Can Mosques in the UAE be Visited by Non-Muslims?
Which mosques can be visited by non-Muslims in Abu Dhabi and Dubai?
Are foreigners and non-Muslims restricted to certain times? What about certain dates?
Are the different restrictions for visiting the exterior, grounds and interior?
dubai uae abu-dhabi islam mosques
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Which mosques can be visited by non-Muslims in Abu Dhabi and Dubai?
Are foreigners and non-Muslims restricted to certain times? What about certain dates?
Are the different restrictions for visiting the exterior, grounds and interior?
dubai uae abu-dhabi islam mosques
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I believe so. Weren't the Kartrashians in the news for showing skin in a mosque in the UAE ?
– DumbCoder
Dec 2 '16 at 16:51
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Which mosques can be visited by non-Muslims in Abu Dhabi and Dubai?
Are foreigners and non-Muslims restricted to certain times? What about certain dates?
Are the different restrictions for visiting the exterior, grounds and interior?
dubai uae abu-dhabi islam mosques
edited Aug 2 '17 at 13:04
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asked Dec 2 '16 at 16:16
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Which mosques can be visited by non-Muslims in Abu Dhabi and Dubai?
Are foreigners and non-Muslims restricted to certain times? What about certain dates?
Are the different restrictions for visiting the exterior, grounds and interior?
dubai uae abu-dhabi islam mosques
dubai uae abu-dhabi islam mosques
edited Aug 2 '17 at 13:04
hippietrail
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asked Dec 2 '16 at 16:16
ItaiItai
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edited Aug 2 '17 at 13:04
hippietrail
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asked Dec 2 '16 at 16:16
ItaiItai
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edited Aug 2 '17 at 13:04
hippietrail
45.9k41209533
edited Aug 2 '17 at 13:04
hippietrail
45.9k41209533
edited Aug 2 '17 at 13:04
hippietrail
45.9k41209533
45.9k41209533
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asked Dec 2 '16 at 16:16
ItaiItai
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asked Dec 2 '16 at 16:16
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I believe so. Weren't the Kartrashians in the news for showing skin in a mosque in the UAE ?
– DumbCoder
Dec 2 '16 at 16:51
add a comment |
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I believe so. Weren't the Kartrashians in the news for showing skin in a mosque in the UAE ?
– DumbCoder
Dec 2 '16 at 16:51
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1
I believe so. Weren't the Kartrashians in the news for showing skin in a mosque in the UAE ?
– DumbCoder
Dec 2 '16 at 16:51
I believe so. Weren't the Kartrashians in the news for showing skin in a mosque in the UAE ?
– DumbCoder
Dec 2 '16 at 16:51
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According to the Dubai authorities, the Jumeirah Mosque is "the only mosque in Dubai which is open to the public and dedicated to receiving non-Muslim guests." (At least insofar as going inside is concerned, I can't speak to the grounds, and you can certainly see mosques from the outside around the city.)
They operate a tour most days:
The Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding hosts visits of
the Grand Jumeirah Mosque 6 days a week Saturday through Thursday at
10:00am. You do not need a reservation to attend this visit, but you
must arrive at the main entrance to the Jumeirah Mosque by
approximately 9.45am. Each tour lasts approximately 75 minutes. The
tour cost 20 AED per person including water, dates, Arabic coffee,
tea, and traditional pastries. Children under 12 are free. Parties of
10 or more should contact the SMCCU prior to your visit.
Modest dress is preferred, however traditional attire can be borrowed
from the Mosque.
If you want even more, the page goes on to indicate that it is possible to arrange a private visit of the Jumeirah Mosque, along with several other mosques, if you contact them in advance.
answered Dec 2 '16 at 18:02
Zach LiptonZach Lipton
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Any similar information about Abu Dhabi?
– Itai
Dec 2 '16 at 22:11
@Itai Sorry I've never been to Abu Dhabi. A quick Google search shows the Grand Mosque has visiting hours and "walk-in" tours. I'm not seeing anything that says the tour is only open to Muslims, and it appears they'd welcome any interested visitors (who comply with their dress code). But that's all I really know.
– Zach Lipton
Dec 2 '16 at 23:09
Are there restrictions on times or day of entry?
– Itai
Dec 8 '16 at 22:34
@Itai the linked page lists the days and times of the tour.
– Zach Lipton
Dec 8 '16 at 22:37
Thanks! Somehow I missed that you even quoted it, sorry. Having a case of planning stress I suppose :(
– Itai
Dec 8 '16 at 22:46
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According to the Dubai authorities, the Jumeirah Mosque is "the only mosque in Dubai which is open to the public and dedicated to receiving non-Muslim guests." (At least insofar as going inside is concerned, I can't speak to the grounds, and you can certainly see mosques from the outside around the city.)
