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Description
Property Name: Jumeriah Mosque
Inventory No: 971-4-1
Date of infill of the inventory form: 2008-02-13
Country (State party): United Arab Emirates
Province: Dubai
Town:
Geographic coordinates: 25° 14′ 1.99″ N
55° 15′ 55.87″ E
Historic Period:
Year of Construction:
Style:
Original Use: Mosque
Current Use: Mosque
Architect: Unknown
Significance
The Jumeirah Mosque is a dominant landmark of Dubai city. Built-in the medieval Fatimid tradition, this stone structure is a tribute to modern Islamic architecture.
Selection Criteria
vi. to be directly or tangibly associated with events or living traditions, with ideas, or with beliefs, with artistic and literary works of outstanding universal significance
State of Preservation
Construction began in 1976; the mosque is built in the traditional Fatimid style. Opened in 1979.
References
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