Built between 1975 and 1979, Jumeirah Mosque stands out as one of the few mosques in the UAE that openly welcomes non-Muslim visitors, making it a center for cultural exchange and education.
Jumeirah Mosque was commissioned by Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum and designed by architects Abd al-Muʿizz Husayn and Muhammad al-Mahdi Hegazy of Hegazy Engineering Consultancy. The mosque features two towering minarets adorned with intricate carvings, framing the central dome. The central dome, typical of Islamic architecture, is surrounded by smaller domes, giving the mosque a balanced and harmonious appearance. The mosque is built using yellow-pink sandstone.
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The mosque’s capacity allows it to host up to 1,200 worshippers, and the openness of its design ensures natural light floods into the prayer hall during the day, creating a serene atmosphere.
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The mosque is part of the "Open Doors, Open Minds" initiative, launched by the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU). This program aims to foster dialogue and understanding between different cultures by inviting people of all faiths to visit the mosque and learn about Islam and Emirati traditions.
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