Hosts both permanent and temporary exhibitions, with 23 permanent exhibition halls covering various historical eras and cultures
Around 2,000 square meters are reserved for temporary exhibitions

Dubai Tourism

Founded in 1833, Dubai began its rapid development after the discovery of oil in 1966
Diversified its economy, focusing on trade and tourism, anticipating the decline of oil
Ranked as the third most visited city in the world in 2023, with 17 million international visitors
Home to over 800 hotels with more than 150,000 rooms
Economy was diversified by establishing ports (e.g., Jebel Ali Port) and upgrading Dubai International Airport
Became a major hub for trade and tourism as a result