Two mosques in Dubai regularly welcome non-Muslim visitors on guided visits: Jumeirah Mosque at 10 AM and 2 PM every day except Friday, and the Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque and Centre, with tours of 45 to 60 minutes booked through its website. The Grand Mosque in Bur Dubai has no visiting programme that we could find. This guide gives times, booking, dress rules and etiquette, and says where to go for the largest mosque in the country.
By SB Excursions · Published 3 November 2026 · Updated 3 November 2026
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Which mosques in Dubai can tourists visit?
Jumeirah Mosque, on guided visits at 10 AM and 2 PM every day except Friday, and the Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque and Centre, on guided tours of 45 to 60 minutes booked through its website. We found no official visiting programme for the Grand Mosque in Bur Dubai.
This guide also answers:
- Do I need to book Al Farooq Mosque?
- Which mosque should a first-time visitor choose?
Four mosques and what a visitor can do at each
#1
Jumeirah Mosque
The best-known open-doors visit in Dubai: a guided visit at 10 AM or 2 PM every day except Friday, about 1 hour 15 minutes and about AED 45 per person, with refreshments. Registration opens 30 minutes before. Modest dress is required. Our separate guide covers what happens, what to wear and how to get there.
#2
Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque and Centre
A large mosque and cultural centre in Al Safa, which Gulf News describes as inspired by the Blue Mosque in Turkey. Guided tours last 45 to 60 minutes and are booked through a form on the official site, with visits listed from Monday to Friday, in the morning and the afternoon. The visit page lists no fee, so ask when you book.
#3
Grand Mosque, Bur Dubai
A landmark of the Al Fahidi area, with its minaret rising behind the old fort. We found no official visiting programme for non-Muslims, and sources disagree, so treat it as a building to see from outside. If you want to go in, ask the mosque or a licensed guide first, and never walk in at prayer time.
#4
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi's Grand Mosque is the big option: free to enter with online registration, and a day trip from Dubai, not a quick stop. Our Abu Dhabi city tour includes it from $45 per person shared, with hotel pickup at 8:00 AM and help with registration. The dress rules are stricter than in the city.
Mosques tourists can visit in Dubai: the short answer
Two Dubai mosques regularly welcome non-Muslims on guided visits: Jumeirah Mosque, at 10 AM and 2 PM every day except Friday, and Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque and Centre, on tours of 45 to 60 minutes that you book through its website. Most other mosques in Dubai are places of worship without a visitor programme. The Al Farooq centre itself says it is one of only a few mosques in the UAE that welcome non-Muslims.
The Grand Mosque in Bur Dubai is the one visitors ask about, and we found no official visiting programme for it. For the largest mosque in the country you need Abu Dhabi, which is a day trip. The sections below give times, booking, dress rules and etiquette.
Four mosques at a glance
The Jumeirah details are from our own guide, which uses the organiser's pages. The Al Farooq details are from the centre's official website, read on 2 November 2026. Times can change around prayer times, Ramadan and holidays, so check before you go.
| Mosque | Where | Visit for non-Muslims | How to go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jumeirah Mosque | Jumeirah 1 | Guided visit, about 1 hour 15 minutes, about AED 45 | 10 AM or 2 PM, not Friday; registration opens 30 minutes before |
| Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque and Centre | Al Safa | Guided tour, 45 to 60 minutes; no fee listed on the visit page | Booking form on the official site; visits listed Monday to Friday |
| Grand Mosque, Bur Dubai | Al Fahidi area | No official programme found | See it from outside; ask first if you want to enter |
| Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque | Abu Dhabi | Open to visitors, free entry | Online registration; a day trip from Dubai |
Jumeirah details from the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding as reported in our guide; Al Farooq details from alfarooqcentre.com.
Jumeirah Mosque: the easy first visit
Jumeirah Mosque is the simplest to arrange: no advance booking, according to the organiser, and a guide who explains prayer, customs and the building. We do not repeat the details here. Our Jumeirah Mosque visit guide has the times, the price, what happens during the hour and how to get there. Fridays are closed to visitors.
Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque and Centre
The Al Farooq mosque was founded in 1986, and its official site describes a daily programme of guided tours led by trained cultural guides. Gulf News says the building is inspired by the Blue Mosque in Turkey and that it is in the Al Safa area. The guides explain how the mosque was built, its architecture and decoration, the etiquette of entering a mosque and the customs of the UAE, and a tour takes 45 to 60 minutes.
You book through a form on the centre's website. It asks for the number of visitors, from 1 to 150, how many women and men, the language (English or Arabic), the visitor type (general, corporate or educational), a date and a time. The form offers 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 14:30 and 16:15. The visit page says the centre is open Monday to Friday, with a morning visit from 10:00 to 11:00 and an afternoon visit from 2:15 to 5:00 PM, and that visits take the prayer times into account. The page and the form differ slightly, so confirm your time by email or phone; both are on the centre's contact page.
