The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque – Abu Dhabi
Fantini’s unmistakable quality of excellence and artistry pay tribute to the splendour of one of the modern wonders of the Arab-Islamic world.
The unprecedent marble and mosaic work throughout the building structure, both inside and outside, exemplified and proven as the product of 4 years of commitment and dedication in Italy and Abu Dhabi.
Specifically, there are four areas where Fantini worked with his multicultural team:
Sahan Courtyard: covering a surface of 17,000sqm of marble mosaic with floral marble waterjet inlay, this courtyard is the biggest marble piece ever manufactured in the world.
Main Prayer Hall : geometric flower walls in marble waterjet with marble and gold mosaic inlay and a unique designed Qiblah Wall covering in total a surface of 16,000 sqm.
Open Prayer Hall: geometric flower walls in marble waterjet with marble and gold mosaic inlay covering 3000 sqm of decorated surface.
North and South Entrances: floral patterned marble waterjet with marmorino background covering a surface of 3500 sqm.
Vip area: floral patterned marble waterjet with marmorino background, plus marble walls, sculptured marble fountains.