What is this weblog about?
This blog has been created to fill the void of information about Gurudwara and Kirtan Programs in Dubai, Sharjah(UAE)
Who is managing this blog?
This is being managed by some members of Dubai Sangat.
What are Sikhs doing in Dubai?
Sikh community has a sizeable presence especially in Dubai and UAE as a whole. Mostly, they are employed in almost all types of occupations ranging from Doctors, Engineers, Accountants, Administrators, Salesmen, Drivers etc……But there is a significant presence of Sikh entrepreneurs as well mostly involved in trading, transport and construction, craftsmen related businesses.
Safety concerns?
Dubai/UAE is one of the safest, stable and moderate country in the world.
Are there any Gurudwara’s in UAE?
Yes, there are.
VahaGuroo Jee Kaa Khalsaa VahaGuroo Jee Kee Fateh
This is a dodra site or AKJ ? Dodra is non – Panthic so please if adding anything towards the Jatha – AKJ if tells Sangat – People that they are the same. Ive seen the picture on top of this site. Its from a AKJ Toronto Samagam. Dodra in US/Canada is not Panthic.
No rehit , Pyaar nothing. So daas dee Bentee do not promote anything with Dodra.
You should have done your research first.
VahaGuroo Jee Kaa Khalsaa VahaGuroo Jee Kee Fateh
Wahe Guru ji ka Khalsa, Wahe Guru ji ki Fateh!!
I came to dubai in Aug’08 and i want to be the memeber of site. Kindly help in this concern. My mobile no: 050-1152414.
With regards,
Manmeet kaur
Hi,
I will be visiting Dubia for 1 night only on my way to India. I would like to visit a Gurdwara in Dubai, could you please send me the address of any gurdwara’s. in the area. Also is there are particular time when the Gurdwara will be open?
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!
Dear Freedom Fighter Ji,
Firstly, I would like to clarify this site is neither Pro-AKJ or Pro-Dodra. This is a Pro-Sikh site. Unfortunately, there are few Singhs like you who are pro-something and try to see things in your own Pro-way.
I am not sure what makes you think about Dodra sangat as anti-panthic. I have been myself to Dodra Sangat programs in India but have not felt anything but Kirtan, Simran, Sewa and Pyaar.
And, Please my intention over here is not to start debate as this is a non-partisan Sikh site. Please correspond to me at my personal ID.
Dear Freedom Fighter Ji,
Dhan Guru Nanak
How can you say that about Dodra sahib?For your infoormation that asthan and the sewadars are filled with pyaar,sewa and othe amrit varsda hai!!!
Please please i don’t know why ,and i don’t want to know why ,you are saying this so i request you to take your words back!!! You don’t know what you are saying. stop doing nindya!!!!
Dhan Gurur Nanak !
wahe guru ji ka khalsa wahe guru ji ki fateh
plz inform about every functioin that is to be held in dubai
Wahe guruji ka khalsa waheguruji ki fateh
Could you please send me the address of GURUDWARAs in dubai or sharjah? Any particular timings?
Thanks
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!
Dear Harbir Ji,
Please call at 0508793601 for complete information on Gurudwaras.
Dubai Sikhs
Waheguruji Ka Khalsa, Waheguruji Ki Fateh!
Please do inform about the functions being held to celebrate the birthday of Sri guru Nanak Devji on the 13th of Nov 2008.
Your response is appreciated.
Gurfateh!
Sat Sri Akal …
I just want to know .. is there a gurdwara sahib in abu Dhabi … I am here for the last one month and I dont see that there is a gurdwara …
Waheguru Ji ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji ki Fateh
Singh, Harpreet Jagdev
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh
With Guru’s blessing I hope to be visiting Dubai with my family next week. We will be staying at a hotel on Jumeriah beach for 10 nights and would like to visit the Gurdwara Sahib during our stay. Could someone most kindly forward the days and times of the Deevan at the Gurdwara along with the address?
Thanking you in advance.
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh
Inderjit Singh Ji,
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!
