Friday Khutbahs in English in Dubai, UAE & online

If you live in Dubai, finding a Friday Khutbah in English can be challenging. Even when I asked long-time residents, many didn’t know where to go!

As a Muslim convert in Dubai with only a little Arabic, I made it my mission to find these.

It took a lot of legwork! I questioned everyone I knew in the Islamic community and drove all around Dubai. After weeks of work, I finally put together this list of Juma Khutabas in English so you don’t need to do what I did!

I also attended to make sure the khutbas were in English.

Plus I’ve included insider tips and what to know before you visit.

Mosque in Dubai with Juma Khutbas in English

Here’s a helpful map:

Aisha Mosque / Masjid Aisha Umm Al Mu’ameneen

Jumeirah 3

The whole Friday sermon is delivered in English and is very popular. The ladies’ prayer hall was so busy that some had to stand in the hallway. So, definitely get there early since the parking is very limited.

The ladies’ room isn’t that large so that is another reason why it gets full quickly.

This mosque is also not far from some of my favourite places for Emirati food in Dubai, so make sure to enjoy your Friday and grab some lunch on the way back from the masjid.

Saeed Majid Bil Yoha Mosque / Masjid Belyouha

Jumeirah 3

This small mosque is easy to miss on Jumeirah Beach Road, and all the signs are in Arabic, so you may think you’re in the wrong mosque for an English Friday sermon. However, despite being smaller, it isn’t as busy as the Aisha mosque, and the entire sermon is in English, not just a summary.

The ladies section isn’t that large, but fewer people seem to attend. It is also easier to park since you can park on the street, making it one of my favourites to attend. The Imam’s English is good.

You will have to pay for parking as parking is now free on Sundays rather than Fridays in Dubai.

Palm Jumeirah Mosque / Masjid Abdulrahman Al Siddiq

Palm Jumeirah

Sadly this one is no longer doing a khutbah in English, only Arabic.

Commonly referred to as the Palm Jumeirah mosque due to its location and is well known for its iconic modern architecture. This lovely mosque offers its Friday sermon in English and has a whole mix of nationalities in attendance. The ladies’ section is quite large also, so it’s a shame they aren’t doing the khutbah in English anymore.

For the parking, I’ve found it’s best to Park at The Pointe as their multi-storey car park is right next to the mosque. So you can easily park there where there is much more parking available and walk down to the mosque.

If you’re staying in a hotel on Palm Jumeirah, then I highly recommend visiting this mosque since it’s one of the most unique mosques in Dubai. There aren’t any official tours but you can have a look around, just be careful of going in the male or female area if you’re the opposite sex.

I’m not sure since The Pointe was announced to be closed down if the parking is still available.

The Marina Mosque / Masjid Mohammed Bin Ahmed Almulla

Dubai Marina

It’s hard to miss this mosque at night with its shiny gold domes and blue uplights at night. It’s an iconic part of Dubai Marina. This pretty mosque delivers a sermon in Arabic and then does a five-minute summary in English at the end (not a full sermon).

Be warned though, that this mosque is very popular and all the surrounding roads will be covered in parked cars. So get there early or park nearby and walk. The ladies’ section is a really good size but a little bit of a maze when you go there for the first time.

It’s very close to a bakery and restaurant I love that is perfect for families too. So make sure to head to Baker’s Kitchen for a tasty post sermon breakfast or lunch.

In addition, this mosque is also open to the public and allows tours for those who are curious.

This mosque you can also do a tour of if you’re not yet Muslim or have non-Muslim guests who are visiting and are curious what a mosque is like inside. Visit Dubai’s Islamic Information Centre’s website for more details.

Al Samad Mosque / Masjid Al Samad (Close to Meadows Souk)

Meadows / Springs

This mosque first completes the sermon in Arabic, including finishing the prayer and then a separate khutbah in English after. The Imam is fluent in English and they deliver a full in-depth sermon.

The women’s section is large so you’ll easily find space to sit.

Like many of the others, the parking gets very busy so you definitely need to get there early to find parking.

Also while the English sermon is done brilliantly, sadly due to it being after the Arabic sermon, it can be pretty noisy while everyone leaves and I’ve found it hard to hear the beginning of the sermon due to the noise.

Al Manar Centre / Al Manar Quran Study Centre

Al Quoz

I haven’t yet had a chance to go personally but Sheikh Ayaz who regularly teaches at my Islamic centre is very knowledgeable with amazing English often does the Friday Khutba here. You can watch one of his sermons above.

Al Manar has also had famous Islamic scholars such as Mufti Menk deliver the khutbah in the past.

The centre is very actively involved in the community delivering lessons and lectures in English. You’ll find many famous names in the Muslim community coming here to speak from time to time, so it’s definitely worth a visit.

When I briefly caught the end of a sermon, I could see a lot of families sitting at the back. So I’d highly recommend this one if you have children.

