Floating mosque in Dubai - in pictures

  • A rendering of the exterior of a floating mosque to be built on Dubai Water Canal. All photos: Dubai Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department
    A rendering of the exterior of a floating mosque to be built on Dubai Water Canal. All photos: Dubai Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department
  • Officials say the project is part of a new religious tourism drive aimed at boosting visitor numbers in the emirate
    Officials say the project is part of a new religious tourism drive aimed at boosting visitor numbers in the emirate
  • The mosque will be on three floors, with the prayer hall underwater
    The mosque will be on three floors, with the prayer hall underwater
  • A coffee shop. The mosque will have capacity for up to 75 worshippers
    A coffee shop. The mosque will have capacity for up to 75 worshippers
  • The two floors set above water will include a hall for Islamic lectures and workshops
    The two floors set above water will include a hall for Islamic lectures and workshops
  • People of all faiths will be welcome to visit
    People of all faiths will be welcome to visit
  • All visitors will be asked to dress modestly and in accordance with Islamic customs
    All visitors will be asked to dress modestly and in accordance with Islamic customs
  • Ahmed Al Mansouri, of Dubai’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department, said the floating mosque would be 'an important attraction'
    Ahmed Al Mansouri, of Dubai’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department, said the floating mosque would be 'an important attraction'