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Open for prayers; tours available
Free
After Dhuhr prayer for guided tours
Religious
Getting to Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque by metro is convenient, though you'll need comfortable shoes for the walk. Here's how:
Board the Red Line
Look for trains heading towards ONPASSIVE. Check the display boards for confirmation.
Get off at ONPASSIVE
The station is well-marked. Use the main exit towards the street level.
Walk to Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque
About 15 minutes on foot. Save the Google Maps directions before you start.
Completed in 1986, Al Farooq Mosque was funded by a private Emirati donor and took over three years to build with materials imported from Turkey.
Getting here is straightforward thanks to the Red Line. ONPASSIVE station puts you within walking distance, and the 15-minute walk is easy enough for most visitors.
While you're in the area, consider checking out Dubai International Cricket Stadium and Alserkal Avenue – they're near the same metro station and can easily be combined into a single trip.
Did you know? Often called the 'Blue Mosque of Dubai', this mosque cost AED 200 million to build and features hand-painted interior domes and 124 stained glass windows.