A new mosque that can accommodate more than 400 worshippers is now open at Jumeirah Park, master developer Nakheel has announced.

Located at Jumeirah Park District 9 (Al Thanyah Fifth), the mosque has a dedicated area is the first of six planned for the community, the developer added. Located on the southern side of Jumeirah Park, the mosque is easily accessible for residents of neighbouring communities including Jumeirah Islands, which has two mosques of its own, and Jumeirah Village Triangle where three are planned. It will have a dedicated area for ladies, Nakheel said.

The opening of Jumeirah Park 9 mosque comes less than a week after the developer opened a third mosque at Jumeirah Village Circle.

Currently home to 17,000 residents, Jumeirah Park has its own retail Pavilion and an upcoming sports and retail centre, including an Olympic-size pool, fitness centre, restaurant, and supermarket.