Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque
- Accessibility not confirmed
A large mosque and Islamic centre in Al Safa, near Safa Park, built in an Ottoman style with Andalusian touches. Visit Dubai says it holds up to 2,000 worshippers and runs tours for non-Muslims twice a day from Sunday to Thursday.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket type | Price and booking |
|---|---|
| Visitor tourA guided visit arranged through the centre. Price not published on the pages we read. |
Prices include taxes. Children’s tickets are usually cheaper; the venue’s website shows the exact price before you pay.
What to see
- Ottoman-style architecture inspired by Istanbul's Blue Mosque, with Andalusian influences
- Rises about 30 metres and holds up to 2,000 worshippers
- Tours for visitors in the morning and evening, Sunday to Thursday
- Centre with a lecture hall, library and youth club
- Virtual tour available on the centre's website
How to get there
- Taxi
- Ask for Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque, 6D Street, Al Safa.
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Tips for your visit
- Tour times are not published on the pages we could read; Visit Dubai says to book through the centre.
- Contact the centre on +971 4 394 4448 or info@alfarooqcentre.com to arrange a visit.
- The mosque is at 119 6D Street, Al Safa, near Safa Park.
- Dress modestly and follow the centre's etiquette for visitors.
Accessibility
Accessibility not confirmed.
Questions and answers
Can non-Muslims visit Al Farooq Mosque?
Yes. Visit Dubai describes it as one of the first mosques to open its doors to non-Muslims, with tours on Sunday to Thursday.
How do I book a tour?
Visit Dubai says to book through the centre's website. You can also contact the centre on +971 4 394 4448 or info@alfarooqcentre.com.
What does the mosque look like?
It follows an Ottoman style inspired by the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, with Andalusian details, and rises about 30 metres.
Where is it?
At 119 6D Street in Al Safa, close to Safa Park.
Where this information comes from
Official website: alfarooqcentre.com
- Centre purpose, contact details, virtual tour: alfarooqcentre.com
- Tours for non-Muslims, architecture, capacity, address, coordinates: visitdubai.com
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