They operate a tour most days:
The Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding hosts visits of
the Grand Jumeirah Mosque 6 days a week Saturday through Thursday at
10:00am. You do not need a reservation to attend this visit, but you
must arrive at the main entrance to the Jumeirah Mosque by
approximately 9.45am. Each tour lasts approximately 75 minutes. The
tour cost 20 AED per person including water, dates, Arabic coffee,
tea, and traditional pastries. Children under 12 are free. Parties of
10 or more should contact the SMCCU prior to your visit.
Modest dress is preferred, however traditional attire can be borrowed
from the Mosque.
If you want even more, the page goes on to indicate that it is possible to arrange a private visit of the Jumeirah Mosque, along with several other mosques, if you contact them in advance.
answered Dec 2 '16 at 18:02
Zach LiptonZach Lipton
60.1k10184243
Any similar information about Abu Dhabi?
– Itai
Dec 2 '16 at 22:11
@Itai Sorry I've never been to Abu Dhabi. A quick Google search shows the Grand Mosque has visiting hours and "walk-in" tours. I'm not seeing anything that says the tour is only open to Muslims, and it appears they'd welcome any interested visitors (who comply with their dress code). But that's all I really know.
– Zach Lipton
Dec 2 '16 at 23:09
Are there restrictions on times or day of entry?
– Itai
Dec 8 '16 at 22:34
@Itai the linked page lists the days and times of the tour.
– Zach Lipton
Dec 8 '16 at 22:37
Thanks! Somehow I missed that you even quoted it, sorry. Having a case of planning stress I suppose :(
– Itai
Dec 8 '16 at 22:46
|
show 1 more comment
According to the Dubai authorities, the Jumeirah Mosque is "the only mosque in Dubai which is open to the public and dedicated to receiving non-Muslim guests." (At least insofar as going inside is concerned, I can't speak to the grounds, and you can certainly see mosques from the outside around the city.)
They operate a tour most days:
The Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding hosts visits of
the Grand Jumeirah Mosque 6 days a week Saturday through Thursday at
10:00am. You do not need a reservation to attend this visit, but you
must arrive at the main entrance to the Jumeirah Mosque by
approximately 9.45am. Each tour lasts approximately 75 minutes. The
tour cost 20 AED per person including water, dates, Arabic coffee,
tea, and traditional pastries. Children under 12 are free. Parties of
10 or more should contact the SMCCU prior to your visit.
Modest dress is preferred, however traditional attire can be borrowed
from the Mosque.
If you want even more, the page goes on to indicate that it is possible to arrange a private visit of the Jumeirah Mosque, along with several other mosques, if you contact them in advance.
answered Dec 2 '16 at 18:02
Zach LiptonZach Lipton
60.1k10184243
Any similar information about Abu Dhabi?
– Itai
Dec 2 '16 at 22:11
@Itai Sorry I've never been to Abu Dhabi. A quick Google search shows the Grand Mosque has visiting hours and "walk-in" tours. I'm not seeing anything that says the tour is only open to Muslims, and it appears they'd welcome any interested visitors (who comply with their dress code). But that's all I really know.
– Zach Lipton
Dec 2 '16 at 23:09
Are there restrictions on times or day of entry?
– Itai
Dec 8 '16 at 22:34
@Itai the linked page lists the days and times of the tour.
– Zach Lipton
Dec 8 '16 at 22:37
Thanks! Somehow I missed that you even quoted it, sorry. Having a case of planning stress I suppose :(
– Itai
Dec 8 '16 at 22:46
|
show 1 more comment
According to the Dubai authorities, the Jumeirah Mosque is "the only mosque in Dubai which is open to the public and dedicated to receiving non-Muslim guests." (At least insofar as going inside is concerned, I can't speak to the grounds, and you can certainly see mosques from the outside around the city.)
They operate a tour most days:
The Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding hosts visits of
the Grand Jumeirah Mosque 6 days a week Saturday through Thursday at
10:00am. You do not need a reservation to attend this visit, but you
must arrive at the main entrance to the Jumeirah Mosque by
approximately 9.45am. Each tour lasts approximately 75 minutes. The
tour cost 20 AED per person including water, dates, Arabic coffee,
tea, and traditional pastries. Children under 12 are free. Parties of
10 or more should contact the SMCCU prior to your visit.
Modest dress is preferred, however traditional attire can be borrowed
from the Mosque.
If you want even more, the page goes on to indicate that it is possible to arrange a private visit of the Jumeirah Mosque, along with several other mosques, if you contact them in advance.
answered Dec 2 '16 at 18:02
Zach LiptonZach Lipton
60.1k10184243
According to the Dubai authorities, the Jumeirah Mosque is "the only mosque in Dubai which is open to the public and dedicated to receiving non-Muslim guests." (At least insofar as going inside is concerned, I can't speak to the grounds, and you can certainly see mosques from the outside around the city.)
