Al Noor Mosque, Sharjah: Route, Cost & Booking

DurationHalf day

Starts fromSharjah

Cost from₹1,655 each

Stops3

Best timeOctober to April, when the Buhaira Corniche walk after the tour is pleasant

Good forSolo, Couples, Families, Groups

A working mosque on the Buhaira Corniche by Khalid Lagoon, with Turkish-style domes and minarets that light up at night. It is the Sharjah mosque best known for welcoming non-Muslims: the Sharjah Centre for Cultural Communication, a non-profit backed by the Awqaf General Trust, runs free guided visits where volunteer guides explain the building, the basics of Islam and Emirati customs, and answer questions over Arabic coffee (gahwa).

Step 2 of 8Next: Visiting rules

Visiting rules

Opening hoursVisitor sessions start 10:00; days unconfirmed (Monday in all sources; Monday-Thursday per propertyfinder.ae, Jan 2026). Not on public holidays. Sharjah Centre for Cultural Communication office Sunday-Thursday 08:00-14:00 per a hotel guide. Official site shjculture.com was unreachable on 18 Oct 2026.

Entry feeFree

What to wearModest and conservative clothing; women cover their hair (scarves provided at the entrance; one guide says women wear a provided abaya); shoes off inside.

PhotographyNo official rule found. Guides say time for photos is built into the end of the tour; ask your guide before photographing inside and do not photograph worshippers.

Visiting with respect

Enter only with the guide during the visitor session; outside it the mosque is for salah.
Take off your shoes and, for women, cover your hair before going into the prayer hall.
Ask before photographing anyone; the UK FCDO warns that photographing people without permission can lead to arrest.

Official website ↗

Travel advice: The UK FCDO (page updated 24 Jul 2026, still current 18 Oct 2026) does not advise against travel to the UAE, but warns of Iranian strikes across the region since 8 July and flight disruption at short notice. The visitor programme's days and registration rule differ between sources and the organiser's site was down; call +971 6 505 5888 before you go. Sharjah expects modest dress in public too; the FCDO advises shoulders and knees covered in public places.

Hours and rules can change for festivals and services. Check the official site on the day.

Step 3 of 8Next: Getting there

The route, stop by stop

The whole route first. Tap any stop and the map zooms to just that place.

Route

Stops

Dubai to Sharjah Al Jubail bus station → Al Noor Mosque, Buhaira Corniche → Buhaira Corniche · Directions in Google Maps ↗

1
RTA bus E303 from Union bus station, AED 12 one way (fare as of Oct 2024); nol card. Other routes run from Deira City Centre (E307) and Abu Hail (E307A). Map ↗
2
Short taxi or Careem ride from Al Jubail, roughly AED 20 (Sharjah taxis start around AED 13.50 plus about AED 2 a km). Local buses also run along the Buhaira Corniche. Map ↗
3
Walk the lagoon-side promenade straight from the mosque. Map ↗

Travel legs add up to about ₹827 per person.

Step 4 of 8Next: Cost

What it costs

Ballpark ranges, not live quotes. Page updated 18 October 2026. Prices move with season and demand, so check live fares before you book.

Who's going

Your group₹3,310

Couple · from Sharjah

Per person₹1,655

A do-it-yourself budget for the visit: local transport and any entry fee. Donations and guided tours are extra.

Step 5 of 8Next: What to book

What to book ahead

Visitor session at 10:00 Required
Public visits start at 10:00. Sources disagree on days: Monday only (Lonely Planet), Monday and Thursday (Bayut), Monday to Thursday (Property Finder, Jan 2026). Not on public holidays. Call +971 6 505 5888 to confirm.
Registration Book ahead
Property Finder (Jan 2026) says registration before the tour is mandatory and entry is only with a guide; older guides say just turn up five minutes early. Private group visits Sunday to Thursday are booked through the Sharjah Centre for Cultural Communication (info.shjculture@awqaf.shj.ae).
Dress Required
Modest, conservative clothing. Women cover their hair; scarves (and, per one guide, an abaya) are provided at the entrance. Shoes off inside.

Step 6 of 8Next: Stay & food

Where to stay and eat

Stay

Easy as a half day from Dubai. In Sharjah, budget hotels around Al Majaz and the Buhaira Corniche run about USD 45–80 (₹4,275–7,600) a night per hotel aggregators, with the cheapest listings elsewhere in the city from about USD 24 (₹2,280).

Food

No food in the mosque. Sharjah is cheaper than Dubai: an inexpensive restaurant meal is about AED 22 (₹569) and a mid-range dinner for two about AED 120 (₹3,103), per Numbeo (October 2026). Indian and Pakistani cafeterias around Rolla and Al Jubail are the budget choice.

