Practical Info
• Best time to visit is from September to May, the summer months June to August are very hot.
• Dress modestly when traveling in the UAE. That is, loose long trousers or long skirts and long sleeves to ankle and wrist. No shorts for men, no tight and transparent clothing. When visiting a mosque women must cover their head with a scarf.
• Please pack a jacket or sweater as the air-conditioning is often a difference to the actual temperatures. Slightly warmer closes are recommended for the winter months.
• Opening Hours Jumeirah Mosque: 10:00-20:00, Fri closed.
• Opening Hours Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: Sat to Thu, 9:00-22:00 and Fri, 16:30-22:00. During Ramadan Sat to Thu, 9:00-14:00, Fri closed.
• Photography: Ask permission before taking photos of people, particularly women. It is not allowed to take photos of government buildings, military installations, airports, and ports.