Women: loose, ankle-length clothes with sleeves to the wrist and hair covered. Men: long trousers and sleeved shirts. Abayas are no longer lent; one costs AED 45 at Souq Al Jami next door.
Friday
The prayer hall is closed to tourists from midday to 3pm on Fridays.
Ramadan hours
In the first 20 days: 9am–6pm and 9.30pm–1am (Friday from 2.30pm). In the last ten days: 9am–6pm. Check szgmc.gov.ae before you go.
Iftar for everyone
The “Our Fasting Guests” programme serves daily iftar at the mosque in Ramadan. Arrive well before sunset.
Good to know
Halal by default
Meat in restaurants and shops is halal. Supermarkets sell pork in a separate, clearly labelled section.
Alcohol
Served only in licensed venues, mostly hotels. The independent restaurants in this guide serve none.
Friday prayer
Since January 2026, Friday prayer across UAE mosques starts at 12:45; mosques fill early.
Ramadan this month
Ramadan 1448 is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to moon sighting. Many restaurants stay open by day for non-fasting guests; eat and drink out of sight of people who are fasting.