Fujairah Museum
Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Fujairah
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The essentials in 10 seconds
- Entry
- Free (unofficial)
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Hours
- Daily between prayers: Sat–Thu from about 10:00, Fri from mid-afternoon (around 15:00); sources disagree on closing time (verifying)
- Time on site
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A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes. - 45 min
- With kids
- Fine with kids
- Visitor hours
- Sat–Thu from about 10:00; Fri after midday prayers, around 15:00
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Non-Muslims
- Welcome daily; guided tours in English and Arabic
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Confirmed by an official source: the venue, a ministry or the operator. - Dress code
- Arms and legs covered, headscarf for women; bring your own abaya
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- Allowed, no flash in the hall; don't photograph people praying (unofficial)
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Visitor entrance
- Gate 6 (per WAM)
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Getting there
- ≈ 1.7 km from Fujairah Fort as the crow flies — a 5-minute taxi
- Time needed
- 45 minutes; about an hour with a tour
- Address
- Mohammed Bin Matar Road, central Fujairah
Key facts
No. 2in the UAE by size — only Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is bigger
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The National, 18.10.2015English Wikipedia28,000worshippers fit in the mosque and its courtyard
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The National, 18.10.2015English Wikipedia2015opened, with the first Eid Al Adha prayers led by the Ruler of Fujairah, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi
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The National, 24.09.2015 and 18.10.2015English Wikipedia65 domesincluding the main dome over the prayer hall
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The NationalEnglish WikipediaProperty Finder6 minaretsfour main ones at 100 m, two lower corner minarets (84 m per The National)
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The NationalEnglish Wikipedia (80–100 m)Property Finder≈ AED 200–210 millionconstruction cost, funded by UAE President Sheikh Khalifa
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The National (200m in text, 210m in captions)English Wikipedia (210m)Ottoman stylefaçade inspired by Istanbul's Blue Mosque, Moorish arches inside
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The NationalEnglish WikipediaSheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centreruns the mosque — the same body that runs the Abu Dhabi mosque
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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre (szgmc.gov.ae)its news release of 29.09.20252,000+parking spaces for cars and coaches
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WAM, 01.03.2025Property Finder (3,000+)≈ 1.7 kmin a straight line to Fujairah Fort, ≈ 3.4 km to the bus station
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OpenStreetMapWikipedia coordinatesSheikh Zayed Mosque Fujairah timings
The mosque welcomes visitors every day, between the five prayers — during each prayer the hall belongs to worshippers. There's no visitor timetable we could open online, and published hours vary: WAM gave Sat–Thu 10:00–18:00 and Fri 15:00–18:00 in a Ramadan notice, while recent guides quote closing at 20:00 or 21:00 and a short Friday-morning window.
The safe plan: come on a weekday between 10:00 and noon, or in the afternoon between the midday and sunset prayers. Prayer times shift daily, so check an app set to the UAE calculation. During Ramadan the routine changes and thousands come for iftar — not the time for sightseeing.
Can non-Muslims visit, and is it free?
Yes. The mosque is run by the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre — the same body behind the Abu Dhabi landmark — which says it receives guests of every background daily and offers guided tours in English and Arabic on Islamic architecture and art. Ask at the visitor entrance when the next one starts.
There's no ticket: entry is free, according to unofficial sources. The Centre now charges an AED 10 visitor fee in Abu Dhabi, but its own FAQ and the news coverage only mention Abu Dhabi, not Fujairah — so we mark free entry as "verifying". Older blogs mention booking online in advance; recent guides say there's no need.
How to get to Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Fujairah
Step-by-step directions are below; the map shows where you arrive.
Where are you starting from?
We’ll draw it on the map on foot and by taxi; metro and buses open in your maps app. Your location isn’t stored.
More tips
- From Fujairah Fort it's about 1.7 km as the crow flies — a 5-minute taxi or ride-hailing trip. Walking takes around 25 minutes along busy roads with no shade.
- Ask for "Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Fujairah" — it's on Mohammed Bin Matar Road by the Dibba roundabout. Drop-offs at the main façade can be awkward; WAM lists Gate 6 as the visitor entrance.
- Arriving by intercity bus, Fujairah Bus Station is about 3.4 km away — 5–10 minutes by taxi. The mosque lies between the bus station and the old town, so make it your first stop.
- From Dubai, RTA bus E700 takes about 2 hours to Fujairah. Pay with a nol card; guides quote AED 25–30 and departures from Union or Etisalat station, so check the S'hail app on the day. By car it's about 2 hours.
- From Sharjah, buses leave from Al Jubail station. Whichever emirate you come from, get off at Fujairah Bus Station and take a taxi from there.
- Cards work almost everywhere in the UAE, and the mosque itself costs nothing. Keep a little cash in dirhams for local taxis, as not every car has a card reader. Parking is huge — over 2,000 spaces.
What to see
- The main façade with all six minarets — the classic photo from the forecourt.
- The prayer hall: huge chandeliers, Moorish arches, stained glass and a carpet laid out like a garden of flowers.
- Quranic verses carved around the main entrance.
- The 65 domes cascading down from the central one — best seen from the forecourt.
- Evening lighting: the white mosque against the dark Hajar Mountains, worth a drive-by even after hours.
- A guided tour by the Centre's staff in English on Islamic architecture and art — about half an hour, unofficially.
