United Arab Emirates

Mosques and places of worship in United Arab Emirates

Iconic Mosques & Worship

This list showcases thirteen significant mosques in the United Arab Emirates, highlighting architectural grandeur and cultural importance. Featured sites include the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, known for its expansive design, and other Sunni mosques with distinctive minarets, historical value, and regional prominence across emirates such as Dubai and Fujairah.

Iconic Mosques & Worship — Map

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A

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is located in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates.

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B

Dubai Grand Masjid

Historic mosque known for its tall minaret and traditional Islamic architecture. It serves as an important place of worship and cultural site.

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C

Mary, Mother of Jesus Mosque

Mary, Mother of Jesus Mosque, also called in Arabic, Maryam Umm Eisa Masjid is a mosque located in Al Mushrif, a central neighborhood in…

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D

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Mosque

Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Mosque, also known as "Al Ain Grand Mosque", "Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Grand Mosque", or simply Sheikh…

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E

King Faisal Mosque

King Faisal Mosque is a Sunni mosque serving the local Muslim community.

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F

Sheikh Zayed Mosque

The Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Fujairah, is the main mosque in the Emirate of Fujairah, and the second largest in the United Arab Emirates after…

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G

Al Badiyah Mosque

Al-Bidya Mosque is a historical mosque in the Emirate of Fujairah, the U.A.E.

H

Msjd alshykh zayd bn sltan al nhyan

Open 24/7 mosque named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

I

Msjd almhajryn

Sunni mosque serving as a neighborhood place of worship.

J

Jam alsltan qabws

Mosque named Jam alsltan qabws, serving the local Muslim community.

K

Masjid as-Salam

Mosque known as Masjid as-Salam, active place of worship.

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L

Place of Worship

Place of worship located in Khurfkan.

M

Msjd

Mosque serving local Muslim worshippers.

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