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Nomadic tribal heritage and modern society co-exist in the UAE, a federation of seven emirates at the southeastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula. Look beyond the desert that consumes four-fifths of its area and you'll find UAE capital Abu Dhabi, an oil-rich city of skyscrapers, parks and malls, and Dubai, with its split personality of luxury resorts and covered marketplaces, upscale boutiques and local artisans. For a break from urban sprawl, journey over rolling red sand dunes into the Hatta Mountains, where the 200-year-old Sharia Mosque sits amid 30 restored buildings of sandalwood and mud.
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1. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
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5.0 based on 34,423 reviews
Reviewed By travelgang_10 - Grimsby, United Kingdom
DO NOT MISS THIS. we have been three times now ands still staggering to see. We did a day trip from Dubai especially to see this mosque, and we were not disappointed. It is stunning. Beautiful white marble (with inlaid floral design), the largest carpet in the world, stunning chandeliers, beautiful water pools, 82 domes, exquisite design and yet peaceful & worthy of prayer. It is definitely the highlight of my trip to the UAE.
2. Mary, Mother of Jesus Mosque
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Waza28 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Mary The Mother of Jesus Mosque Beautiful Masjid in Abu Dhabi Next to the Mosque there is a Church. Spacious parking area available
3. Jumeirah Mosque
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4.5 based on 2,145 reviews
The Jumeirah Mosque is a must see since it is a land mark of Dubai. It is not the largest mosque in the UAE, yet it is one of the few open to non-Muslims. The Visit Programme is hosted by The Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding. The visit itself takes about an hour for a small fee. Mosque visitors get the chance to observe the prayer and learn more about the customs of worship and ask any questions under the banner program "Open doors. Open minds." Jumeirah Mosque showcases the medieval Fatimid architecture in its stone construction. Visit tours are offered daily accept Friday and begin at 10am sharp. No pre-registration is required. Plan to arrive at 9:30am for registration and enjoy Emirati snacks and hot beverages. Doors will close at 10:05am and will reopen at 11:15am. There is only one guided tour daily. Entry fee is 20AED per person while children under 12 free. The Mosque grounds are open all day, and you may view the Jumeirah Mosque's beautiful architecture from the outside any day of the week. Located at the end of Jumeirah Beach Road, the closest Metro stop is Al Jafiliya. From there you can take a short taxi ride to the mosque or transfer to C10 RTA bus. Modest dress is advisable, however national attire can be borrowed at the door.
Reviewed By TripMember05062015 - Hampshire, United Kingdom
The mosque tour, hosted by the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding, was a perfect introduction to Arabic culture and Islam. It was inexpensive, aimed at non-Muslims and we never felt as though it was a sermon or a hard-sell. The guide spoke perfect English and was happy to answer any questions. This is a great opportunity to ask all those questions you were always afraid to ask.
4. Krishna Temple
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
5. Al Badiyah Mosque
6. Al Bidya Mosque
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4.5 based on 377 reviews
Reviewed By alansco - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Amazing little Mosque that is over 500 years old! Originally thought to be the oldest Mosque in the UAE they have since discovered one slightly older. We visited enroute to our stay in the Intercontinental as it was only 10mins away. There is also a small Fort above the Mosque you can walk up to for a view over the Corniche. Staff were friendly and there is parking right outside.
7. Gurunanak Darbar Sikh Temple
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4.5 based on 774 reviews
Reviewed By 34jagb - London, United Kingdom
Beautiful Gurudwara in Jebel Ali Very nice and peaceful place my wife was so happy she was over the moon Gurunanak Darbar Sikh Temple is very neat and clean a must visit in Dubai.
8. Al Noor Mosque
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4.5 based on 293 reviews
The Al Noor mosque is the first and only mosque open in Sharjah for guided tours by a representative of the Sharjah Centre for Cultural Communication. A public mosque visit is hosted every Monday at 10am and private mosque visits can be arranged on other days except Friday & Saturday Email for private mosque tour.Cameras and video are welcome. We provide all necessary coverings to enter the mosque.
Reviewed By sinaisanu - Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
One of the famous mosques in Sharjah. With adjacent Al majaj waterfront and beautiful parks, it is a regular visiting place for residents all over UAE.
9. The Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque And Centre
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By rtraveler2004 - Lexington, United States
This is a beautiful mosque we stopped at on a city tour of Dubai. They provide you with robes to cover up if you decide to go inside, which I definitely would recommend. It’s a gorgeous interior with a beautiful dome, chandelier, and windows. It is fun to learn about the culture!
10. Al Salam Mosque
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