Jumeirah Mosque, Islamic worship center in Jumeirah Beach Road, United Arab Emirates
Jumeirah Mosque is a sandstone place of worship on Jumeirah Beach Road in Dubai, recreating Egyptian Mamluk architecture with two slender minarets and a central dome. Deeply carved reliefs decorate the facades with geometric patterns and calligraphy, brought to life by warm lighting in the evening.
Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum commissioned the building in 1975 as a gift for his son Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Construction lasted until 1979, creating one of the few religious buildings in the city open to non-Muslims.
The building opens its doors to people of all faiths and offers guided visits where travelers learn about prayer rituals and the meaning of ablution. Women receive traditional garments if needed to meet the dress code, while hosts answer questions about Islamic teachings and daily life of worshippers.
The building offers guided visits twice daily, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, except on Fridays when visitors are not admitted. Registration opens half an hour before each session starts, so arriving early and dressing modestly is advisable.
The building graces the back of the 500 dirham banknote from the 2003 series, symbolizing the city's architectural identity. This depiction made the structure one of the country's most recognized landmarks, carried daily in millions of wallets.
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