Grand Mosque, Nad Al Hamar

Located at Naad Al Hamar, off 47th street, this is probably one of the most majestic of mosques in Dubai. The beauty and magnificence of the mosque is accentuated by the space around the structure and the lack of any buildings around.

As I watched the mosque in awe, there was nobody around except a lone traveler who was resting in the compound. He explained to me that he was from Abu dhabi and had stopped by only to rest for a while before heading off. I learnt from the caretaker the mosque is also referred to as the Rashid Lootah Mosque

Grand Mosque

The Grand Mosque is located in the busy Bur Dubai area close to the textile souq off Ali Bin Abi Taleb street. The mosque was originally built in 1900 and was a school where children learnt to recite the holy Quran. The original school was replaced by a mosque at same location in 1960 and later reconstructed to its current form in 1998.

A unique feature in the design is the 45 small domes and 9 large domes on the roof of the mosque. The Grand Mosque of Dubai is done up in Persian style wíth blue mosaic work and sand colored facades. The mosque contains beautiful handmade stained glass work. 

Heritage Village

Its like time stood still. An old world charm right in the middle of a bustling city. Heritage Village recreates the Dubai of yore, a testimony to the Govt's efforts to show case history. Located near the Shindhaga end of Dubai creek on Bur Dubai side, the village provides views of Dubai's traditional lifestyle and culture.