Dubai Reopens Shri Krishna Temple St Mary’s Church And Sikh Gurdwara With Limited Services
Key Takeaways
- Shri Krishna Temple Dubai and St Marys Church reopened with limited services in April 2026.
- Online registration required to attend major Masses at St Marys Church.
- Hindu temple and Sikh gurdwara also reopen in phased return.
Phased Reopening
Dubai began a phased reopening of major places of worship starting April 10, 2026.
“Faith centres across the city align operations with safety guidelines and regulations Dubai: Places of worship across Dubai have announced updated schedules and phased reopenings, reflecting a coordinated effort to balance community access with safety and regulatory compliance under guidelines issued by the Community Development Authority (CDA)”
The closures had been imposed on April 3 amid heightened regional tensions, coinciding with Holy Week.
The Shri Krishna Temple resumed regular darshan sessions.
St Mary’s Church reopened with restricted attendance and a mandatory online registration system.
The Gurudwara announced updated visiting hours from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Fr Leny Supe Escalada emphasized that no other activities will be permitted within the church compound.
Safety Measures and Restrictions
St Mary’s Church will operate with limited in-person services.
Only adults aged 18 and above will be allowed to attend weekend Masses.
Attendance will be controlled through a mandatory online registration system.
Outdoor gatherings and activities remain suspended.
A comprehensive contingency plan has been put in place.
The Gurudwara management urged visitors to strictly follow CDA guidelines.
Community Impact
The phased reopening marks a gradual return to normal religious activity in Dubai.
“After days of precautionary closures across Dubai, two major places of worship, the Shri Krishna Temple Dubai and St Mary’s Catholic Church Dubai, have officially reopened to the public on April 11, 2026, marking a gradual return to normal religious activity in the emirate”
The Shri Krishna Temple has long served as a spiritual hub for the Indian expatriate community.
St Mary’s is one of the region's largest Catholic parishes.
The reopening restores access to spiritual spaces that play a central role in community life.
Christians in the UAE have been urged to join a prayer for peace following a call from Pope Leo XIV.
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