Bur Dubai Grand Mosque
- Plan for about 1 hour
- Bur Dubai
- Accessibility not confirmed
A large working mosque in old Bur Dubai, opposite Al Fahidi Fort. Worshippers use it at all hours, and visitors can join a free guided tour on Sunday to Thursday mornings.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket type | Price and booking |
|---|---|
| Guided tourAbout 45 minutes inside the mosque with a guide, plus time for questions. |
Free |
Prices include taxes. Children’s tickets are usually cheaper; the venue’s website shows the exact price before you pay.
Opening hours and best time to visit
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 09:30–11:30 |
| Friday and Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 09:30–11:30 |
Local time in Dubai (GST, UTC+4). Hours can change on public holidays and during Ramadan.
- Best time to visit
- During the guided tour window, 9:30am to 11:30am, Sunday to Thursday.
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
What to see
- Free guided tours of about 45 minutes, followed by questions
- Tall minaret visible across the old Bur Dubai district
- Opposite Al Fahidi Fort in the historic creekside area
- Abayas provided for female visitors
- Easy to combine with Al Fahidi and an abra ride across the creek
How to get there
- Metro
- Sharaf DG or Al Ghubaiba stations on the Green Line, about a 12-minute walk.
- Taxi
- Ask for Bur Dubai Grand Mosque, Al Fahidi Street, opposite Al Fahidi Fort.
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Tips for your visit
- Tours run Sunday to Thursday, between 9:30am and 11:30am.
- Dress modestly: no shorts or skirts above the knee and no bare shoulders.
- Abayas are provided for women.
- Allow about an hour, including the Q&A.
- Outside tour times the mosque is a place of worship first.
Accessibility
Accessibility not confirmed.
Questions and answers
Can non-Muslims visit Bur Dubai Grand Mosque?
Yes. Visit Dubai says people of all faiths and ages are welcome, and guided tours are offered for visitors.
When are the tours?
Sunday to Thursday, between 9:30am and 11:30am.
How much does it cost?
Entry and tours are free.
What should I wear?
Modest clothing. Avoid shorts or skirts above the knee and tops that show your shoulders. Abayas are provided for women.
How do I get there?
Sharaf DG and Al Ghubaiba metro stations on the Green Line are about 12 minutes away on foot. Al Fahidi marine transport station is about a 10-minute walk.
Where this information comes from
- Entry and guided tours (free): visitdubai.com, checked
- Tour times, duration, free entry, dress code, transport, coordinates (visitdubai.com; no official mosque website found): visitdubai.com
- Location opposite the mosque (Al Fahidi Fort address): visitdubai.com
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