Abu Dhabi has dreamy corners where every building and every temple tells a story. Among the thousands of spaces in Abu Dhabi, the Blue Mosque is one that deserves special mention for its magnificent architecture and incredible details. This site, which is officially called Ali Mohammed Sadeq Albulushi, is recognized for the use of this important color for the country’s culture in its facade.
This temple is located in Al Samha and is considered a midway point between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, a must-stop for those wanting to experience the best of both cultures. The most emblematic feature of its front is not only the blue color of its facade but also its two enormous columns and its tiered roof, which also has orange tones when the sun sets.
The secrets of the Blue Mosque, the most emblematic of Abu Dhabi.
The particularity of its stepped roof is one of the distinctive features of Ali Mohammed Sadeq Albulushi, whose design is known as “zigurat.” This shape refers to those works that had roofs in this manner, with a rectangular base that ascended in a series of levels or terraces, where there were also sanctuaries.
The artists who were in charge of carrying out this mosque decided to adapt it to Islamic culture by incorporating it into the traditional Islamic design, in which the high and flat platform is used as a base to build the mosque’s dome. Although the blue is not perceived during the day, inside this architectural work it is possible to find objects in blue with gold details, as well as a lot of wood.
Far from Abu Dhabi, the true blue mosque is in Istanbul.
Temples are part of different cultures and, as it happened in Abu Dhabi, there is also a Blue Mosque in Istanbul. Although of different dimensions, this building is one of the most emblematic of the city and has a particular history. Its name is Sultanahmed Camii and it is built with six columns in its roof, which caused controversy at the time of its construction.
Mecca also had the same number of minarets, and once this building was raised, they added one more to this important temple. This space is one of the most emblematic of that city, so visiting it can be an adventure in itself for those who choose to take a break in Abu Dhabi and head to this site to get to know it.
All the details of the mosque that captivates everyone beyond Abu Dhabi.
As its name indicates, the mosque has all its decoration in blue, with more than 20,000 tiles of that color adorning the dome and the upper part of the mosque. Its lighting is also part of the attraction, featuring over 200 stained glass windows and chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. This site was built by Sultan Ahmed I between 1609 and 1616 and inaugurated in 1617 during the reign of Mustafá I.
The dress code is very strict for women, who must have their hair and shoulders covered, wearing appropriate clothing for the occasion. For those who want to combine this destination with Abu Dhabi, it is advisable to take a direct flight, which will involve a journey of more than five hours.
