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Jumeirah Mosque
4.5
2,174 reviews
#44 of 551 things to do in Dubai
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Monday
9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Tuesday
9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Wednesday
9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Thursday
9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Saturday
9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Sunday
9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
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The Jumeirah Mosque is a must see since it is a land mark of Dubai. It is not the largest mosque in the UAE, yet it is one of the few open to non-Muslims. The Visit Programme is hosted by The Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding. The visit itself takes about an hour for a small fee. Mosque visitors get the chance to observe the prayer and learn more about the customs of worship and ask any questions under the banner program "Open doors. Open minds." Jumeirah Mosque showcases the medieval Fatimid architecture in its stone construction. Visit tours are offered daily accept Friday and begin at 10am sharp. No pre-registration is required. Plan to arrive at 9:30am for registration and enjoy Emirati snacks and hot beverages. Doors will close at 10:05am and will reopen at 11:15am. There is only one guided tour daily. Entry fee is 20AED per person while children under 12 free. The Mosque grounds are open all day, and you may view the Jumeirah Mosque's beautiful architecture from the outside any day of the week. Located at the end of Jumeirah Beach Road, the closest Metro stop is Al Jafiliya. From there you can take a short taxi ride to the mosque or transfer to C10 RTA bus. Modest dress is advisable, however national attire can be borrowed at the door.
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Neighborhood: Jumeirah
Years ago, before the skyscrapers, before the 12-lane highway, there was only Jumeirah. In fact, when the UAE was formed, its rulers signed the agreement in Union House, at the very start of Jumeirah Beach Road. Often called “The Beverly Hills” of Dubai, a drive down Beach Road reveals one enormous, lavish villa after another. Originally residential-only neighborhoods, they are now also home to an array of cafes, smart boutiques, and art galleries. Home to one of Dubai’s few public beaches, this recently renovated area includes a new boardwalk, running and walking track, with changing facilities and cafes along the way. Another landmark, Jumeirah Mosque, is the only mosque in Dubai that can be entered by non-Muslims. As part of the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding, the mosque hosts regular tours and talks about Islam, as part of an “Open Doors, Open Minds” program. A wonderful way to understand more about the UAE and Islam.
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Angharad E
Plymouth, UK24 contributions
Such a wonderful thing to do in Dubai.
Nov 2021 • Friends
What an incredible place and a must-do visit in Dubai.

Latifa gave such an interesting presentation on the history of both the mosque itself, and of Islam and day-to-day religious practice in Dubai with a really great Q&A session.

My advice would be to stay behind in the mosque after the talk is finished and most people have left just to enjoy the beauty of the building itself. I’d have loved to speak to Latifa myself but she was much in demand and had several people waiting to talk to her!

The whole idea of the programme at the Jumeirah Mosque is to promote cultural understanding, and I think the team are doing an absolutely amazing job.

It was a lovely surprise to see the most gorgeous bird of prey in the building too, and to have had the opportunity to hold him.

For the very small entry fee for the tour, you get so much more in terms of the experience. I had read the website previously and made sure I wore appropriate clothing and had a headscarf, but for those who didn’t (including men who had shorts above the knee) traditional dress was provided to enable them to come into the mosque.

Tours are now at 10am AND 2pm so if you miss the first one you have a second opportunity. Make sure you check the website before you go.
Written November 5, 2021
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ALifeinHK
HongKong21 contributions
A gem amidst all those malls
Feb 2022
The mosque tour was a highlight of our Dubai stay. Achmed was an excellent guide and made sure that there were no questions unanswered. They have two tours per day (except Friday) at 10am and 2pm.

