Dubai allocates 40 plots for new mosques, opens 19 in first half of 2025

Dh150 million invested in mosque development across 19 areas in Dubai

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Balaram Menon, Senior Web Editor
A new mosque in the Al Jaddaf area of Dubai.
A new mosque in the Al Jaddaf area of Dubai.
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Dubai: The Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities in Dubai has allocated 40 plots of land across 22 areas for the construction of new mosques during the first half of 2025.

The plan includes 22 large mosques and 18 smaller ones for regular prayer times, reflecting the emirate’s continued urban and population growth.

In parallel, the department has opened 19 new mosques in 19 different locations, with a total construction cost exceeding Dh150 million.

These new facilities collectively accommodate 15,850 worshippers, supporting the city’s growing demand for accessible religious spaces and enhancing community well-being through expanded worship infrastructure.

Balaram Menon
Balaram MenonSenior Web Editor
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