Please call at following nos. once you are in Dubai to have full information on Sangat programs-
0503506977
0508793601
Warm regards
Hi
Does anyone know when the Gurdwara in Jebel Ali will be opening? I remember reading that it should be ready this month.
thanks
Gurjeet
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!
Gurjeet Ji,
It is still at least a year away from opening. Still construction is on at Gurudwara site.
Sat Sri Akal
I am from germany and I want to learn punjabi language.
Is there any person or institute in Dubai who can teach punjabi?
I am very interested in sikh religion and would like to get in touch with people who can explain me more about the religion and can guide me.
Dear Anya,
Sat Sri Akal!
We will be glad to help you learn Punjabi as well as providing any info you need related to Sikhism. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 0508793601 to discuss further.
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh,
I am a UK born Gursikh and wishing to visit Dubia. I am very concerned about the food availble, the fact is that I do not eat the so called Halal meat that is prepared in the Islamic way.
I am a however a meat eater and consumer all other meats except beef for some reason. Being british I can’t go without a traditional British breakfast. Can anyone advise me of whether I will be able to eat meat or will I have to turn to a vegiterian – which I find hard to convert to.
Look forward to hear from anyone that can help me. Please reply on rajsingh@japekuk.com
Sat Sri Akal. – Raj Karega Khalsa!!!!!
I heard a lot about Dodra sangat,so i went to attend the samgam and was amazed to see such a sangat in Kalyug.Fully devoted , true sikhs.I was overwhelmed to see that the samagm was full of laha and there is no natak baji and politics. Just Namm simram kirtan and lots of Pyaar.
I will try take leaves to attend the full annual samgam from 20th to 30Dec’09.
I recommend all the gursikhs to attend the samgams of Dodra sangat and stop taiking all the nonsense about this truely great Sangat.
I true apoligise fotr having inferior thoughts about this great sangat after hearing from others.
request all the nindaks to just once attend 1 samgam and i bet you will regret saying anything wrong about this sangat and you will to satgur ji to bless you to be part of this sangat
Dodra is the greatest Sangat i have ever witnessed
I agree with surinder Singh Dodra sangat is a amazing sangat full of Guru sahibs Kirpa and the Dodra samagams organised at Gurudwara Brahm Bunga Dodra are full of Laha, i have never being to such samagams in my entire life, AKj samagams are also good but these samagams are Top of the world.
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh,
Its good to see that there is website which gives updates on wts happening in dubai among the sikhs… i give the credit to the owner of this website who came up with this idea…
i am born and brought up here in dubai… and as i am growing, i can see there is hardly any youngsters who are well aware of what is sikhi (including me)!! we all instead just believe and talk what others know about sikhi is all about… but sometimes this information is not full or it is not properly explained as it is just hear say…
And sometimes there are things in sikhism, in our gurbani which we might be knowing by reading books and extra research etc, but our elders are not ready to listen.. y bcoz we r kids..instead i feel atleast we have done the effort of reading books on sikhism and done research and not like we r saying for the fact of saying after listening to others who also have heard from somewhere else!!
i personally feel that there should be group meetings for kids and for the elders to talk on wt sikhism is all about… every each topic is to be discussed in it… and not only this there should be teachings for kids to learn gurbani, and etc.. i did come across one of the events for kids in dubai on your website, i felt good… was a gr8 effort and would personally want to grow it and not leave it there only!!
and last i apologies if i have by mistake hurt anybodies feeling…but wtever i said is wt i felt!
please let me know if i can help in any task… and do let me know if there is anyone here, can teach gurbani (with translation)!
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh,
We welcome your views and would like to discuss and take your opinion and feedback on how to do. Please do not hesitate to contact numbers provided on this website to share your views.
Waheguruji ka Khalsa Waheguruji ki Fateh
I relate with your feelings. I remember when I started in 1983, though there were Sikhs, the community was barely established here. English resources were scant in our small Gurdwara library and in those days there was no such thing as the internet and pcs’ of any kind were barely available. Everyone was busy trying to get established and many Sikhs in our community were not so well educated. Somehow Guruji connected us with what was needed to learn. It takes preseverance, trust and patience when resources are less abundant.
