Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Fujairah

Where it is & how to get there

• From Dubai: About 1h30 by car via the Sheikh Khalifa Highway.
• In Fujairah: In the city centre, a short taxi ride from the corniche.
• Visits: Guided tours for visitors are available outside prayer times.

The story of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Fujairah

Opened in 2015, the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Fujairah is the second-largest mosque in the UAE after Abu Dhabi's Grand Mosque. Its white domes and six minarets echo Ottoman design and stand out against the bare mountains behind.

The mosque can hold many thousands of worshippers, and its interior is decorated with fine calligraphy and chandeliers.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Modest dress required.
• Modest dress is required; abayas may be provided for women.
• Combine with Fujairah Fort, 10 minutes away.

What's around the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Fujairah

• Fujairah FortOne of the oldest forts in the UAE.
• Fujairah CornicheSeafront promenade.
• Al Bidya MosqueThe oldest mosque in the UAE, 40 minutes north.
• Snoopy IslandSnorkelling off Al Aqah beach.

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