Mosques of Dubai: A Journey Through Time and Architecture - Jumeirah Mosque
Explore the history and architecture of diverse mosques across the Emirate
Imam House of the Mosque by Dubai Culture by Dubai CultureDubai Culture & Arts Authority
Dubai is a city that is at once cosmopolitan, futuristic and traditional. As remarkable as its skyline are its magnificent mosques, of which the Jumeirah Mosque is often considered the most important.
Not far from the beach or the skyscrapers, it is both a historical and cultural landmark, located on the illustrious Jumeirah Street.
The Jumeirah Mosque is one of the two mosques in the Emirate that welcomes non-Muslim visitors and lives up to Dubai’s ‘open doors, open minds’ approach.
Here, they can get an introduction to the religion of Islam and its important aspects, besides the main characteristics of the mosque.
Built by the order of Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the Jumeirah Mosque was opened for prayers in 1979 and can accommodate about 1,500 worshippers. There is a majlis to host visitors as well as a hall designated for women to perform prayers.
Fatimid inscriptions in the Arabesque in side walls by Dubai Culture by Dubai CultureDubai Culture & Arts Authority
The Jumeirah Mosque is distinguished by the Fatimid architectural style that originated in Syria and Egypt. The structure highlights a large dome flanked by two tall minarets, rounded at the top.
The mosque features Fatimid inscriptions in the Arabesque style. The domes are made of glass fibre reinforced concrete (GRC) to favour the inscriptions.
The mosque is largely painted in light blue, besides some other colours found in the Fatimid style. In Islamic tradition, art used to be employed in the construction of mosques, as reflected in the chandeliers that adorn this mosque too.
Chandelier of the Mosque outdoor by Dubia Culture by Dubai CultureDubai Culture & Arts Authority
Visitors to the mosque are allowed from Saturday to Thursday, twice a day, at 10 am and 2 pm. The experience is a guided tour but prior appointment is usually not necessary.
Chandelier insdie jumairah mosque by Dubai Culture by Dubai CultureDubai Culture & Arts Authority
The chandeliers reflect the Islamic tradition of using art in the construction of mosques.
Fatimid inscriptions in the Arabesque by Dubai Culture by Dubai CultureDubai Culture & Arts Authority
The Jumeirah Mosque features Fatimid inscriptions in the Arabesque style that add to its inspiring character.
Fatimid inscriptions in the Arabesque in side walls by Dubai Culture by Dubai CultureDubai Culture & Arts Authority
The mosque is mostly painted in light blue and some other colours that distinguish Fatimid mosques.
AerialView of the whole mosque outside by Dubai Culture by Dubai CultureDubai Culture & Arts Authority
Situated in the illustrious Jumeirah neighborhood, Jumeirah Mosque is a historical and cultural landmark of Dubai.
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