You can keep up to date with Al Manar’s events and find out more information on Al Manar’s website

Tamim Al Dari Mosque

Muhaisnah 4

This is an Arabic sermon but in the ladies’ section, a kind lady from Pakistan is summarising it after the khutbah in English to help other attendees of the mosque; however, if she isn’t there, then there’ll be no English summary.

In the past, there was an English sermon afterwards but this isn’t the case anymore and hasn’t been for a little while.

Sadly on this side of Dubai, there isn’t any other English sermon that I’m aware of even though there’s quite a lot of people who don’t speak Arabic.

Tiffany Mosque

JLT

This is a small mosque with no ladies’ area, so you will need to go there early if you are a man to get parking and space inside to pray.

The reviews state there is a sermon in English but I haven’t been able to verify this or if it is still in English.

Nakheel Mosque

Discovery Gardens

Another one where they do a separate English Khutbah after the Friday prayer.

The mosque is large with a decent amount of parking. There is also an outside covered area if the main prayer hall is full.

Sadly I can’t find anything recent to confirm there is still a Friday prayer in English after and will try my best to go there and see in person.

Mirdif Grand Mosque

Mirdif

A unique mosque with underground parking and beautifully different compared to other mosques in Dubai.

I have been informed the khutbah is only in Arabic but there an Islamic lecture in English by Tim Humble after Maghrib at the Masjid every Friday. The masjid also offers a large women’s area with a dedicated children’s area so that you can hear things better if you don’t have kids and are able to sit in the section without children.

The women’s section is accessible by going down the steps to the underground car park.

UAE Mosques doing English Juma Khutbahs

Sheikha Maryam Bint Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque

Al Bateen – Abu Dhabi

The mosque previously was doing an English Khutbah but sadly this is no longer the case. As of the current situation, there is no mosque in Abu Dhabi doing any English sermons as far as we could find.

I have spoken to another revert who is married to an Imam in Abu Dhabi and she confirms there are none. I will update if any start doing an English sermon again.

Al Qasba Mosque

Al Qasba – Sharjah

We’ve managed to confirm this one is still doing English sermons every Friday.

It’s a good size mosque and as usual with the UAE, very well looked after. The Imam is nice and clear.

The area is also very nice, close to the water. So is a lovely area to enjoy the rest of your Friday if you don’t have to get back to work.

Read or listen to today’s Juma Khutba UAE in English Online

Friday Sermons or Juma Khutbas are standardised across the UAE, so you can listen to or read the latest Juma Khutbahs online in English, Urdu or Arabic along with past khubas. They upload the khutba a few days before Friday.

I’ve found sometimes the website isn’t working, in this case you can also download the AWQAF UAE app from either the Apple Store or Android Store.

Friday Khutba Commonly Asked Questions

How long is Jummah Khutbah?

The length of the Jummah Khutbah service varies slighty from mosque to mosque however in Dubai they are generally more uniform than in other countries. The Friday Khutbah itself is typically between 10 to 20 minutes plus the prayer time. So it will usually take around 30 minutes in total. You’ll need to allow extra time to find parking and do wudhu if needed.

What time is Jummah in Dubai?

After the changes of the UAE weekend from Friday to Saturday to Saturday and Sunday, all Jummah prayers have been set to 1:15pm on a Friday.

Can I visit a mosque or attend the Juma khutbah if I’m not Muslim?

You are able to visit a mosque/masjid even if you’re not a Muslim. You can simply take a seat at the back and listen to the sermon and watch the prayers. If you’re curious and would like a formal tour; the mosque in Dubai Marina, as mentioned above, offers regular tours for those who are curious to learn.

However be aware if you are female, it’s best not to sit in the mosque during your period as women do not pray during this time and it’s advised by the majority of scholars to not attend during this time.

For more information about visiting a mosque for the first time and etiquette you should know.

What is the Friday sermon translation initiative?

Since 2018 The General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments (GAIAE) began a mobile application initiative to provide translations of Friday sermons in UAE mosques into multiple languages; primarily English and Urdu. This ambitious project is aimed at making the content of Juma Khutba services more accessible to non-Arabic speakers and creating a better understanding of the teachings of Islam in UAE.

If none of the mosques above are close to you; You can also listen to Juma Khutbahs online in English or Urdu along with Arabic of course. They also provide a helpful PDF so you can read the English translation while you listen in Arabic. Sermons are standardised across the UAE and it might even help with your Arabic too!

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Before you go, here are some other articles that may be useful if you’re Muslim or curious about Islam in Dubai:

Tips for praying at work and how to fit in your salah
Why do women wear hijab? 10 reasons from Muslim women themselves
How to convert to Islam in Dubai; the process and paperwork
Spending Ramadan in Dubai and what it’s like

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Final Thoughts on Juma Khutahs in English in UAE

I’ve asked if any more services are being done in English however I’ve been unable to find any other mosques to add to the list that are doing English sermons.

If you do find any more or happen to come across one, please do let me know! Especially in the Mudon, Damac Hills or more East part of Dubai as there seems to be a lack there.

Those are all the mosques/masjids I’ve found that do a sermon in English or have an explanation in English afterwards.

If you know of any more then please let me know in the comments below.

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