Mosques and Prayer Spaces in JLT Dubai: Your Practical Guide

Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) is a vibrant community in Dubai with several prayer spaces available for residents, workers, and visitors. This guide explains where the mosques and prayer facilities are located across JLT clusters, what you need to know before you visit, and how to plan comfortably.

Primary Mosque in JLT: Sheikha Bint Saeed Al Maktoum Masjid (Al Thanyah Fifth)

Sheikha Bint Saeed Al Maktoum Masjid is one of the key mosques in JLT, located between Clusters M and N. It serves as a central place of worship for the community and is designed to be spacious and welcoming. The mosque blends traditional Islamic design with a clean, contemporary feel, making it a peaceful place for daily prayers.
This mosque can accommodate a large number of worshippers, with a main prayer hall and a dedicated upper prayer area for women. It offers ample space for daily prayers and larger gatherings. 

Key details:

• Location: Al Thanyah Fifth, Jumeirah Lakes Towers (Between Cluster M and N)
• For: Residents, visitors, and anyone looking for the main mosque in JLT
• Nearest metro station: DMCC
• Access: Easily walkable via lakeside pathways; arrive early during peak times, such as Friday prayers, to find parking and prayer space more easily. You can find our guide to parking and transportation in JLT here.
• Wash/Wudu: Facilities available

Opening Hours and Prayer Time Access

The mosque is not open all day like a public building. Instead, the prayer halls are made available around each prayer time, so worshippers can enter before and shortly after the adhan. The timings for this masjid are as follows:

• Morning: opens around 30 minutes before Fajr and closes around 30 minutes after Shurooq
• Midday: opens around 30 minutes before Dhuhr and closes around 30 minutes after Dhuhr prayer
• Afternoon to evening: opens around 30 minutes before Asr and closes around 30 minutes after Isha
• During Ramadan: closing can extend to after Taraweeh

Prayer times change slightly every day, so it’s a good idea to check the Dubai prayer times app Dulook before you go, to know the exact timings for Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha.

Other Prayer Facilities in JLT 

Tiffany Tower Mosque – Cluster W

Tiffany Mosque, inside Tiffany Tower in Cluster W, offers a convenient prayer space if you are in or near this part of JLT. It is open to both residents and visitors, and entry is generally quieter and more controlled compared with larger standalone mosques. The prayer hall includes a space for women and provides a comfortable setting for daily prayers throughout the day.

Key details:

• Location:  Tiffany Tower Masjid (Cluster W)
• For: Residents or visitors close to Cluster W
• Nearest metro station: Sobha Realty
• Access: Easily walkable via lakeside pathways; arrive early during peak times, such as Friday prayers, to find parking and prayer space more easily. 
• Wash/Wudu: Facilities available
• Hours: Monday to Sunday from 4:30 am to 9:00 pm 

Masjid, Palladium Tower (Cluster C)

The prayer space in Palladium Tower offers a simple and convenient option for anyone near Cluster C. It is open to non-tenants as well. The area is designed to be a quiet, dedicated place for daily prayers, with enough room for worshippers to pray comfortably. While there isn’t a separate women’s prayer hall, there is a small section in the prayer hall where 3-4 women can pray at a time. 

Key details:

• Location: Palladium Tower (Cluster C)
• For: Residents or visitors close to Cluster C
• Nearest metro station: DMCC
• Access: Easily walkable via lakeside pathways; arrive early during peak times, such as Friday prayers, to find parking and prayer space more easily. 
• Wash/Wudu: Facilities available
• Hours: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm

Quick Tips

• Check prayer times: They change daily, so use a Dubai prayer time app Dulook before you go.
• Parking: Arrive early, especially during Friday prayers when demand is higher.
• Women’s spaces: Available at most of the mosques in JLT, though the size and layout may vary.