Local tip: Bring your questions: the guided visit is built around them, and the guides are used to first-time visitors asking about prayer, fasting and dress.

Step 7 of 8Next: FAQ

Questions people ask

How many days do you need for Al Noor Mosque, Sharjah?

Half day, starting from Sharjah (SHJ) or Dubai (DXB).

What is the best time for Al Noor Mosque, Sharjah?

October to April, when the Buhaira Corniche walk after the tour is pleasant. Plan around the 10:00 visitor sessions (Monday is the day every source agrees on). Fridays are for Jumu'ah, not visitor tours. Ramadan changes the schedule.

How much does Al Noor Mosque, Sharjah cost?

From about ₹1,655 per person doing it yourself, with the travel legs adding up to roughly ₹827.

What needs to be booked in advance?

Visitor session at 10:00 (must book): Public visits start at 10:00. Sources disagree on days: Monday only (Lonely Planet), Monday and Thursday (Bayut), Monday to Thursday (Property Finder, Jan 2026). Not on public holidays. Call +971 6 505 5888 to confirm. Registration (must book): Property Finder (Jan 2026) says registration before the tour is mandatory and entry is only with a guide; older guides say just turn up five minutes early. Private group visits Sunday to Thursday are booked through the Sharjah Centre for Cultural Communication (info.shjculture@awqaf.shj.ae). Dress (must book): Modest, conservative clothing. Women cover their hair; scarves (and, per one guide, an abaya) are provided at the entrance. Shoes off inside.

Where do pilgrims stay?

What about food?

Step 8 of 8Next: Sources

Guides for Al Noor Mosque, Sharjah

Longer reads from our blog that cover this trip.

Places to Visit in the UAE Other Than Dubai: 9 Underrated Picks, PricedPlaces to visit in the UAE other than Dubai: nine underrated picks across six emirates, a 7-day road trip and seven…Read the guide →

Sources and last check

Checked 18 October 2026. Fees, hours and rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.

gov.uk OfficialDress in public (shoulders and knees), photographing people without permission
gov.uk OfficialFCDO updated 24 Jul 2026; no advise-against areas; Iranian strikes since 8 July
propertyfinder.aeGuide dated 25 Jan 2026: visiting from 10:00 Mon-Thu; registration mandatory, entry only with guide; free; modest dress, women's scarves provided, no shoes; phone +971 6 505 5888; transport and parking
lonelyplanet.comSearch summary only (page did not render): only Sharjah mosque open to non-Muslims; free weekly ~45-min guided tour by Sharjah Centre for Cultural Communication, Monday 10am, no registration; abaya provided; gahwa
bayut.comSearch summary only (404 on fetch): public visits Monday and Thursday from 10:00; private visits Sunday-Thursday by booking; email info.shjculture@awqaf.shj.ae
thenationalnews.com2011: Sharjah Centre for Cultural Communication, non-profit backed by Awqaf General Trust, volunteer guides; Turkish-inspired minarets and domes; on Khalid Lagoon
ghmhotels.comSearch summary: cultural centre open Sun-Thu 08:00-14:00; public visits Monday and Thursday 10:00
gulfnews.comE303 Union-Sharjah Al Jubail AED 12; E307, E307A (Oct 2024)
numbeo.comSharjah (15 Oct 2026): inexpensive meal AED 22, mid-range for two AED 120, taxi start AED 13.50, AED 2/km
travelocity.comAl Majaz hotel prices roughly USD 45-80; Citymax from USD 24 (search summary of aggregator snapshots)

More sacred places and routes

Dharmasthala & Kukke Subramanya2 days · 1 night · from BengaluruFrom ₹1,800

Arupadai Veedu — six abodes of Murugan5–6 days · from Chennai or MaduraiFrom ₹6,500

Tirupati — Tirumala2 days · 1 night · from Bengaluru or ChennaiFrom ₹2,500

Costs are indicative ballparks for doing it yourself and change with season and demand. Always check live fares, rates and opening rules before you book. Trip Under is not a travel agency: we sell nothing, take no commission, and every booking link goes straight to the provider. Photographs come from Wikimedia Commons under free licences; see credits.

By Gokul · Updated 18 October 2026 · Photo: Mohcinali · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

Al Noor Mosque, Sharjah visiting guide, cost & rules

Visiting rules

Visiting with respect

The route, stop by stop

What it costs

What to book ahead

Where to stay and eat

Stay

Food

Questions people ask

Guides for Al Noor Mosque, Sharjah

Sources and last check

More sacred places and routes