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Two years of Majid Al Futtaim Mosque
10th November
2026
Two years since the Majid Al Futtaim Mosque opened at Tilal Al Ghaf, the project continues to demonstrate how architecture, faith and environmental responsibility can come together within a contemporary place of worship.
Opened in November 2024 and named in honour of the late Mr. Majid Al Futtaim, the mosque was designed by Kettle Collective as a contemporary place of worship and an architectural focal point within the Tilal Al Ghaf community.
Its design brings together contemporary architecture with elements of traditional Islamic design, while environmental performance formed an integral part of the brief from the outset.
A net-positive place of worship
At its opening, Majid Al Futtaim Mosque was identified as the region’s first net-positive mosque. Its 203 photovoltaic panels generate more than 204,000 kWh of renewable energy annually, providing over 115% of the building’s energy demand. Surplus renewable energy is returned to the wider community.
The project has also achieved a BREEAM Excellent rating of 73.9%, marking an important milestone in the environmental ambitions established during its design and delivery.
Reflecting on the project, Khairul Khalifah, Technical Director at Kettle Collective, told Building Design:
“As the region’s first net positive religious building, it shows how places of worship can lead the response to the climate emergency.”
Designed for worship and community
The 13,000 sq ft mosque accommodates up to 500 worshippers, with separate prayer areas and self-contained accommodation for the imam and muezzin.
The architectural experience unfolds through a shaded colonnade, layered façade, mashrabiya detailing and filtered natural light through the dome, creating a sequence of spaces rooted in Islamic architectural principles while responding to Dubai’s climate and contemporary context.
In 2025, Majid Al Futtaim Mosque was named Cultural Project of the Year at the Architecture Leaders Awards. Two years on, it continues to show how sustainability can be embedded within the architectural and cultural identity of a place of worship, supporting both its worshippers and the wider community it forms part of.
