Which architectural styles define Jumeirah Mosque?

The building combines historical Islamic architectural traditions, specifically Fatimid and Mamluk styles.

Who designed Jumeirah Mosque?

Architects Abd al-Muʿizz Husayn and Muhammad al-Mahdi Hegazy designed the mosque through Hegazy Engineering Consultancy.

Who commissioned the mosque?

Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum commissioned the mosque as a present for Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Does the SMCCU maintain its headquarters at the mosque?

The organization formerly operated its headquarters at the mosque before moving to the Bur Dubai neighborhood.

Where in Dubai is the mosque located?

The mosque stands in the coastal Jumeirah district along the Persian Gulf.

Was the mosque featured on United Arab Emirates currency?

The mosque appeared on a national banknote series before being replaced by Burj Khalifa.

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Jumeirah Mosque combines Fatimid and Mamluk architectural traditions on the coastal edge of Dubai.

Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum commissioned the mosque as a gift for Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Architects Abd al-Muʿizz Husayn and Muhammad al-Mahdi Hegazy of Hegazy Engineering Consultancy designed the complex, incorporating Fatimid and Mamluk architectural traditions. The building formerly appeared on the national currency before replacement by Burj Khalifa.

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The surrounding Jumeirah district stretches along the Persian Gulf, having expanded during the Oil Era after the discovery of oil. The coastal area combines tourist-oriented beach resorts with a prominent expatriate population. The mosque compound previously served as the headquarters of the SMCCU until the organization relocated its base to the Bur Dubai neighborhood.

Associations

Fatimid and Mamluk stylesThe design combines these two historical Islamic architectural traditions.
SMCCUThe cultural body maintained its initial headquarters on site before moving to Bur Dubai.
Beach resort tourismDense commercial resort developments border the district and bring constant crowds.
Dirham banknoteThe mosque featured on the national paper currency before Burj Khalifa replaced it.

Facts

Architects Abd al-Muʿizz Husayn and Muhammad al-Mahdi Hegazy designed the complex for Hegazy Engineering Consultancy.
Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum commissioned the structure as a gift for Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
The building combines historical Fatimid and Mamluk Islamic architectural traditions.
The mosque formerly housed the headquarters of the SMCCU cultural organization before operations shifted to Bur Dubai.
The mosque previously appeared on the national dirham currency until replaced by Burj Khalifa.

Updated September 9, 2026Source: Wikipedia

Jumeirah Mosque: what's nearby, how to get there and when to go · 2026

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