Jumeirah Mosque
Fatimid-style mosque in Jumeirah, one of the few in Dubai open to non-Muslim visitors via a guided cultural tour.
Highlights
One of the only mosques open to non-Muslims
Since 1998, Jumeirah Mosque has run guided visits for non-Muslim guests through the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU), one of very few mosques in Dubai to do so.
Fatimid-style architecture
Built in a medieval Fatimid style with twin minarets, it is one of the most photographed landmarks in Dubai.
Guided cultural tour, not just a viewing
The visit is a seated, roughly 75-minute conversation covering the Five Pillars of Islam, prayer and daily life, ending in an open Q&A.
Includes light refreshments
Admission includes an Emirati breakfast-style spread, part of the "Open Doors. Open Minds." programme.
Questions
- Can non-Muslims visit Jumeirah Mosque?
- Yes. It is one of the few mosques in Dubai open to non-Muslim visitors, through guided tours run by the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU).
- What are the visiting times?
- Guided visits run at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Saturday to Thursday. The mosque is closed to visitors on Fridays.
- Do I need to book in advance?
- No advance booking is required for the public guided visit.
- What is the dress code?
- Modest dress is required - shoulders and knees covered. Robes are available on site for guests who need them.
- What does the visit include?
- A roughly 75-minute guided cultural session covering Islamic and Emirati traditions, an open Q&A, and light Emirati refreshments.