The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque جَامِع
ٱلشَّيْخ زَايِد ٱلْكَبِيْر
is located in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. The Grand Mosque was constructed between 1996 and 2007. The building complex measures approximately 290 by 420 m (950 by 1,380 ft), covering an area of more than 12 hectares (30 acres), excluding exterior landscaping and vehicle parking. The main axis of the building is rotated about 11° south of true west, aligning it in the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.