Jumeirah Mosque
- Plan for about 1.3 hours
- Jumeirah
- Accessibility not confirmed
One of the few mosques in Dubai open to non-Muslim visitors. The Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding runs guided public visits twice a day, Saturday to Thursday. Each visit includes light Emirati refreshments and a talk about Islam and Emirati culture.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket type | Price and booking |
|---|---|
| Public mosque visitGuided visit and talk, light Emirati refreshments and all majlis activities. |
AED 55 per person |
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 | 10:00–11:15, 14:00–15:15 |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday and Sunday | 10:00–11:15, 14:00–15:15 |
Local time in Dubai (GST, UTC+4). Hours can change on public holidays and during Ramadan.
- Best time to visit
- Arrive 30 minutes before the 10:00 or 14:00 session to register.
- Time needed
- About 1.3 hours
What to see
- Guided visit to a working mosque open to non-Muslims
- Talk on Islamic practice, including a demonstration of washing before prayer
- Light Emirati refreshments in the majlis
- Time for questions and photographs
- Robes and headscarves lent free if you need them
How to get there
- Taxi
- Ask for Jumeirah Mosque on Jumeirah Street, Jumeirah 1. Registration is at the centre's majlis next to the mosque.
Open the location of Jumeirah Mosque in OpenStreetMap (external site)
Staying close by: hotels near Jumeirah Mosque (38 we recommend within 5 km)
Tips for your visit
- No visits on Fridays.
- No advance booking is needed; registration opens 30 minutes before each session.
- Cover arms and legs; women also cover their hair. Avoid shorts and sleeveless tops.
- Traditional robes and headscarves are available to borrow.
- The centre's two websites showed different prices (AED 55 and AED 45) on 29 September 2026, so bring enough for the higher one.
Accessibility
Accessibility not confirmed.
Questions and answers
Can non-Muslims visit Jumeirah Mosque?
Yes, on the guided public visits run by the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding. It is one of the few mosques in Dubai open to non-Muslim visitors.
What time are the tours?
Saturday to Thursday at 10:00 and 14:00. Registration opens 30 minutes before each session. There are no visits on Fridays.
How much does the visit cost?
The mosque's website lists AED 55 per person, including refreshments. The centre's main website listed AED 45 on the same day.
What should I wear?
Cover your arms and legs, and women should also cover their hair. Avoid shorts and sleeveless tops. Robes and headscarves can be borrowed.
Do I need to book?
No. Public visits do not need advance booking.
Where this information comes from
Official website: jumeirahmosque.ae
- Public mosque visit, per person (mosque site run by the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding): jumeirahmosque.ae, checked
- Jumeirah Mosque visit, per person (the centre's main site) - conflicts with the figure above: cultures.ae, checked
- Session times, no booking, registration, price, inclusions, closed Fridays (official): jumeirahmosque.ae
- Dress code and robe/headscarf loan (official): jumeirahmosque.ae
- Duration 1 hour 15 mins, days/times, AED 45 price (centre's main site): cultures.ae
- Opened in 1979, architecture: en.wikipedia.org
- Coordinates: nominatim.openstreetmap.org
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