The main prayer hall is on the first floor with a massive skylight from which a large, pink lotus sculpture is suspended, signifying peace. Deities worshipped by Hindus across India have been installed in this section. The prayer hall is bordered by an open terrace. The ground floor hosts a banquet hall, with its capacity to host up to 250 people; it is supported by a bespoke modern kitchen.

• Project Timeline – 17 Months
• Purpose – Religious place of worship
• Area - 7000 sqm
• Location - Jebel Ali, Dubai

The facade is partially shaded with screens that are a mixture of Arabic mashrabiya architecture and infused with traditional Hindu designs. The white and black marble statues of deities were carved in Jaipur, Kanyakumari and Madhurai in India.

Pillars and archways are filled with marble engravings of trees, plants, elephants and bells carved by craftsmen from northern India’s Rajasthan state. The lotus motif can be glimpsed across the temple in the saffron and emerald marble inlay on the floor and in stainless steel fittings on the staircase.

The new Hindu temple in Jebel Ali Dubai is the perfect amalgamation of traditional and contemporary architecture. The central dome has a stunning interior. A large yet gorgeous 3D printed pink lotus dominates the main prayer hall with intricate marble pillars decorated with hand-carved elephants adorned by bells and flowers.

The temple features walnut doors with delicate craft work. Here are some of the other features:

• LCD screens in the community and knowledge area.
• Lord Shiva being the main deity along with the other 15 deities which include Ayyapan, Mahalakshmi, Krishna and Ganesha.
• A dedicated section for Sri Guru Granth Sahib with a Sikh Holy Book inside the temple.

• A special black stone is used to create the deities’ sculptures.
• A Tulsi plant will have its own designated section for mundan and other ceremonies. Eight full-time priests are
• Eight full-time priests are set to work in Dubai’s new Hindu temple in Jebel Ali.