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Jumeirah Mosque

Dubai’s culture is rooted in Islam, a fact that touches all aspects
of everyday life. Virtually every neighbourhood has its own
mosque, but the jewel in the crown is undoubtedly
Jumeirah Mosque. This fine example of modern
Islamic architecture was built in 1998. It is a dramatic
sight set against blue skies and is especially
breathtaking at night, when it is lit up and its artistry
is thrown into relief. Built of smooth white stone,
the mosque, with its elaborately decorated twin
minarets and majestic dome, is a city landmark
and an important place of worship.
The Hajj
Mosque Architecture
1 3
Every able-bodied
With its vast central dome
Muslim is expected to (right), this mosque is inspired by
make the annual the Anatolian style. The exterior
pilgrimage to Mecca, is decorated in geometric relief
in Saudi Arabia, once. over the stonework.
Each year millions of
Muslims from all over
the globe do so to be
forgiven of sins, to pray
and to celebrate the
glory of Allah (below).

NEED TO KNOW • The mosque tours are
MAP E4 • Jumeirah Road, intended to help visitors
Jumeirah • 04 353 6666 gain a real understanding
of the Islamic faith, so
Mosque Tours: 10am Sat– make the most of the
Thu, meet by the entrance
Ramadan
2 to the mosque 10 minutes question time to find out
what you would like to
During the holy
month of Ramadan (the in advance (no booking know. Photography is
required); adm: AED 20,
ninth month of the Islamic under 12s free permitted inside.
calendar), Muslims abstain • Each tour lasts about
from food, drink and other • Close to the mosque, 75 minutes. Admission
physical needs from the Lime Tree Café (see includes water, dates,
dawn till sunset. This is p81) serves sandwiches, Arabic coffee, tea and
a time for purification cakes and coffee. traditional pastries.
and to focus on Allah.

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