Grand Mosque in Dubai

Grand Mosque
مسجد دبي الكبير
Religion
AffiliationSunni Islam
Location
LocationDubai, Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
Geographic coordinates25°15′52″N 55°17′48″E / 25.26444°N 55.29667°E / 25.26444; 55.29667
Architecture
TypeMosque
Specifications
Capacity1,200 worshipers
Dome(s)54
Minaret height70 meters

The Grand Mosque (Arabic: مسجد دبي الكبير) is a mosque in Dubai, Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is located between the textile souk and the Dubai Museum close to a small stream in the Bur Dubai area. Originally built in 1900, demolished and built again in 1960, it then underwent a further rebuilding in 1998 (the present one). It now holds up to 1,200 worshippers. Non-Muslims are permitted to enter the Mosque daily from Sunday to Thursday from 9 AM to 11:30 AM for free tours. The mosque is the hub of Dubai's religious and cultural life.