Islamic Centre in Ras Al Kaimah, Dubai, RAK Architecture, Images, UAE Design Competition

Ras Al Kaimah Islamic Centre

Religious Building in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) design by UPA Urbanism Planning Architecture

27 Oct 2014

Islamic Centre in Ras Al Kaimah

Location: Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) , United Arab Emirates

Design: UPA Urbanism Planning Architecture

Islamic Centre in Ras Al Kaimah

The Ministry of Public Works of UAE has invited selected consultants for Ras Al Khaimah Islamic Center Architectural competition. Ras Al Khaimah is considered the state Mosque of the Emirates.

The project brief is based on main Mosque for 28,000 prayers in addition to many functions to compliment and support the center, which comprise Islamic Cultural Center with library and galleries, outdoor areas for prayers, in addition to Commercial Center and other facilities. This is supported by underground parking, Administration areas and service blocks.

The concept is based on the main message of Islam for the journey and knowledge, to be conveyed for the future generations. This was the inspiration for design into a very modern shape showing the journey in the dynamic movement between all components of the project leading to the focus element of the project: the Mosque.

This utilizing the traditional features Islamic architecture within the modern forms, allow to explain in the best possible way the direction for conveying Islam to the future.

UPA Urbanism Planning Architecture

Islamic Centre in Ras Al Kaimah images / information from UPA Urbanism Planning Architecture

Location: Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), United Arab Emirates – the Middle East, western Asia

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