10 Best Dubai Mosques
Discover Dubai’s mosques with this 10 Best guide. Explore the selections below and open each listing to find out more.
City Walk Mosque
Dubai, UAE
Perfectly blending in with City Walk's urban aesthetic, the district's mosque takes the unassuming shape of a rust-brown cube. Moving away from classical elements such as minarets or domes, its sleek lines and glass doors reflect serene minimalism. At night, the structure is gently lit up creating an ethereal effect. You'll also want to take a closer look at the huge sculpture by Emirati artist Mattar bin Lahej on one side of the building – inspired by a verse in the Quran, it features a classic Arabic font in stainless steel crafted in the form of rippling waves.
Al Salam Mosque
Dubai, UAE
A striking structure, Al Salam Mosque comprises multiple domes arranged in a stacked, pyramid-like fashion. Its exteriors catch the eye with crimson-red bricks, gold domes and white accents along the edges. It embodies a mix of Emirati and Ottoman architectural influences and, on its front facade, reads the shahada – one of the five pillars of Islam. The mosque is especially dramatic at night when shimmering green and gold-hued lights show off every intricate detail. While not open to the general public, visitors can admire this masterpiece from the outside.
Grand Mosque
Dubai, UAE
Also known as the Grand Bur Dubai Masjid, this mosque is a popular landmark in one of Dubai's oldest and most storied neighbourhoods. From the outside, it's hard to miss the singular lighthouse-like minaret, while several domes adorn the roof and dramatic wooden windows add a distinctive touch. The Bur Dubai Grand Mosque is open to the public, so visitors can take a closer look and admire its many features from the inside too. Virtual visits are also possible, thanks to this informative HD mosque tour.
Al Farooq Omar bin Khattab Mosque
Dubai, UAE
The Al Farooq Omar bin Khattab Mosque is one of the UAE’s largest. It's fondly known as Dubai’s very own 'Blue Mosque', inspired by Turkey’s famous Sultan Ahmed Mosque, blending the best of Ottoman and Andalusian styles. It features four soaring minarets, 21 domes, 124 stained-glass windows and a traditional fountain. Open to all visitors, you'll find thousands of Turkish iznik tiles adorned on the walls and arches inside, complemented by rich red and gold carpets on the floor. The mosque offers great views outside as well, thanks to its location opposite the rolling greens of Al Safa Park.
Jumeirah Mosque
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Jumeirah Mosque stands on Jumeirah Beach Road, where pale stone, paired minarets and a central dome create a recognisable landmark within Dubai's coastal neighbourhoods. Opened in 1979, it has a comparatively intimate scale beside the city's newer monumental buildings. Its carefully detailed façade rewards a close look, particularly where arches and carved surfaces catch the changing light. The mosque is also the setting for a long-running cultural programme organised by the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Centre for Cultural Understanding. Guided visits explain Islamic practice, local customs and the building's role in daily life, with time for questions. This conversational approach is a defining part of the experience and makes the visit relevant to people with little previous knowledge of the subject. The adjoining majlis includes heritage displays, a photography gallery and opportunities to try Emirati refreshments. These elements broaden the visit beyond architecture and provide context for the surrounding city. Visitors follow the mosque's arrangements for access and modest dress, as it remains a place of worship. The combination of a working mosque and an approachable cultural programme gives Jumeirah a particular place in Dubai's visitor landscape.
Abdul Rahman Siddique Mosque
Dubai, UAE
Much like its home on Palm Jumeirah, the Abdul Rahman Siddique Mosque moves away from convention in both look and feel. A distinctly modern structure, the mosque uses principals of minimalism to make spirituality and worship the central focus. From a linear minaret to a cubist main hall, the mosque's rigid lines and geometric elements separate it from its counterparts across the city. While white and blue glass glisten in the sunshine from the outside, it's constructed in a manner that allows natural light to filter towards the qibla – the direction Muslims face while praying towards Mecca.
DIFC Grand Mosque
Dubai, UAE
A striking structure by the Gate Village in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the Grand Mosque's design is inspired by traditional Islamic architecture with intricate mashrabiya elements. With sharp angular lines evident from its exterior, look closer and you'll see the mosque is enveloped with a screen of graduated perforations that allows light to spill inside – it's a memorable modern take on a classic style, and one that doesn't fail to impress.
Masjid Al Rahim
Dubai, UAE
Set to the backdrop of the towering Dubai Marina skyline, Masjid Al Rahim is a stunning sight to behold. Located at the southern end of Dubai Marina Walk, this divine structure is crowned by a single dome, while the facade facing the marina's waters is bordered by a waterfall. Open only to worshippers, it features a library and school where students can study the Quran, and adds a local touch to the neighbourhood's contemporary setting. It's easily accessible and just a short walk away from the Dubai Marina Mall metro station.
Khalifa Al Tajer Mosque
Dubai, UAE
Better known as Dubai's 'Green Mosque', Khalifa Al Tajer is the first eco-friendly mosque in the region. Islam has a rich tradition of highlighting the importance of conserving natural resources, and this 100 percent environmentally-friendly mosque reflects that. Located by the east of the iconic Dubai Creek, the mosque is built using green materials and features solar panels for power and a climate-controlled system that regulates air-conditioning according to prayer times and number of visitors. The mosque is also in the vicinity of Deira's famous Gold Souk, so there's lots to explore nearby.
Marvel at the beauty of Mosque of Light
Dubai, UAE
Located in the neighbourhood of Al Quoz, the Mosque of Light is another shining example of contemporary creativity in the Middle East. Designed by Sumaya Dabbagh from Dabbagh Architects, the mosque’s geometric mashrabiya-inspired details act as miniature windows, presenting a play of light inside for worshippers, while outside it’s a vision in white with a singular rounded minaret and sleek understated dome. For more creativity and artistic inspiration nearby, go gallery hopping in Alserkal Avenue. It is also known as the Mosque of Mohamed Abdulkhaliq Gargash.