Temples & Religious Sites in Dubai
Visit the most revered temples and religious sites in Dubai. From grand ancient temples to peaceful shrines, experience the spiritual side of the city.
Jumeirah Mosque
One of the most beautiful and photographed mosques in Dubai, built in medieval Fatimid style. One of the few mosques open to non-Muslim visitors.
Built in 1979 in the medieval Fatimid tradition, Jumeirah Mosque was one of Dubai's first landmarks and is featured on the AED 500 banknote.
Opening Hours
Tours: Sat, Sun, Tue, Thu at 10:00 AM
Entry Fee
AED 35 (guided tour)
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
Morning tour at 10 AM for best light and full experience
Nearest Metro
Business Bayยท 20 min walk
How to Reach
Taxi from Business Bay Metro Station (about 10 minutes)
Did You Know?
Jumeirah Mosque is one of Dubai's Open Doors Open Minds initiative mosques, welcoming non-Muslims to learn about Islam and Emirati culture.
Guru Nanak Darbar Sikh Temple
The largest Sikh Gurudwara in the Gulf region, welcoming visitors of all faiths. Features langar (community kitchen) serving free meals.
Established in 2012 in Jebel Ali, the Gurudwara relocated to its current Al Quoz facility and serves Dubai's large Sikh community with daily langar.
Opening Hours
Daily 4:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
Morning for peaceful prayer, lunchtime for langar
Nearest Metro
Al Qusaisยท 15 min walk
Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque
Dubai's largest mosque modeled after Istanbul's Blue Mosque, featuring stunning Ottoman-style architecture with capacity for 2,000 worshippers.
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.
Opening Hours
Open for prayers; tours available
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
After Dhuhr prayer for guided tours
Nearest Metro
ONPASSIVEยท 15 min walk
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.
Hindu Temple Dubai (Shiva & Krishna Temple)
One of the oldest Hindu temples in Dubai located in Bur Dubai, serving the large Indian community with traditional worship services.
Built in the 1960s with permission from Dubai's ruling family, this temple is one of the oldest non-Muslim places of worship in the Gulf region.
Opening Hours
Daily 6:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
Morning for aarti, evenings during festivals
Nearest Metro
BurJumanยท 10 min walk
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๐ก Pro Tips
Dress modestly and remove shoes before entering
Early morning visits are less crowded and more peaceful
Check for special darshan timings and festivals