🕌 Jumeirah Mosque
United Arab Emirates
About This Sacred Site
Jumeirah Mosque is one of the most beautiful mosques in Dubai and a landmark of the Jumeirah waterfront. Built in 1979 in the medieval Fatimid style with twin minarets and a large central dome, it is constructed from white stone that glows in different lights throughout the day. The mosque is notable for its 'Open Doors, Open Minds' policy, offering guided tours to non-Muslim visitors as part of Dubai's cultural understanding initiatives. It has become one of the most photographed buildings in Dubai.
Key Facts
- •Built in 1979 in the medieval Fatimid architectural style
- •Offers guided tours to non-Muslim visitors
- •Part of the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding
- •Can accommodate up to 1,200 worshippers
- •One of the most photographed buildings in Dubai
Location
Coordinates: 25.2342, 55.2628
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