They operate a tour most days:
The Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding hosts visits of
the Grand Jumeirah Mosque 6 days a week Saturday through Thursday at
10:00am. You do not need a reservation to attend this visit, but you
must arrive at the main entrance to the Jumeirah Mosque by
approximately 9.45am. Each tour lasts approximately 75 minutes. The
tour cost 20 AED per person including water, dates, Arabic coffee,
tea, and traditional pastries. Children under 12 are free. Parties of
10 or more should contact the SMCCU prior to your visit.
Modest dress is preferred, however traditional attire can be borrowed
from the Mosque.
If you want even more, the page goes on to indicate that it is possible to arrange a private visit of the Jumeirah Mosque, along with several other mosques, if you contact them in advance.
answered Dec 2 '16 at 18:02
Zach LiptonZach Lipton
60.1k10184243
answered Dec 2 '16 at 18:02
Zach LiptonZach Lipton
60.1k10184243
answered Dec 2 '16 at 18:02
Zach LiptonZach Lipton
60.1k10184243
answered Dec 2 '16 at 18:02
Zach LiptonZach Lipton
60.1k10184243
60.1k10184243
Any similar information about Abu Dhabi?
– Itai
Dec 2 '16 at 22:11
@Itai Sorry I've never been to Abu Dhabi. A quick Google search shows the Grand Mosque has visiting hours and "walk-in" tours. I'm not seeing anything that says the tour is only open to Muslims, and it appears they'd welcome any interested visitors (who comply with their dress code). But that's all I really know.
– Zach Lipton
Dec 2 '16 at 23:09
Are there restrictions on times or day of entry?
– Itai
Dec 8 '16 at 22:34
@Itai the linked page lists the days and times of the tour.
– Zach Lipton
Dec 8 '16 at 22:37
Thanks! Somehow I missed that you even quoted it, sorry. Having a case of planning stress I suppose :(
– Itai
Dec 8 '16 at 22:46
|
show 1 more comment
Any similar information about Abu Dhabi?
– Itai
Dec 2 '16 at 22:11
@Itai Sorry I've never been to Abu Dhabi. A quick Google search shows the Grand Mosque has visiting hours and "walk-in" tours. I'm not seeing anything that says the tour is only open to Muslims, and it appears they'd welcome any interested visitors (who comply with their dress code). But that's all I really know.
– Zach Lipton
Dec 2 '16 at 23:09
Are there restrictions on times or day of entry?
– Itai
Dec 8 '16 at 22:34
@Itai the linked page lists the days and times of the tour.
– Zach Lipton
Dec 8 '16 at 22:37
Thanks! Somehow I missed that you even quoted it, sorry. Having a case of planning stress I suppose :(
– Itai
Dec 8 '16 at 22:46
Any similar information about Abu Dhabi?
– Itai
Dec 2 '16 at 22:11
Any similar information about Abu Dhabi?
– Itai
Dec 2 '16 at 22:11
@Itai Sorry I've never been to Abu Dhabi. A quick Google search shows the Grand Mosque has visiting hours and "walk-in" tours. I'm not seeing anything that says the tour is only open to Muslims, and it appears they'd welcome any interested visitors (who comply with their dress code). But that's all I really know.
– Zach Lipton
Dec 2 '16 at 23:09
@Itai Sorry I've never been to Abu Dhabi. A quick Google search shows the Grand Mosque has visiting hours and "walk-in" tours. I'm not seeing anything that says the tour is only open to Muslims, and it appears they'd welcome any interested visitors (who comply with their dress code). But that's all I really know.
– Zach Lipton
Dec 2 '16 at 23:09
Are there restrictions on times or day of entry?
– Itai
Dec 8 '16 at 22:34
Are there restrictions on times or day of entry?
– Itai
Dec 8 '16 at 22:34
@Itai the linked page lists the days and times of the tour.
– Zach Lipton
Dec 8 '16 at 22:37
@Itai the linked page lists the days and times of the tour.
– Zach Lipton
Dec 8 '16 at 22:37
Thanks! Somehow I missed that you even quoted it, sorry. Having a case of planning stress I suppose :(
– Itai
Dec 8 '16 at 22:46
Thanks! Somehow I missed that you even quoted it, sorry. Having a case of planning stress I suppose :(
– Itai
Dec 8 '16 at 22:46
|
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I believe so. Weren't the Kartrashians in the news for showing skin in a mosque in the UAE ?
– DumbCoder
Dec 2 '16 at 16:51