I wish I would have found out earlier, then I would have done the bus tour around Dubai as well.
Written February 3, 2022
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Russell3939
Castle Rock, CO744 contributions
Take a tour!
Jan 2020 • Family
We got here at 9:15 and checked in. We found the people working here to be very friendly. We had a chance to sample some light refreshments. They also had a falcon that you could hold. The cost is 25aed per person over 12. They take you inside the mosque and cover the 5 pillars of Islam and show you how they pray. The have a question and answer session at the end. We found the tour to be informative.
Written January 1, 2020
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Marguerite
4 contributions
If you go to the mosque in Abu Dhabi don’t do this one as well
Feb 2023 • Friends
Mosque building itself very disappointing especially after our visit to the Abu Dhabi Mosque. The entrance fee included a date, dough type ball and tiny Turkish coffee or tea but was still expensive. Guide knowledgeable but slightly indoctrinating. She spoke about the building itself for a couple of minutes and 40 minutes on Islam
Written February 28, 2023
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angmohs
Singapore, Singapore141 contributions
Highly Recommended - you will learn a lot!
Dec 2020
Well - this was a great change from most of Dubai and we really enjoyed the session with Tracey, who explained a lot we didn't know about the Muslim religion. Everyone is super friendly and we asked a lot of questions. It created a very positive impression of the UAE with their open approach to discussion. Highly recommended - then we went to the Emirates Museum which is 5 minutes drive away - fabulous building and worth 45 minutes to understand the background to the formation of the UAE.
Written December 23, 2020
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Amnon F
Tel Aviv District, Israel877 contributions
Don't miss the tour
Jan 2023 • Couples
The mosque offers twice a day a tour with a guide who opens a door to Islam. The hour long lecture was interesting and she'd some light on the basics of Islam. The lecture itself was inside the mosque which created the right atmosphere .
Before the tour starts they offer some local sweets coffee and tea
Written January 23, 2023
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Madrika91
Budapest, Hungary61 contributions
Closed :(
Mar 2021 • Couples
In our day of visit, it was closed due to someone’s death, without any previous notification. This information was not on the website, only on a printed paper on the door... there were many tourists came for the 10.00 tour, all of them modestly dressed, prepared for the tour, and then... nothing. Maybe next time....but now it was a disappointment that they couldn’t informed the people on the closure.
Written April 8, 2021
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TripMember05062015
Hampshire, UK87 contributions
A Fantastic Tour From SMCCU
Feb 2020
The mosque tour, hosted by the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding, was a perfect introduction to Arabic culture and Islam. It was inexpensive, aimed at non-Muslims and we never felt as though it was a sermon or a hard-sell. The guide spoke perfect English and was happy to answer any questions. This is a great opportunity to ask all those questions you were always afraid to ask.
Written February 28, 2020
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Christine R
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates21 contributions
Recommended!
Oct 2021
I am so glad we went to the Jumeirah Mosque - it definitely exceeded expectations. We were in a rental car and just parked on the street nearby. There was about an hour long presentation by Tracy/Fatima (sorry this isn't a great picture, she is in the black abaya). She spoke about an "insider" view of being Muslim, about the 5 pillars of Islam, and her colleague Mohammad demonstrated a typical prayer series. This is the only mosque in Dubai that allows non-Muslims to enter. As a new arrival in the Middle East, it was a great introduction to the religion and culture. And while we were waiting there was a falcon making the rounds that you could hold on your fist. Definitely recommend!
Written October 15, 2021
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Pauline K
Ringwood, UK31 contributions
Interesting but difficult to hear properly
Jan 2020
We took a taxi to the Jumeirah Mosque and had a very pleasant registration and refreshment introduction. The group were then shown by 'volunteers' the cleansing process before entering the mosque which was very lighthearted and amusing. We then entered the mosque for an explanation of the muslim beliefs which would have been great apart from the acoustics which made the commentary difficult to hear. On leaving the mosque there were no taxis around and you can't stop one on the main roads (not allowed). Spotting a taxi we ran over but he said he had finished for the day as would most other taxi drivers. Only option was a bus but not having a clue we fortunately saw another taxi and he was still working. It made the visit a bit stressful but all in all we enjoyed the visit.
Written February 3, 2020
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