Jumeirah Mosque, United Arab Emirates

Jumeirah Mosque is a mosque in Dubai City. It was built in 1979 by order of Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum. Notwithstanding that the mosque was built thirty years ago, today it looks quite modern and fresh. All because there were used modern technologies and high-quality materials. The mosque is a luxurious monument made in the best Muslim traditions. The main building material is the rosy sandstone.

The building stands from other buildings with the snow-white walls with a great illumination and a huge central cupola. The minarets of the Jumeirah Mosque are rather high, that’s why you can see them from different parts of the city. The Mosque is open for everyone. The visitors can adore the marvellous ornamental patterns on the walls and the floor, with a great handmade carpet.

Today in the mosque you can join an excursion in order to know more about Muslim culture and traditions. Those, who want to go to this Emirate’s sightseeing, have to know some crucial Muslim rules. Before you enter the mosque, take off your shoes and choose long clothes of pale colours. If you want to take a photo of the mosque, try to escape people in the picture. Next - Masjid Zahir