Affiliation Shia Islam Phone +971 52 483 0388 | Architectural type Mosque Architectural style Iranian architecture | |
Location Bur Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Address Ali Bin Abi Taleb Street - Dubai - United Arab Emirates Similar Masjid Al Rahim, Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khatta, Grand Mosque, Jumeirah Mosque, Hindu Temple - Dubai | ||
The Iranian Mosque (also known as the Ali ibn Abi Talib Iranian Mosque) is a Shia mosque located near the old Textile Souk in the Bur Dubai district of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Architecture
The mosque is inspired by Persian architecture and is notable for its colourful exterior and interior. It features a facade and onion dome marked with extensive Persian faience tilework, and an azure blue background featured in floral patterns. Islamic calligraphy from the Quran is inscribed in rosettes, amidst swirls in colours of green, yellow, red and white. The mosque has its origins among the city's Iranian community.
There is another Iranian Mosque in Satwa inspired by similar elements.
References
Iranian Mosque, Bur Dubai Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA