The project is set to open next year
Offer your prayers while floating? Only in Dubai!
Come 2024, a floating mosque is set to open at the Dubai Water Canal.
#Dubai to open a floating mosque next year at Dubai Water Canal as part of a religious tourism drive revealed today by the emirate's Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department. pic.twitter.com/lOoLCHIcH6
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) September 21, 2023
The entire project is worth AED 55 million, and will have three floors including a prayer hall set underwater that can accommodate about 50-75 worshippers at one time.
The mosque is being constructed as part of a religious tourism drive revealed by the emirate’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD).
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On the other floors, one can find a multi-purpose hall and an Islamic exhibition.
While Dubai has always been the hottest tourist attraction in the country thanks to its many record-breaking buildings and activities, this initiative comes as part of efforts to strengthen Dubai’s position as an attractive destination for religious tourism, catering to both Muslims and non-Muslims.
As part of its religious tourism drive, the IACAD also plans to launch Ramadan and Eid markets near mosques, in addition to a Quranic exhibition.
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