Jumeirah Mosque

Jumeirah Mosque

The Jumeirah Mosque serves as both a tourist and religious place. The Jumeirah Mosque is located in the Jumeirah District of Dubai. It is situated on the Jumeirah Beach Road and close to the Jumeirah Beach at a distance of approximately 1 or 2 kilometers. The purpose of building the Jumeirah Mosque is to create a place of worship and religious understanding. Dubai, as a rapidly developed country, decided to provide knowledge about their Islamic tradition. The Jumeirah Mosque is slightly different from other tourist places in promoting religious tolerance and cultural exchange.

The design of the Jumeirah Mosque was inspired by Medieval Fatimid Architecture, which was a style of North Africa during the 10th and 12th centuries. The Fatimid Architecture was famous for its geometrical patterns, space for ethereal effects, and use of lights. The mosque uses white stones entirely for the building, which replicates the traditional building materials used in Fatimid Architecture.

The construction of the Jumeirah Mosque was started in the late 1970s and it opened its doors in 1979. The construction was authorized by Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, who was the ruler of Dubai at that time. The construction of the mosque was done by many skilled artisans across the world. The arts including the sculptures and calligraphy to decorate the mosque resulted in the mosque reflecting the beauty of high-level craftsmanship. The Jumeirah Mosque features various Islamic elements in the exterior. The minarets are used for the prayer and also give structure to the mosque. The dome at the center of the Jumeirah Mosque denotes the Vault of Heaven and the small roofs around the center dome add beauty to the mosque. The interior of the Jumeirah Mosque is extraordinary, just like the exterior. The prayer hall of the Jumeirah Mosque is so large that it has space for worshipping 12,000 people at a time. The interior is sculptured with floral patterns and geometrical designs. The use of sculptures with verses from the Quran plays a prominent role on the walls and arches. The mosque's interior is designed in a way to deliver a sense of peace and spirituality, and the high ceilings and technical use of light give a calm atmosphere.

The opening and closing times for visiting Jumeirah Mosque in Dubai change for tourists and worshippers. The mosque operates in the morning from Saturday to Thursday for both the worshippers and non-Muslims or tourists, and especially on Fridays, the mosque is open only for the worshippers. Therefore, the worshippers have access to the mosque for daily prayers throughout the week, including Fridays. But it's advisable to check variables like time and ticket price on the official website to get updated information.

As a tourist place, the Jumeirah Mosque also charges an entry fee for visitors and for the worshippers who come to attend the prayer, the Jumeirah Mosque has free access. The entry fee for visitors is approximately AED 25 per person with guided tours. The entry fee may vary depending on the demand for the tickets, the crowd at the mosque, and during festival times. So check the official website before planning to visit the mosque.

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