Al Fateh Grand Mosque is a large mosque in Juffair, Manama, known for its grand courtyard and fiberglass dome. Muslim and non-Muslim visitors can explore with multilingual guides, but access arrangements and hours should be confirmed before you go.
- Location: Al Fateh Highway, Juffair, Manama, Bahrain.
- Visitor hours: Open Saturday to Thursday; closed Friday
- Entry: contact the reception desk before entering; no ticket price is listed here.
Where Al Fateh Grand Mosque is in Manama
Al Fateh Grand Mosque stands on Al Fateh Highway in Juffair, a district of Manama, Bahrain. Built in 1987 under the patronage of Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, it was named after Ahmed Al Fateh.
The mosque covers 6,500 square metres and can accommodate up to 7,000 worshippers. Its walls feature Kufic calligraphy, while a fiberglass dome crowns the grand courtyard. Separate prayer halls serve men and women; the complex also includes a library, an Islamic institute and a Quran memorization school.
Visitor access and tour arrangements
Visitors can explore Al Fateh Grand Mosque with multilingual guides, but should contact the reception desk before entering. Bahrain Tourism says the mosque welcomes Muslim and non-Muslim visitors; visitor access may depend on current arrangements.
Visitor-hour listings give Saturday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with Friday closed. Another listing specifies Monday through Thursday and Saturday and Sunday, also 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Since the schedules differ, contact the mosque before planning around a particular day. No ticket price is stated in the visitor details, so ask about entry when you confirm arrangements.
The Authority for Culture and Antiquities and Bahrain Tourism list Friday as closed to visitors. Bahrain Tourism gives the mosque’s telephone number as +973 17727773.
Dress and conduct for mosque visitors
Visitor guidance encourages you to check entry arrangements with reception before entering. The available visitor details do not set out specific dress rules, so ask the mosque directly about clothing and conduct expectations when you call. Keep in mind that the site is an active place of worship, with separate prayer halls for men and women.
How do you get to Al Fateh Grand Mosque?
You can reach the mosque by car, bus or taxi from points in Manama and other cities in Bahrain. If you are travelling by bus, an official timetable includes a stop called “Al Fateh Grand Mosque-1” on route 324A40N2.
Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation says public buses operate daily from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; some routes run until midnight on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. You can check bus arrival information on display screens at vital locations or scan QR codes at bus stops. Confirm the route and service before setting out.
What to check before setting out
Confirm that visitor access is available on your chosen day, check the current visiting hours, and ask reception about entry and dress expectations. Hours and access information can change, so check the official site before you go.
Opening hours
- Monday to Thursday, Saturday and Sunday: 9:00–16:00
- Friday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Al Fateh Grand Mosque is about a 12-minute drive or a 28-minute walk from Royal Phoenicia Hotel.
FAQs
Can non-Muslims visit Al Fateh Grand Mosque?
Yes. Bahrain Tourism says the mosque welcomes Muslim and non-Muslim visitors, who can explore with multilingual guides. Contact reception before entering.
What are Al Fateh Mosque visiting hours?
Open Saturday to Thursday; closed Friday. Listings differ on which other days are open, so confirm the schedule with the mosque.
Does Al Fateh Grand Mosque require tickets?
The visitor details do not give a ticket price. Contact the mosque’s reception to ask about entry arrangements before your visit.
Where is Al Fateh Grand Mosque?
It is on Al Fateh Highway in Juffair, Manama, Bahrain.