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13 countries in this datasetUnited Arab Emirates temple timings
Home to the BAPS Hindu Mandir, the first traditional stone Hindu temple in the Middle East, alongside a historic Bur Dubai shrine that has served the Gulf's Hindu trading community since 1958.
This directory currently lists 3 temples across 3 cities in United Arab Emirates. Every listing below carries its own darshan hours, aarti schedule, festival calendar and sourcing notes; open a temple to see the full page.
Abu Dhabi
The UAE capital, home to the first traditional stone Hindu temple in the Middle East, built on a 27-acre site gifted by the UAE government and inaugurated in 2024.
Dubai
A major Gulf trading hub whose historic Bur Dubai souk has hosted a Hindu temple since 1958, making it the site of the UAE's oldest Hindu place of worship.
Jebel Ali, Dubai
New Hindu temple and adjoining Sikh Gurudwara complex in Jebel Ali's Worship Village, where the historic Bur Dubai Shiva Mandir and Gurudwara relocated; the Bur Dubai facility fully closed by 3 January 2024.
Frequently asked questions about United Arab Emirates's temples
How many temples does this dataset cover in United Arab Emirates?
This directory currently lists 3 temples across 3 cities or towns in United Arab Emirates. It is not an exhaustive list of every temple in the state, just the ones documented here so far.
Which cities or towns are covered for United Arab Emirates?
Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Jebel Ali, Dubai.
What is United Arab Emirates known for in terms of temples?
Home to the BAPS Hindu Mandir, the first traditional stone Hindu temple in the Middle East, alongside a historic Bur Dubai shrine that has served the Gulf's Hindu trading community since 1958.
Which deities are most represented among United Arab Emirates's temples in this dataset?
Shiva, Devi, Krishna, Hanuman, Ganesha, Ayyappa, based on the temples currently listed.
Is entry free at temples in United Arab Emirates?
Of the 3 temples listed, 1 explicitly document free general entry; most others still offer free darshan alongside a paid special-darshan option. Check each temple's own page for specifics.
Is this list of United Arab Emirates temples complete?
No. This is a working, growing directory built from public sources, not an official or exhaustive register. If a well-known temple in this state is missing, that reflects a gap in this dataset, not a judgement on the temple.
How do I find the opening hours for a specific temple in United Arab Emirates?
Open its listing below. Each temple page gives its own darshan hours, aarti schedule, festival calendar and a live-updating open or closed indicator based on the temple's own local time.
How was the information for United Arab Emirates's temples sourced?
Each temple lists the public sources its facts were drawn from, along with a confidence rating, on its own page. See the About page for the full methodology.
Do timings change during festivals in United Arab Emirates?
Yes, commonly. Festival-day hours are usually longer, and sometimes the temple runs on an entirely different schedule. Each temple's festival table flags the dates this applies to.
Where can I see all countries covered by Temple Timings?
The homepage lists every country currently in the directory, with a temple count for each.