Bur Dubai Grand Mosque: Architectural Marvel of Dubai

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Bur Dubai Grand Mosque Architectural Marvel of
Dubai
INTRODUCTION Serene, Tranquil, Calm, Soothing,
Peace, Spiritual, Divine, Emotional, Peace, Love,
Life. These arent just a bunch of random
adjectives, but rather a resurgence of ambiguous
feelings/emotions one feels at Bur Dubai Grand
Mosque.
ABOUT BUR DUBAI GRAND MOSQUE Bur Dubai Grand
Mosque, also known as the Grand Bur Dubai
Masjid/Grand Mosque in Dubai, is the most iconic
and distinguished landmark of worship and
religious sanctity in Dubai. Initially
constructed in 1900, Bur Dubai Grand Mosque was
referred to as kuttab, where students learnt
the Quran by rote. But, it was replaced by a new
mosque on the same site in 1960. In the year
1998, the mosque was remodelled to its original
form and stands tall as the most famous mosque
in Dubai as we all know it today. BUR DUBAI GRAND
MOSQUE ARCHITECTURE As described earlier, Grand
Mosque in Dubai was remodelled in 1998 in Islamic
architectural style. The sandy-grey walls and
the blue mosaic work on the mosque comes to life
during the night. There are five large Quranic
inscriptions on five columns at the entrance
facade.
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Entering the mosque, one will find the nine large
domes and forty-five small domes with fine
carvings on them depicting the finesse of the
artist in the artwork. Grand Mosque in Dubai has
82 vaults with 24-carat gold overlaid fixtures
adding grandiose to the architectural marvel.
There are wooden windows with hand-made stained
glass which adorn the mosques architecture. Bur
Dubai Grand Mosque swanks the tallest minaret in
Dubai heighing about 70 meters in height, it is
built-in Altonian style and stands tall as a
lighthouse.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT BUR DUBAI GRAND MOSQUE?
Basic Terminology Its always beneficial to
acquaint yourself with the culture of the visit.
Upon entrance into a Mosque or Masjid, as the
Islamic people refer, one can expect an Arabic
greeting of Assalamu Alaikum, meaning Peace
be upon you. And the visitor should respond by
saying Alaikum-as-salaam, meaning Peace be
upon you, too. Entrance Enter the mosque in
silence. After entering, remove the shoes and
seat yourself on the floor. If youre a
non-Muslim, you can enter the premise and visit
the minaret but cannot participate in the prayer.
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• Clothing
• Regardless of gender, one should wear modest
  clothing during the visit. Men should have their
  heads and knees covered. Women should wear loose
  and preferably full-length clothes and have
  their headscarves on. If they dont have the
  required attire, theyre provided with Abayas
  (traditional Emirati dress).
• Most of the women remain at home for religious
  prayers. So, expect a large congregation of men
  in the mosque.
• During Festival
• Bur Dubai Grand Mosque operates during religious
  festivals like feasts during the month of
  Ramadan, where one can join in for the dinner
  (non-Muslims cannot participate). Non- Muslims
  can enter and ask questions about rituals for
  better awareness and understanding of Islamic
  culture.
• BUR DUBAI GRAND MOSQUE TIMING
• 08 AM 10 PM (Saturday-Thursday)
• 0430 PM 10 PM (Friday)
• BUR DUBAI GRAND MOSQUE LOCATION
• Opposite Dubai Museum, Near Rulers Court Office
  Ali Bin Abi Taleb Street Al Fahidi Dubai
• HOW TO REACH BUR DUBAI GRAND MOSQUE?
• BY METRO
• If you love to travel via Metro, go to the
  nearest metro station and board a metro which
  goes to Al Fahidi Metro Station. Bur Dubai Grand
  Mosque is a 10-12 minutes walk from there.
• BY TAXI
• As Grand Mosque in Dubai is in one of the popular
  neighborhoods in Dubai, the private commute
  wouldnt be a hassle. One can book a
  one-way/round-trip ride with Uber or Careem to
  visit the mosque with family and friends.
• BY BOAT
• Ditch the conventional medium of commute and
  rather opt for a boat ride. Make your way to
  Deira Old Souk Abra Station (facing Dubai Creek)
  and get on an Abra (traditional small- ferry
  like boat). Drop off at Bur Dubai Old Souk and
  Water Bus Station. Bur Dubai Grand Mosque is a
  17-20 minute walk from there.

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• HOW MUCH DOES THE GRAND MOSQUE DUBAI TICKETS
  COST?
• There are absolutely No Entry Fees to enter the
  Grand Mosque in Dubai. But, if you want to
  understand more about the mosque and its history
  and enjoy a detailed guided tour, you can join
  the combined tour of Bur Dubai Grand Mosque and
  Jumeirah Mosque for 25 AED.
• WHAT IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT BUR DUBAI GRAND
  MOSQUE?
• Bur Dubai Grand Mosque operates round the year,
  and anyone can visit the mosque in- between the
  operational hours. But, to have a divine yet
  enthralling experience, it is best recommended
  to visit during the month of Ramadan.
• The best time of the day to visit the mosque is
  from late afternoon to evening, when the
  temperature is pleasant with less jostling.
• POPULAR ATTRACTION NEAR BUR DUBAI GRAND MOSQUE
• There are numerous popular tourist attractions
  near Bur Dubai Grand Mosque that one can visit,
  including
• Dubai Museum
• Jumeirah Mosque
• Dubai Creek
• Gold Souk
• Dubai Mall
• Dubai Waterfall
• Burj Khalifa
• Planning a trip to Bur Dubai Grand Mosque?
  Connect with the Holiday Square team for an
  enhanced travel experience.

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