SHEIKH ZAYED GRAND MOSQUE

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is an architectural marvel and one of Abu Dhabi’s most popular tourist destinations. ICON was assigned to complete the grounds and design a unique 20-hectare landscape.

The landscape park extension is designed to guide visitors through a path of manicured walkways leading towards the mosque. The greenery, which surrounds the original landscape, is aligned in an artistic floral motif, which is a central design element used in the mosque. The new landscape follows a sustainable and xeriscape approach with more than 70% gravel and sand surfaces, while maintaining the decorative aesthetic of the grounds and views of the iconic dome skyline.