
The majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is probably the most imposing religious and national landmark in Abu Dhabi to date. It has been initiated by the late president HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who is fondly thought of as the father of the UAE.
Otherwise known as the Great Mosque, this stunningly beautiful mosque with its white marble domes can be seen from far across Abu Dhabi. It is the 3rd largest mosque in the world and is open to the general public.
Its construction has taken 13 years to complete covering 22,000m² and its surrounding grounds about the equivalent to 5 football grounds. More than 3,000 workers and 38 renowned international contracting companies of which Impregilo as general contractor took part in the construction of the Mosque.
Siplast waterproofing systems applied:
- Fondafor system for foundations
- Graviflex system for planted areas
- Teranap system for plazadeck areas
- Neodyl system for structural joints