Jumeirah Mosque

Jumeirah Mosque is one of Dubai’s best-known mosques and a long-established centre for introducing visitors to Emirati and Islamic culture. The mosque’s official history states that it opened in 1979 as a gift from Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, then Ruler of Dubai. Its architectural style draws on traditions associated with Syria and Egypt, and the prayer space accommodates about 1,500 worshippers.

Alongside its continuing role as an active mosque, Jumeirah Mosque is closely associated with the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Centre for Cultural Understanding and its “Open Doors, Open Minds” programme. Scheduled guided visits welcome non-Muslim guests, explain practices such as ablution and prayer, and allow questions about Islam and Emirati life.

As checked in September 2026, the official visitor programme runs at 10:00 and 14:00 from Saturday to Thursday, with an admission charge of AED 55; Fridays are closed to public tours. Photography is permitted during the visitor programme. Modest clothing is required: women are asked to cover their arms, legs and hair, while men should avoid shorts and sleeveless tops. Appropriate garments can be borrowed on site.