Attraction
Burj Khalifa
The world's tallest building, rising 828 metres over Downtown Dubai, with observation decks on levels 124, 125 and 148 open to ticketed visitors.
Jumeirah Mosque
A white stone mosque built in the Fatimid style in the late 1970s, one of the few in Dubai that non-Muslim visitors can tour with a guide.
At a glance
- Type
- Mosque
- Area
- Jumeirah 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Official site
- cultures.ae
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026
Good to know
- Guided tours
- Majlis
- Gift shop
Why we recommend it
Completed in 1979, Jumeirah Mosque is built from white stone in a style inspired by the medieval Fatimid mosques of Cairo, with carved minarets and a central dome. It holds up to 1,200 worshippers and is among the few mosques in Dubai that welcome non-Muslim visitors.
Access is through guided visits run by the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding under its Open Doors, Open Minds programme. Muslim guides explain the call to prayer, ablution and the Five Pillars of Islam, and there is time for questions at the end, which is where the visit really comes alive. Tours take place outside prayer times. Wear loose clothing that covers arms and legs; women also need a headscarf. Check the centre's website for current tour slots before travelling.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
Jumeirah Mosque FAQs
Can non-Muslims go inside?
Yes, on guided tours run by the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding.
What should I wear?
Modest clothing covering arms and legs; women must also cover their hair.