The visit page lists no fee. We could not confirm a price on an official page, so ask when you book. Friday is the main prayer day, so ask before you choose a Friday. The centre also publishes a Ramadan programme, so check its news page if you travel in that month; our Ramadan guide explains what changes for visitors.
The Grand Mosque in Bur Dubai: what we could not confirm
The Grand Mosque stands in the Al Fahidi area, and its minaret appears behind the old fort in many photographs. We searched for an official visiting programme and found none. Some travel sites say non-Muslims may join guided tours at fixed morning times, and others say non-Muslims may not enter at all. We could not verify either claim on an official page.
Our advice is to treat it as a building to see from outside, as part of a walk through Al Fahidi. Our Al Fahidi guide covers the lanes and the route to the Creek, and our Old Dubai walking tour goes through the same area. If you want to enter, ask the mosque or a licensed guide first, and never enter during prayer.
Rules and etiquette for any mosque visit
The Al Farooq centre publishes a clear dress code, and the same rules apply almost everywhere in the UAE. Our Dubai dress code guide covers the city as a whole.
- Cover the whole body. Women wear long sleeves, shorts are not allowed for men or women, and tight, see-through and swimming clothes are not allowed.
- Women cover their heads. The Al Farooq centre has a kandura for men and a cloak for women available on arrival, unless you bring your own clothes.
- Take your shoes off at the entrance, and wear clean socks, because you walk on carpets.
- Keep your voice low. Running, playing, idle talk and raised voices are discouraged, and eating inside the mosque is not allowed.
- Avoid strong smells. The centre asks visitors not to arrive after eating raw garlic or onion.
- Respect prayer times. The centre says its visits take the times of prayer into account, so do not expect to enter during a prayer.
- Ask before you photograph. Ask your guide where photos are allowed; our photography rules guide covers photos of people and buildings.
If you want the biggest mosque: Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is free to enter with online registration, and it is a day trip of about 1.5 to 2 hours each way, not a quick stop. Our Abu Dhabi city tour is 9 hours from $45 per person shared, or $245 for a private car for up to 7 people. It picks up at 8:00 AM, includes mosque registration assistance and also visits the BAPS Hindu Mandir and Heritage Village, with no prepayment.
The dress rules are stricter: loose clothing to the ankles and wrists and a headscarf for women, and covered shoulders and knees for men. Our Grand Mosque dress code guide has the full list, and how to reach the Grand Mosque compares the bus, a taxi and a tour.
FAQ
Which mosques in Dubai can tourists visit?
Jumeirah Mosque, on guided visits at 10 AM and 2 PM every day except Friday, and the Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque and Centre, on guided tours of 45 to 60 minutes booked through its website. We found no official visiting programme for the Grand Mosque in Bur Dubai.
Can non-Muslims enter the Grand Mosque in Bur Dubai?
We could not confirm it. We found no official programme, and travel sources disagree. Treat it as a building to see from outside, and ask the mosque or a licensed guide before you try to enter.
Do I need to book Al Farooq Mosque?
Yes, through the booking form on the centre's website, which asks for 1 to 150 visitors, a language, a date and a time. Phone and email contacts are on its contact page. Confirm your time, because the page and the form list slightly different hours.
Is there a fee to visit Al Farooq Mosque?
The centre's visit page lists no fee, and we could not confirm a price on an official page. Ask when you book.
What should I wear to visit a mosque in Dubai?
Cover the whole body: long sleeves for women, no shorts for men or women, and nothing tight, see-through or swimwear. Women cover their hair, and everyone takes shoes off. Al Farooq has a kandura for men and a cloak for women available on arrival.
Can I take photos inside a mosque in Dubai?
Ask your guide before you take out a camera. The Jumeirah organiser's page does not set a rule, so ask at registration. Photos of people can raise privacy issues, which our photography rules guide explains.
Can I visit a mosque in Dubai on a Friday?
Not at Jumeirah Mosque, where guided visits run every day except Friday. The Al Farooq visit page lists Monday to Friday, but Friday is the main prayer day, so ask before you choose it.
Which mosque should a first-time visitor choose?
Jumeirah Mosque for a short, talk-led visit in the city, with no booking according to the organiser. For scale and architecture, choose Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, which is on our Abu Dhabi city tour from $45 per person.
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Photos: Jumeirah Mosque — Pmk58, CC BY-SA 4.0, Grand Mosque, Bur Dubai — Vincent Eisfeld, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons).