South East Asian Trips

The Omar Ali Saiffudien Mosque is easily the most magnificent symbol of Brunei's Islam. The mosque rises to an impressive height, its golden dome (52 m) can be seen from all parts of Bandar Seri Begawan. The mosque was constructed in 1958 within an artificial lagoon on the bank of the Brunei River. Its interiors are the epitome of luxury, beautiful carpets, Italian marble and an elevator that goes up to the top of the 54m high minaret,

Dominating the city of Bandar Seri Begawan, this is one of the most magnificent mosques in South East Asia and symbol of the strong Islamic faith of the inhabitants of Brunei Darussalam,

Completed in 1958, it was named after the 28th Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien who was well-known as "The Architect of Modern Brunei."