Is it worth visiting?
Yes, if you're already in Fujairah or heading to the east coast: it's in town, free to enter and the second-biggest mosque in the country. If Abu Dhabi isn't on your trip, this is the closest substitute — with no booking and hardly any crowds.
As a standalone day trip from Dubai, it's a stretch: about 4 hours on the road for 45 minutes inside. Pair it with Fujairah Fort, Fujairah Museum and the sea and the day pays off. Just don't plan it for a Friday morning.
Fujairah vs Abu Dhabi vs Al Badiyah
| Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Fujairahyou are here | Central Fujairah | UAE's second-largest, 28,000 worshippers | 65 domes, 6 minarets, opened 2015 | Free (verifying), between prayers | Scale without the crowds |
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| Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi, another emirate | UAE's largest | 82 domes, 4 minarets about 107 m | AED 10 fee and online booking | Marble, courtyard, pools |
| Al Badiyah Mosque | North of the emirate, ≈ 35 km as the crow flies | Tiny, about 53 m² | Mud-brick, 15th century | Small working mosque | The country's oldest working mosque |
Skipping Abu Dhabi? Fujairah gives you a similar sense of scale with no booking. Want history rather than size — head north to Al Badiyah.
A short history
The mosque opened in 2015, when the Ruler of Fujairah, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, led the first Eid Al Adha prayers here. UAE President Sheikh Khalifa funded it, at a cost of around AED 200–210 million, and it carries the name of the country's founder, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
Its outline is classic Ottoman — the needle minarets and stacked domes recall Istanbul's Blue Mosque — while the interior turns to Moorish arches, stained glass and red and gold on the upper levels. Today the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, which also runs the Abu Dhabi mosque, manages it.
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Fujairah in a day: mosque, fort and sea
The mosque first, while it's quiet between prayers, then the fort, heritage village and museum, and an evening on the Corniche. Add them to your route — YesGo fits in the timing and transfers.
- Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Fujairahyou are here45 min · Free (unofficial)
- 30 min walk from the previous stopFujairah Fort45 min · Free (unofficial)
- 42 min walk from the previous stopFujairah Heritage Village40 min · ≈ AED 5 (unofficial)
- 49 min walk from the previous stopFujairah Museum1 h · ≈ AED 5
- 40 min walk from the previous stopFujairah Corniche1 h · Free
5 places · about 6 h 51 min with walks · 161 min on foot in total
Nearby — add to your day
How to do it right
- Arrive just after a prayer ends — you'll have time to see the hall and forecourt before the next one.
- The best wide shot is from the forecourt, with all six minarets in frame.
- It's beautifully lit at night — swing by for the view even if you're too late to go in.
- Bring a scarf and light long sleeves from your hotel rather than counting on loaners.
- Fine with kids: free, spacious, just keep voices low in the prayer hall.
- In summer, come at 10:00 — by noon the forecourt stone is scorching.
- Further up the coast is Al Badiyah, the country's oldest working mosque — two mosques, five centuries apart, in one day.
Questions
What are the Sheikh Zayed Mosque Fujairah timings?
Visitors come daily between prayers — roughly from 10:00 Saturday to Thursday, and only in the afternoon on Friday, from around 15:00. Sources disagree on closing time; no official visitor timetable was available to us.
Can non-Muslims enter Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Fujairah?
Yes. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre says it welcomes guests of all backgrounds every day and runs tours in English and Arabic. Come between prayers, modestly dressed.
Is there an entry fee?
Entry is free according to unofficial sources. The AED 10 visitor fee applies to the Abu Dhabi mosque; nothing has been announced for Fujairah.
What is the dress code?
Arms and legs covered for everyone, nothing tight or see-through; women cover their hair. Bring your own abaya — it's unclear whether they're lent on site.
How do I get there from Dubai?
Take RTA bus E700 to Fujairah (about 2 hours, nol card), then a 5–10 minute taxi from the bus station. By car it's about 2 hours. Day tours from Dubai often include the mosque.
How far is it from Fujairah Fort?
About 1.7 km in a straight line — 5 minutes by taxi.
Can you take photos inside?
Unofficially, yes — inside and out, but no flash in the prayer hall, no drones and no photos of people praying.
Is it the same as the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi?
No. Abu Dhabi's is the UAE's largest mosque; Fujairah's is the second-largest, in a different emirate, with its own visiting rules.
How long do you need?
About 45 minutes, or around an hour with a guided tour.
Have you been? Was it worth your time?
1 — no, 5 — absolutely
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Sources and fact-check
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre: home page and World Tourism Day news release, 29.09.2025
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre: visitor fee FAQ (Abu Dhabi mosque only)
- WAM (Emirates News Agency), 01.03.2025 — Fujairah mosque ready for Ramadan: hours, gates, parking
- The National, 24.09.2015 — opening for Eid prayers; 18.10.2015 — "Fujairah mosque worthy of Sheikh Zayed's great name"
- The National, 17.09.2026 — visitor fee at the Abu Dhabi mosque
- English Wikipedia: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Fujairah; Wikidata Q55888134
- Property Finder (January 2026), uaeinform (May 2026), Mind of a Hitchhiker blog (2021 visit) — hours, dress, photos (unofficial)
- OpenStreetMap — straight-line distances
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