Jumeirah Mosque
Jumeirah Mosque
One of the city's most beautiful mosques and the only one open to non-Muslims as part of guided tours.
Description
Jumeirah Mosque is an elegant building of white stone in the Jumeirah district, one of the city's symbols and a popular photo location, especially striking under evening illumination.
It is one of the few mosques in Dubai open to non-Muslims: visitors are admitted as part of organised tours, where they learn about Islam and local traditions in an open-dialogue format.
Tip: Modest, covered clothing is required; a headscarf is provided to women on site.
Photos
Photos: Unsplash
Planning your visit
Best time
Tours run on a schedule (usually in the morning); the evening — for photos in the illumination.
How much time to allow
The tour — about 75 minutes.
Tickets & prices
Prices are approximate and depend on the slot and conditions — check when buying.
On the map
Interactive satellite map — zoom and pan to explore the place and its surroundings.
Good to know
How to get there
Frequently asked questions about Jumeirah Mosque
Can non-Muslims visit Jumeirah Mosque?+
Yes, it is one of the few mosques in the city open to non-Muslims as part of organised tours.
What is the dress code at Jumeirah Mosque?+
Modest, covered clothing is required, covering the shoulders and knees; a headscarf is provided to women on site.
When is the best time to photograph Jumeirah Mosque?+
The mosque looks especially striking in the evening, when the illumination of the white stone is switched on.
What's nearby
Nearby spots — easy to combine into one route.
Beaches La Mer
A stretch of coast in Jumeirah 1. The southern part was demolished and reopened as J1 Beach — a strip of restaurants and beach clubs; the northern part of La Mer still operates in its older, simpler format.
Tip: Older advice about a free beach with street food and street art describes the old southern part. Check which part you are heading to.
Culture Etihad Museum
A modern museum about the founding of the UAE, next to Union House where the agreement creating the country was signed in 1971.
Tip: Take the audio guide or join a tour — the exhibition gains a great deal from context about the events of 1971.
Culture Museum of the Future
A ring-shaped building with Arabic calligraphy on its facade. Inside — immersive exhibitions about the future.
Tip: Tickets sell out days ahead — book online.
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Tip: Crossing the creek by abra boat costs a symbolic 1 dirham.
Culture Gold Souk
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Tip: The price is made up of the weight of the metal plus the workmanship — haggle, the first price is always inflated.
Culture Spice Souk
A colourful spice market in Deira with saffron, tea, incense, nuts and dried fruit.
Tip: Taste before you buy and haggle — it is perfectly normal here.