Different sites of worship in Dubai have announced updated schedules and partial reopenings, ensuring an effort to provide community access while complying with safety guidelines amidst times of uncertainty. by the Community Development Authority (CDA).
The Community Development Authority’s (CDA) announcement includes updated visiting hours at Dubai’s Gurudwara Guru Nanak Darbar, Shri Krishna Temple Dubai, and St Mary’s Catholic Church Dubai.
Dubai’s Gurudwara Guru Nanak Darbar
With Baisakhi 2026 (a harvest festival and Sikh New Year) coming up on 14th April, the Gurudwara Guru Nanak Darbar, located in Jebel Ali, has announced that it will be open from 6 am to 6 pm, with last entry at 5.30 pm.
Shri Krishna Temple Dubai
Dubai’s famous Krishna temple, a popular site of worship for the large Hindu Indian expatriate community in Bur Dubai, has also announced revised operations. Regular darshan resumed from Saturday, 11th April.
St Mary’s Catholic Church Dubai
After multiple churches in Dubai announced closures on 3rd April on Good friday, St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Umm Hurair Second announced a reopening for main liturgical services.
However, visitors have been requested to adhere to certain safety guidelines. All outdoor areas within the church premises will be restricted for public safety.
For all masses, only indoor facilities, including the main church, the Bishop Bernard Gregory Hall, the Bishop Paul Hinder Hall, and the rooms above the Bishop Paul Hinder Hall, will be used. Apart from mass celebrations, no other activities are allowed in the church compound.
To avoid overcrowding, prior online registrations are required for each mass in advance. Mass schedules are available on the church website. Only adults (age 18 and above) can register, for safety purposes; children and unregistered visitors cannot enter. If you cannot register in time, online streaming of masses will be accessible.
These reopenings have come after temporary suspensions, which were introduced earlier in April as per safety instructions from government authorities.
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