Grand Mosque, Islamic prayer center in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Grand Mosque (مسجد دبي الكبير) stands in Bur Dubai between the textile souk and the Dubai Museum. Its sandy-grey walls are largely unadorned, with a large Quranic inscription inlaid above the five columns of the entrance facade at the top of six steps. A 70-metre minaret, the tallest in Dubai and designed in Anatolian style, rises beside 45 small and nine larger domes.
The site began in 1900 as a kuttab, a school where students learned the Qur'an by rote. A new mosque replaced it in 1960, and the present building was rebuilt in 1998 closer to the style of the 1900 original. It is now one of the largest mosques in Dubai and dominates the old city of Bur Dubai.
The site began in 1900 as a kuttab, a school where students learned the Qur'an by rote, and it remains the hub of Dubai's religious and cultural life. Its minaret follows the Anatolian style, and the wooden windows hold hand-made stained glass that matches the old town of Bur Dubai.
The building is located near Dubai Creek with set visiting hours for non-Muslim visitors who need prior permission. Dress codes must be followed when entering, so plan accordingly for a respectful experience.
The minaret rises 70 metres, the tallest in Dubai, and is built in an Anatolian style that makes it resemble a lighthouse. The roof carries 45 small domes and nine larger ones. The wooden windows hold hand-made stained glass.
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