Gurudwara In Abu Dhabi -

For decades, the skyline of Abu Dhabi was defined by minarets and glass skyscrapers. But in 2012, a new, distinct silhouette appeared on the city’s map: a golden dome and a towering flagpole bearing the Khanda (the Sikh symbol). This is the Guru Nanak Darbar , the first formal Gurudwara in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and a powerful testament to the nation’s commitment to interfaith harmony. A Long Wait for a Sacred Space Before 2012, the 50,000+ Sikhs living in the UAE had no official place of worship. They would gather in converted villas or community halls, storing the Guru Granth Sahib (the Sikh holy scripture) in temporary, often inadequate, spaces.