Why is Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque famous?

Mostly the scale of it, the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, some of the biggest chandeliers ever installed anywhere, and 82 domes, combined with the fact that it's open to absolutely everyone, regardless of religion.

What's special about it, beyond the records?

Honestly, it's the atmosphere. Light, water, and marble are constantly interacting, so the mosque genuinely feels different depending on what time you show up.