Fujairah, Fujairah, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
Mosque · Unknown · 15th Century
Al Badiyah Mosque is the oldest extant mosque in the United Arab Emirates, located in a small village in Fujairah. Radiocarbon dating estimates its construction to 1446 AD. It is a small, simple structure built of stone and mud brick, featuring four domes and a central pillar. It is still an active place of worship.
Construction: 1446 (Approx) – 1446 (Approx)
Founder: Unknown
Significance: The oldest extant mosque in the United Arab Emirates.
- 1446: Estimated construction
Architectural styles: Vernacular, Mud-Brick
Materials: Stone, Mud Brick
- Four Domes: Small domes supported by a central pillar.
- No Minaret: Lacks a traditional minaret.
- Watchtowers: Two Portuguese watchtowers located nearby.
Opening hours: 08:00 - 18:00 (summer) · 08:00 - 18:00 (winter) – Modest dress required.
- General: €0.00
Accessibility: Partial.
Official site: http://fujairahtourism.ae
Address: Al Badiyah, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
Coordinates: 25.4392, 56.3544