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Hindu Temple Dubai

Hindu Temple Jebel Ali · Jebel Ali Hindu Temple

Jebel Ali Village, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

A major multi-deity Hindu temple in Jebel Ali, inaugurated in October 2022 with a blend of Indian and Arabic design.

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About Hindu Temple Dubai

Identity, documented context and sacred significance.

Hindu Temple Dubai is a major multi-deity Hindu place of worship in Jebel Ali Village, within Dubai’s established cluster of churches and the Guru Nanak Darbar gurdwara. The temple was officially inaugurated on 4 October 2022 and opened to the wider public the following day. Contemporary UAE reporting states that the Dubai government provided land for the project and that a ground-breaking ceremony took place in February 2020.

The two-storey building deliberately blends Indian and Arabic design. Its exterior uses metal screens combining the logic of Arabic mashrabiya with Hindu geometric patterns, while the interior includes carved marble, brass details, a large lotus feature and shrines containing deities worshipped in different regions of India.

The principal prayer hall can accommodate about 1,500 people. The temple was created for regular worship, aarti, festival observances and community ceremonies, while also welcoming visitors interested in Hindu faith and Indian cultural traditions. The official domain used during the opening period remains identifiable, but when checked in September 2026 it displayed only a “Coming Soon” page.

For that reason, this record does not repeat 2022 opening hours or booking instructions as if they were current; visitors should verify present access through the temple administration before travel.

Sacred Place at a Glance

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Place TypeHindu Temple
Religious TraditionHinduism
LocationJebel Ali Village, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
CountryUnited Arab Emirates
Established / Period2022
ArchitectureContemporary Indian-Arabic
HeritageMajor purpose-built Hindu temple in Dubai’s Jebel Ali multi-faith worship district

Faith, Tradition & Sacred Association

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Religious TraditionHinduism

History & Sacred Tradition

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Historical Record

A ground-breaking ceremony took place in February 2020. The temple was formally inaugurated on 4 October 2022 and opened to the public on 5 October 2022.

Editorial Context

The official domain associated with the temple’s opening was still identifiable when checked on 2026-09-27 but displayed only a “Coming Soon” page. Historical facts are therefore sourced to contemporaneous UAE reporting rather than treating 2022 visitor details as current.

Architecture & Sacred Complex

Contemporary Indian-Arabic · Major purpose-built Hindu temple in Dubai’s Jebel Ali multi-faith worship district

Two-storey temple combining Arabic mashrabiya-inspired metal screens with Hindu geometric motifs, carved marble, brass details, multiple shrines and a large lotus feature.

Rituals & Pujas

Documented worship, observances and practices where available.

Hindu worship
aarti
festival and community ceremonies

How to Reach

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Access overview

Located in Jebel Ali Village beside Guru Nanak Darbar and near several churches. Current transport and booking arrangements should be verified before travel.

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Information Status & Sources

Information Status

Status
Unverified
Last checked
September 27, 2026
Primary source
The National