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Best temples in Dubai

Dubai’s mosques are modern and working, and only one is set up for visitors who are not Muslim. Jumeirah Mosque, a sandstone building of 1979 carved in the style of medieval Cairo, runs guided tours that explain Islamic prayer and customs and is the place to start; the Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque, opened in 2011 and modelled on the Blue Mosque of Istanbul, welcomes modestly dressed visitors outside prayer times; and the Grand Mosque in Bur Dubai is best admired from the street.

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Jumeirah Mosque

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Jumeirah Mosque is one of the few mosques in Dubai that non-Muslims can visit, and it can only be entered on a guided…

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The Grand Mosque stands in old Bur Dubai between the textile souk and Al Fahidi Fort and pairs with a walk through the historic quarter; Jumeirah Mosque is on the beach road to the south-west, and Al Farooq further on in Al Safa. Tours at Jumeirah Mosque start mid-morning and do not run on Fridays, robes are lent at the door, and women everywhere cover their hair. Avoid Friday midday at every mosque.

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Temples in Dubai: questions

How many temples are there in Dubai?

This catalogue lists 3 temples, shrines and mosques in Dubai, 1 of them with tickets or tours to book online. The most booked are Jumeirah Mosque.

Which is the oldest temple in Dubai?

Grand Mosque, Bur Dubai, founded in 1900, is the oldest in the catalogue for Dubai.

Which temples in Dubai are free to enter?

2 of the 3 temples in Dubai charge no entry fee, among them Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque, Grand Mosque, Bur Dubai. The entry fee is shown on each page.