You can easily start a Sikhi educational web board initially started by a few of you and assisted by moderation of an adult or 2 who wish this seva. It would need to be a group effort though requiring research into Gurbani text and other credible resources. Make sure you establish ground rules that allow for open discussion but does not degenerate into something else.
My husband loves to teach about Gursikhi but is a better verbal then written communicator. There are so many ways to connect such as SKYPE if someone is not able to be there in person. Use technology to your advantage. I just finished an online degree using all kinds of technology.
Do you yet have a projector screen, computer and projector so that sangat can at least read and sing Gurbani as it is being sung. That may be something to think about at you set up your new Gurdwara.
Tell us what you would like us to do to help.
I live in California. I am sure that Mehtab Singh remembers me from years past when he first came into Sikhi as ‘Rochak’.
Dass
Jagjeet Kaur Khalsa
Sat sri akaal,
i studied in punjabi school i was very religious. during my teen age somehow i feel i became Irreligion. now i am 37 yrs. Now a days i have some feeling to back to my roots. i started enjoying shabad, gurbani, feel like going back to gurudwara. but i became very reserved. please help me to comeout from this dillema.
Neeraj Ji,
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh
Please do not hesitate to contact us in any way. We would love to welcome you with open arms so that we can help you out of this dilemma.
Please do not let this guilt feeling to prosper in your heart. Guru Ji says- “Bhulan Andar Sab Ko, Abhul Guru Kartar”
Please contact us in person, if you are in Dubai/UAE
Waheguruji ka Khalsa Waheguruji ki Fateh
Sometimes that happens that one gets side tracked. It is good that you feel drawn to Sikhi now. I do not know your circumstances but you are at an age that others look up to you especially the young ones. Learn and then teach what you learn. We learn by sharing the Guru’s lessons. The Guru always welcomes whosoever steps across his threshold. Just come in, sit down and listen, get your spiritual fill and see what happens. Talk to Gurusahib privately and ask him for His blessing. You will hear one day an anwer that will surprise you. Do not be hard on yourself. You do not have to compare to anyone. You just need to open your heart to the love of GuruShabad. Take care.
Re: Gurdwara in Jebel Ali
I read that the gurdwara is expected to open by April 2010 in anticipation of Baisakhi. Are you aware whether this deadline will be met? I would like to schedule my next trip to coincide with when this Gurdwara has opened. I’m not certain how up to date the website concerning its construction is.
I love reading these articles because they’re short but ifnromavtie.
As per my above comment on your website, i have created a group named “An effort to bring sikhism in UAE!!” on Facebook. its a social networking site and i have created it to get more and more suggestion/ ideas from people leaving in dubai.. have got few suggestions already and would like to invite you and sikhsindubai members to also join this group if they are on facebook and help in growing sikhism in dubai!
i believe this will also help the creator of this website to get more ideas from sikh people leaving in dubai.
please click here to join this group
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=profile&id=516490834#/group.php?gid=217843574470&ref=mf
thank you
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!
Dear Bhen Ji,
Thank you for providing us with this info. We have updated site with this information.
Please do not hesitate to contact us in person. I would like to invite you for this Friday Samagam where we can meet and discuss more on this.
Dubai Sikhs
WJKK WJKF,
Its great work tht u’r doing by this site of uniting Sikhs in UAE. I’ve given my details to be put in the Sikh Directory. However, I feel that it will be more beneficial if u cud also include the area of residence & not just emirate, as this will help the Sangat of tht particular area to come together.
Thnx
Komal
Thank you for providing us with this info….
like this your blog..
Hey! looking for a punjabi teacher who can come thrice a week and teach at home..
urgent!!
Hi there,
I’m planning a short visit to Dubai with family. We’d like to find out if there is a gurdwara in Dubai? We always enjoy checking out gurdwaras in different parts of the world.
Much appreciated
Hi! Sharon,
As of now there is one Gurudwara in Bur Dubai, opposite Dubai Museum (backside of Mosque). The Gurudwara and Hindu Temple are in same premises.
