Persian design
Blue Kashani tiles, intricate patterns, soaring minarets and an elegant dome give the mosque a distinctive Iranian character.
Imam Hussein shia Mosque (Iranian Mosque)
Jumeirah
Imam Hussein Shia Mosque, also known as the Iranian Mosque, is a peaceful place of worship in Jumeirah known for Persian-inspired architecture, blue mosaic details and a welcoming atmosphere. Visitors come to pray, admire the interior and exterior, join religious gatherings, or receive food during Ramadan.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
175 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Peaceful setting
Reviews describe a calm, spiritual atmosphere suited to prayer, including Maghrib, Isha and Juma prayers.
Welcoming staff
A mosque worker gave one visitor a tour and encouraged photography, while other reviews mention friendly, helpful caretakers.
Ladies section
A review specifically notes separate female prayer and non-prayer sections.
Community meals
Visitors report that food is given to people, with daily iftar mentioned during Ramadan.
Easy location
It is easy to spot on the main road and is opposite the Iranian Hospital, making it useful for nearby residents and travellers.
Tips for a Better Visit
Use back entrance. If the front parking is full or easy to miss, try the back entrance, which one visitor found had slightly more parking.
Visit evenings. Plan an evening visit if you want to appreciate the architecture when the mosque is illuminated.
Dress appropriately. Wear suitable clothing when visiting; one review specifically reminds visitors to dress appropriately.
Ask for tour. Ask the mosque team whether a tour is available and whether photography is allowed, as one visitor received both.
Check occasions. For community programming, check around Ramadan and Muharram, when reviews mention iftar and azadari.
Plan the visit
Practical details
63 30C St
Jumeirah - Jumeirah 1, Dubai
Common Concerns
Limited parking
Front and back parking areas have limited spaces, so you may need to park slightly away and walk.
Unorganized
One reviewer found the mosque beautiful but unfortunately unorganized.
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The Bottom Line
Imam Hussein Shia Mosque, also called the Iranian Mosque, is a Jumeirah place of worship that also attracts visitors interested in Iranian architecture. You can pray here, including Juma, Maghrib and Isha prayers, admire the blue Kashani mosaic work, and ask whether a tour or photography is possible. One visitor was shown around and told they could take photos.
The atmosphere is the main draw: reviews describe the mosque as peaceful, spiritual, calm and welcoming. A female visitor specifically noted separate prayer and non-prayer sections. During Ramadan, one review mentions daily iftar, while daily azadari is mentioned for Muharram, so those periods may offer a stronger community focus.
Parking needs a little planning. Although one review found parking easy, another says spaces at both the front and back are limited and recommends trying the back entrance, then walking if necessary. The mosque is on the main road opposite the Iranian Hospital, which makes it straightforward to find, but drivers may overshoot the front parking if they are moving quickly.
Dress appropriately, and consider visiting in the evening if you want to see the architecture illuminated. Entry was described as free in one review, though no current fee schedule is provided.