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Hindu Temple Dubai
The temple, which is said to be UAE’s first community-driven temple, is located in Jebel Ali's 'Worship Village' in Dubai.
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The Dubai Hindu Temple is a place of worship for Hindus in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The small temple caters to the large Hindu community in the United Arab Emirates.

The Jebel Ali Temple is a magnificent Hindu place of worship located in Dubai’s Jebel Ali Village. The temple is set within a compound that also houses numerous churches, highlighting Dubai’s commitment to religious tolerance and freedom.

 

Jebel Ali Hindu Temple Dubai

Jebel Ali Hindu Temple Dubai

 

The Hindu Temple in Jebel Ali houses 16 deities, with Lord Shiva as a primary deity, along with Lord Ayyappan and Lord Guruvayoorappan. Guru Grant Sahib is also present in the temple. The temple has a main prayer hall, a banquet hall, and a multipurpose hall that can accommodate 1500, 750, and 200 people, respectively.The temple was inaugurated on Dusshera last year (2022), a significant Hindu occasion

 
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 Businessman Vasu Shroff, aged 82 now, had landed in Dubai when he was 20. He established one of the oldest textile industries in the UAE. Amidst his ambitions, it was his dream to build a temple in the UAE

 

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    People stand outside the newly inaugurated temple in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The temple blends Indian and Arabic architecture designs and is placed in Jebel Ali Village, in a neighbourhood referred to as the emirate's 'worship village'

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    A powerful message of tolerance, peace and harmony, bringing together people from various faiths, marked the official opening ceremony, the Khaleej Times newspaper reported. In the picture, a woman greats while blessing an Emirati guest during the opening ceremony of the new Hindu temple, in Dubai. (AP Photo)

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    Priests chanted “Om shanti shanti Om” in a peace salutation and musicians playing the tabla and dhol — Indian drums — greeted people as they entered. (AP Photo)

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    A ribbon-cutting ceremony was organised in the main prayer hall. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of State for Tolerance was joined by Ambassador Sudhir, CEO of the social regulatory and licensing agency for the Community Development Authority (CDA), Dr Omar Al Muthanna and trustee of the Hindu Temple Dubai, Raju Shroff. Ahmed Abdul Karim Julfar, director-general of the Community Development Authority, was also present at the event.(AP Photo)

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    Plans to construct the 70,000-square-foot house of worship were announced in 2020, shortly after the Covid-19 pandemic struck the city. Idols of Radha-Krishna, Rama-Sita can be seen in the photo. (Reuters)

  6. The 'worship village' in Jebel Ali now houses nine religious shrines, including seven churches, the Guru Nanak Darbar Sikh Gurudwara, and the new Hindu house of worship. (AP Photo)

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    The Hindu Temple Dubai is truly a remarkable icon of the receptive and compassionate nature of Dubai and the Government of the UAE. Launching the first temple in 1958 in Dubai, the Emirati generosity remains," said Raju Shroff, trustee of Hindu temple in Dubai. 
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Jebel Ali Hindu Temple Dubai

Jebel Ali Hindu Temple Dubai
Highlights

 

The Jebel Ali Hindu Temple has 16 deities, with Lord Shiva as the primary deity.

Dubai’s Jebel Ali Hindu temple is truly an architectural and cultural marvel and a testament to Dubai’s secular beliefs.

According to a news report, 900 tonnes of steel, 6000 cubic meters of steel, and 1500 square meters of marble have been used to make this marvel that features intricate marble carvings, tall brass spires, ornate pillars, and impressive lattice screens.
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Jebel Ali Temple is located in the heart of the vibrant city of Dubai. The majestic structure is easily recognizable and can be seen from miles away. The official website of the Jebel Ali Hindu Temple advises visitors to take public transport or carpool to avoid problems with parking.

Therefore, the best way to reach the temple is to use public transport. You can take the M1 metro and get down at Ibn Battuta or the Energy Metro Station. Alternatively, you can take buses: 96, F44, or X92 to reach the temple.

 

 

Jebel Ali Hindu Temple Dubai

 

The official website for the Hindu Temple in Dubai is hindutempledubai.com, and you can find all the crucial information there regarding the temple’s timing, location, booking, etc. The website has a detailed location map embedded, which visitors can use to reach the temple.

The website also includes all the information about the temple’s upcoming events and festivals, ensuring that visitors do not miss out on any important celebrations.
Address

 

24G7+Q78 - Jebel Ali Village - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Timings

 

06: 00 am to 08:30 pm
Contact

 

Contact Number +971 56 501 8951

 
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