Other than this there is one make shift Gurudwara in Jebel Ali. It is at the construction site of where new Gururdwara is being built. You can search for Jebel Ali Gurudwara on this website, you will find map and video related to that.
Hope you enjoy your visit to Dubai.
UAE Sikhs
My self Sandeep Singh….I am working in Jebel Ali Free Zone…..as a IT Coordinator….Right now i am looking for one Bed Accomdation for me in Bar Dubai….I am looking only for sikh bachlors….If u have some option then please help me out…..
U can please catch me on the following details..
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Hey,
I am a Sikh from the UK living and working in the Abu Dhabi. Would like to meet fellow sikhs especially those from the UK. Please e-mail me on ds.81@live.co.uk
Also looking forward to visiting the gurudwara in Dubai!
thanks
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Sat sri akaal
Waheguru Jji ka khalsa waheguru ji ki fateh
I was informed that there is a gurudwara in Al Aweer, if so would someone be so kind as to give me directions on how to get there or proximity.
Thank you kindly.
Sat Sri Akal ji,
There are 2 Gurudwara Sahib in Al Aweer.
For both reach Old Rugby club on Dubai Hatta / Ras Al Khor Road
Second– Inside Automach Workshop.
First–Turn right next to Old rugby club, 1st round about and then second left –2nd factory on left(glass manufacturing)
Respected jathedaran nu mera Satsriyakal
I stay in Sharjah I frequently visit jebel Ali Gurudwara every first Sunday of the month .. my request is this can u please give information of programes and kirtan samagam which regularly helds. And if any kind of work can I do for Gurudwara can contact me Parmpreet – 0556087509
Hi. Has the Gurudwara in Jebel Ali opened? If so, what are the opening timings and days?
Guru Fateh ji
@Parmpreet
Kirtan Samagam information is updated every week on this website http://sikhsindubai.com. Please visit here or subscribe to the website to receive notifications in your e-mail inbox.
@Dee
Jebel Ali Gurudwara is not yet opened. I’ve heard it to be ready before April 2011.
Regards,
Gagandeep Singh
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WKWF,
Soon i would be landing in U.A.E for a job contract. My concern is about keeping Kirpan. Are Sikhs allowed to wear Kirpans in public places and in government buildings. What are the Do’s and Dont’s for a practicing Sikh in U.A.E Please let me know ASAP.
WKWF.
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!
Amarjit Singh Ji,
Please do not worry, as such there is no problem for sikhs in UAE. There are many amritdhari sikhs in UAE. If kirpan is worn under shirt, there is no problem.
UAE Sikhs
WKWF,
Thank-you Ji for answering to my query. I have read the latest world Sikh civil rights report published by “United Sikhs” group which states that Sikhism is a recognized religion in U.A.E by law. Is it correct.
Thanks once again.
WKWF.
Sat Sri Akal Ji,
I have come across the word, “Laha” in this site. What does it mean?
Regards.
Manmohan Kaur Ji,
Laha is a Gurmukhi word meaning bliss or anand.
UAE Sikhs
Hi, i am a Amrit Dhari Sikh and planning on coming to Dubai in the near future. Was wondering if there are any issues relating to me wearing my Kirpan. It will obviously be under my clothing but just wanted to check if there are any issues on wearing it in public places.
Waheguru Ji – No, there would not be any problems.
WKWF,
My question is same as asked above. Is Sikhism a recognized religion as per U.A.E laws. And how many Sikhs are the citizens of U.A.E out of the total population of 50,000 Sikhs living there, i mean how many of them are U.A.E passport holders.
WKWF.
Waheguru Ji,
Yes, Sikhism is a recognized religion in UAE. You can easily identify sikhs on the UAE street. No one is UAE passport holder as UAE does not offer citizenship to anyone born outside UAE. We all live here as expats.
Do let me know jebel Ali Gurudwara is ready
It is still few months away from completion.
IS GURDWARA JEBEL ALI OPENED?
DR. SHAHID S.
Dear Shahid Ji,
Not Yet, another 2-3 months to go.
Thanks.
