A Symbol of Peace, Harmony and Unity

Temple, also known as 'Mandir' holds great spiritual, historical and cultural significance for Hindus all over the world.

The first Hindu temple in UAE was established in 1958 by early Sindhi settlers from Sindh. The humble foundation of this temple was with the blessings of the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum.

I feel proud to state that my father and his elder brother were part of this early settlers who initiated the idea of having a place of worship, which later came to be known as “Sindhi Gurudarbar Temple”. Thus, I was indirectly connected to the temple from my childhood days.

The Sindhi Gurudarbar Temple located in Souq Al Kabeer has been an iconic landmark for residents of Bur Dubai Hindu community for the past 65 years. Over the years, the said temple’s importance and visitors grew along with the growing economy and population of Dubai.

The phenomenal growth of devotees visiting the temple in recent past paved the way for the necessity of a larger space with better facilities. Hence, we approached the authorities for allocation of a plot of land.

We take this opportunity to express our gratitude to the Rulers and the Government of Dubai, especially the Community Development Authority, for allocating a larger piece of land in 2019 at Jebel Ali.

The trustees were entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing the construction of the first Hindu Temple in UAE. Finally, the grand opening ceremony of the temple was done in October 2022 by Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence.

Opening of Abu Dhabi Temple

The inauguration of the BAPS Hindu Mandir, on February 14, 2024, is a momentous occasion for the entire UAE fraternity, millions in India and across the world. This will be the eternal bridge of friendship between our nations, our cultures and civilizations.

— Raju Shroff is Chief Executive Officer of the Regal Group.