The largest mosque in Fujairah stands not far from the city's historic centre. Like many mosques in the UAE, it bears the name of the country's founder, Sheikh Zayed.
It is often compared with the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi: it is also a majestic white stone building and the second-largest mosque in the country after the one in Abu Dhabi. Non-Muslims are welcome and entry is free.
What to see inside
Domes and minarets. The mosque has 65 domes and 6 minarets: four 100-metre minarets at the corners of the main prayer hall and two of about 90 metres at the corners of the courtyard.
Prayer hall. The mosque holds up to 28,000 worshippers. It was designed by Mabani Engineering Consulting in the Ottoman style with Moorish elements: the arches inside recall the Mezquita in Córdoba. Unlike the carpet in the Abu Dhabi mosque, the main hall carpet is made of several sections rather than woven as a single piece.
How to get there
The mosque is on Mohammed Bin Matar Road in Al Ittihad, close to central Fujairah; a taxi or car is the easiest way to get there.
Tips before you go
According to travel guides, the mosque is open to non-Muslims from 9 am to 12 pm every day except Friday. Tours are free; you can book online in advance or just turn up.
Modest dress is required: men should wear long trousers and a shirt that covers the shoulders; women need a headscarf and loose clothing covering the arms and legs, and should bring their own abaya.
Mohammed Bin Matar Road, Al Ittihad, Fujairah · 25.125687, 56.327314