Sat shri akal ji,
this is nice information website for dubai sikhs.
I want to talk about great kavishr joga singh jogi .
when the jatha was just started,someone from dubai record stage program and release first cassette of joga singh jogi. -(dubai kavishr)
i want that cassette,
if anyone have that cassete pls contact me at ,its urgent .
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Sat Sri Akal Ji,
I reside in Abu Dhabi and have 2 children (2yrs and 4 yrs old). In my efforts to bring my kids close to their “roots” and have the Punjabi Virsa I would like them to learn Gurmukhi so they can eventually be fluent in communicating in Punjabi as well as reciting paths and Gurbani. Can you please advise if there is anyone (person or institute) here who teaches Punjabi to young children. Your assistance in this matter will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks & Regards,
Harpreet.
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i wantd to know from where can i get turbans in sharjah are there any shops and which type of cloth material will be available and also the cost i am moving to sharjah nd wanted to know if i can get turbans there or should i bring from here(PUNJAB) only….
waheguru ji ka khalsa, waheguru ji ki fateh…..
sorry i forgot to ask if i cn get chola and other accessories lyk dumalla chando tora kirpan kanga kachera silaai nd all….
plz let me know….
waheguru ji ka khalsa, waheguru ji ki fateh…..
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With the blessings of babji…and the esteemed cooperation of the UAE government & the Sikh community here in the UAE- – - the Grand GURDWARA JEBEL ALI HAS OFFICIALLY OPENED w.e.f 18th Jan 2012.
The Akhand Path is going on and as of today 9:30 AM – the first Kirtan was recited…..It was an amazing feeling entering the Gurdwara yesterday and finding it was easy too…
For Dubai residents – - once you are approaching from SZR Interchange #4 – take exit 59 towards Ibn Battutah Mall – take right from first R/A (Go towards Jebel Ali Hospital)…Ibn Batutah Mall and Ibn Batutah Gate Hotel is on the left hand side of this small round about….so after you take right, the road leads to another R/A – from where you have to take left…which will lead you to Jebel Ali Hospital.
After crossing JA Hospital on your right hand side – - turn right and at the moment its a muddy road of about 500m and on your right hand side – - you will see a chuch and behind it is the Gurudwara……
On Google Earth – search for the coordinates – 25″01’38-33 N and 55 06’46-07″E
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh
Sat Shri Akal,
I am wondering if there is any Gurdwara in Dubai is open for visitors now(by 19th feb). Do they perform marriages? please, give me their contact number please..
thanks a lot,
Sat Shri Akal
Preet
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh Preet Ji.
Gurudwara Sahib Guru Nanak Darbar has recently opened up in Dubai. You can refer to the post titled: “Opening of Guru Nanak Darbar – first Gurudwara Sahib in UAE” dated 10 Jan 2012 in the website. Contact number is 055-6676085.
Waheguru Ji.
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With Guru’s blessing, I hope to be visiting Abu Dhabi this week for job opportunity and also would like to visit Gurudwara Sahib there.Can you help me to get exact Address and landmark to get there as this is my first visit to UAE.
Can I also get some information regarding job opportunities in UAE for Sikhs as I have about 8 yrs experience in sales,marketing and customer service with good designations in India and interested to relocate.
Plz kindly send me in mails regarding kirtan samagams.. So that we can attend them & feel blessed..
Waheguro Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguro Je Ke Fateh.
Please can you tell me how far the Gurdwara Sahib is from the Dubia airport?
Thanks.
30 mins drive..
Thanks Singh. We have a 8hr stop in Dubai so was considering to come out of airport and visit Gurdwara Sahib.
You’re welcome.. 8 hours is a lot of time.. Happy and safe journey.. Guru Fateh ji..
How far is the gold market from Gurdwara?
Airport , gold market and gurudwara are located in a triangle. Each approx. 30 mins drive from the other.
There is also a gold souk in Dubai mall which is on the way to gurudwara..
Ok thanks Singh. We arrive in Dubai at 7am what time do things start to open up?
By 9 and malls by max 10 am. Gurudwara is open by 5 am.
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