When our driver told us Abu Dhabi was only a 90 minute drive from Dubai, we couldn’t resist. What girl wouldn’t want to see where Sex and the City 2 was filmed? Well, that would mean we would have to drive for 5,760 minutes (4 days), since the movie was actually filmed in Morocco.
Our first stop was the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. I thought the Mosque we visited in Dubai was beautiful; we were not prepared for the Grand Mosque. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque was initiated by the late President of the United Arab Emirates, HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. His final resting place is located on the grounds next to the mosque. It is the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates and the eighth largest mosque in the world. The mosque site is equivalent to the size of about five football fields.
As the country’s Grand Mosque, it is the key place of worship for Friday gathering and Eid prayers. It is the largest mosque in the UAE and numbers during Eid can be more than 40,000 people. Amazing, huh!
top: Ann Taylor blazer (similar here), swimsuit as a top via Ross | bottom: The Limited skirt | bag: Coach (similar here) | shoes: Target (similar here) | accessories: Jessica Simpson earmings and necklace, Vince Camuto bracelet
After touring the Grand Mosque, we went over to the Emerites Palace for dinner
We decided to eat at the Hakkasan, a world renowned Michelin star restaurant, which specializes in modern Chineses cuisine. The food was sooooo goooood!!
We decided to dine outside; it was such a beautiful night.
…and all of the clocks were Rolex.
Read about the rest of our trip here:
Part I – Dubai, UAE
Part III – Turkish Delight
Part IV – Pera Palace Hotel Istanbul, Turkey
Part I – Dubai, UAE
Part III – Turkish Delight
Part IV – Pera Palace Hotel Istanbul, Turkey
Thank you so much for reading!
Linking up with Sunday Style, YoloMondays, Visible Monday, Monday Mingle, Real Girl Glam, and The Pleated Poppy.
What an amazingly gorgeous location! And I love everything about your outfit- the skirt is so.me.
These photos are incredible and you look STUNNING!
These pictures are stunning. I keep talking to people who are on their way to Abu Dhabi for one reason or another. Looks like I need to add it to my list of must-visit places.
Your outfit is perfect. Love the skirt. That color is amazing! Great look.
What a thrilling trip – and gorgeous scenes too. Thanks for sharing with Visible Monday!
Patti,
As always, I am I thankful for you and Visible Monday. Without you, I would not have found the many wonderful ladies’ blogs I now read everyday. Thank you again!
you look gorgeous! i would have totally wanted to make the drive as well. What does your husband do? that’s such a blessing to be able to visit! i may have to recreate this look on my blog 🙂
Chioma
C’s Evolution of Style
Thank you Chioma. My husband has a structural steel construction company. I am very grateful I was able to have such a wonderful experience and take my mother along too. You can definitely recreate this look, I know I have borrowed a couple of outfits from you.