Jumeirah Mosque Dubai | Places to Visit in Dubai
Jumeirah Mosque Dubai | Places to Visit in Dubai
Jumeirah Mosque is a dominant landmark of Dubai city. Built in the medieval Fatimid tradition, this stone structure is a tribute to modern Islamic architecture. While strolling through the Mosque at sunset, you will be washed in shadows by this elegant formation.
Jumeirah Mosque is built in the medieval Fatimid tradition combined with modern building materials. Considered to be one of the most attractive mosques in Dubai, the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding organizes visits to theJumeirah Mosque for non-Muslims, aimed at promoting cultural understanding and first-hand experience as an insight to the Islamic religion.
- Jumeirah Mosque Tours are organized by the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding as part of its Open Doors, Open Minds policy, designed to bring different nationalities together.
- photography inside is allowed, so it’s worth packing a camera.
- The tour, which is as much fact-finding as sight-seeing, lasts 1½ hours and there’s a Q&A session at the end.
- The tours are conduct every Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday at 10am (children must be 5yrs+ in age) for the tourists .
- Fee is AED 10per person.
Holy Jumeirah Mosque
The Arabic word for mosque is masjid, i.e. place of prostration. The holy day of the Islamic week is Friday, `yaum al jum’a’, on which day all adult Muslim men are commanded to go to the Jumeirah Mosque for prayer . The Jumeirah Mosque where Muslims gather especially for the Friday prayer is the `masjid jum’a’, the Grand Mosque.
Inside Architecture of Jumeirah Mosque
Qibla wall of Jumeirah Mosque, the wall, which faces Mecca, as this is the direction (Qibla), which a Muslim has to face while he is praying.
Mihrab, prayer niche in the center of the Qibla wall indicating the exact praying direction. It is also the `holiest’ place in the Jumeirah Mosque.
Minbar in Jumeirah Mosque , a platform to the right of the Mihrab from where the `imam’, the one who leads the prayer, delivers the `khutba’, the Friday sermon, which can deal with religious, social and political subjects.
Practical Information
- Jumeirah Mosque is in the up-market beach area of Jumeirah.
- No prior booking is needed for tours.
- Ladies need to be covered – long skirts or trousers, long sleeves, hat or scarf for the head.
- Gentlemen need to wear trousers – T-shirt or shirt and not a vest. You need to take off your shoes before entering the mosque.
- Information about Islam is put up at the rear of the mosque.
Visiting Days
Saturday to Thursday: Open
Friday: Closed
Tours
Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00.
Contact for Guided Tours & other information
Address
Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding
House 26, Al Mussallah Road
Al Fahidi District, Bur Dubai
Contact Details
Phone: +971 4 353 6666
Fax: +971 4 353 6661
Email: smccu@cultures.ae
Website: http://www.cultures.ae/index.php/ouractivities/jumeirah-mosque-visit
