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<\/p>\nGuru Nanak Darbar Dubai is often understated in Dubai which is a bank of famous destinations to visit. Guru Nanak Darbar Dubai is a promising place for more than 50000 Sikh residents in the UAE. Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara in Dubai is the most prominent gurudwara in the UAE. Visitors interested in knowing about different cultures come to visit this destination regardless of their cultural background. Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara welcomes about 800000 visitors for having a community kitchen or Langar.<\/p>\n
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The Gurudwara is inspired by the Golden Temple of Amritsar. It is located in Jebel Ali village in Dubai and was founded in 2012. Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara is the first official Gurudwara to be built in a GCC country. Prior to this, the Sikh community had no common place to worship or gather with family.<\/p>\n
Surender Singh Kandhari, a resident of Dubai, was an established businessman who came up with the idea of a gurudwara. He approached Dubai authorities about building one and convinced them that it was not an anti-Islamic activity. He was able to persuade Sheikh Mohammed bin Al Maktoum to construct a gurudwara and convince him to donate free land for the same.<\/p>\n
The gurudwara is spread over a land of 120000 square feet. Holford Associates, in association with UK-based firm Richard Adams, designed the venue. Construction of the Gurudwara started in 2008. However, the foundation stone was laid two years later, in 2010. The construction of the gurudwara was completed by the end of 2011. The Sikh community in UAE demanded the construction company guarantee 100 years for building the main structure.<\/p>\n
About 20 million dollars were spent on the construction of the Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara of Dubai, as 2008 was the year of economic crisis worldwide. People of all religions contributed to the construction of the Gurudwara in Dubai, which perfectly blends modern art and traditional culture.<\/p>\n
There is no single country you can identify from where the visitors are coming to the destination. People worldwide, including America, Europe, Australia, Canada, etc., visit this place. The new year is the peak season for visitors planning to visit this destination. On average, 7000 visitors arrive at the destination on Fridays. However, the figure is around 16000 visitors per day during New Year.<\/p>\n
The gurudwara in Dubai is a multi storied building. Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara has a built-up area of 100000 square feet. Guru Nanak Gurudwara in Dubai has two basements and two floors. Each basement has an area of 25000 square feet. Gurudwara had a capacity of 100 car parking in the basement.<\/p>\n
The prayer hall is on the first floor of the gurudwara. The central dome of Gurudwara is 18 meters in diameter and is decorated with gold-plated and stunning chandeliers. The walls and floors of the prayer hall are made up of Italian marble. The floor is covered with purple carpet, giving the arena a royal feel. There are no pillars in the main prayer hall, so there is enough space for the Sikh community and the people who arrive for worship and visitors. Daily activities in the gurudwara include two-time Akhand Path. Other services to devotees are Sehaj Path, Sukhmani Sahib Path, Langar, child ceremony, Kirtan, etc. Apart from all these activities, Gurudwara also has a hall with a capacity of 3000 people that can hold different ceremonies like weddings.<\/p>\n
The dining hall is on the ground floor and serves Langar for visitors. It is attached to the washroom, kitchen, and pantry. The kitchen has dozens of sacks containing tomatoes, potatoes, and vegetables. The weekly consumption of rice, ghee, and wheat is 700kg, 200kg, and 1200 kg, respectively.<\/p>\n
Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara in Dubai opens early at 4.00 am and closes at 9.00 pm.
\nGuru Nanak Darbar Timings for Ardas and Kirtan:
\nMorning prayer from 5:30 am to 7:00 am and Ardas at 7:30 pm
\nDaily evening prayer is performed at 6:15 pm, Ardas at 7:00 pm Kirtan from 7.00 pm.
\nThe gurudwara organizes a full-day kirtan every Friday.
\nLadies, read Sukhmani Path from 11.30 am to 1.00 pm.
\nIf someone wants to sponsor the Gurudwara’s Kirtan, held every Saturday between 7 o’clock and 9:15 pm, they can avail themselves of this facility by contacting the Gurudwara administration.<\/p>\n
Guru Nanak Darbar in Dubai distributes Khara Prasad after morning prayer. The gurudwara administration serves Langar from 11:30 am until the last person is served. The evening langar starts at 7 pm. In the peak season of Vasant Panchami, more than 410,000 people enjoy the gurudwara langar service.<\/p>\n
Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara is in Dubai and is simple and easy to locate. The Gurudwara is 38 km away from Dubai airport. It will take around half an hour to reach Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara via road. I need to travel to Sheik Zayed Road to Jebel Ali Hospital for this. From there on, you will have to take another right, and you can locate your destination on your left.<\/p>\n
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One must remember a few things before visiting Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara in Dubai.
\n\u25cf Men and women should cover their heads with a car or a piece of cloth. If you do not have one, the Gurudwara administration will provide you with one, and you can wear it while you are there on the Gurudwara premises.
\n\u25cf You must keep your shoes in your vehicle, or you can keep them in the storage facility provided by the gurdwara.
\n\u25cf If you are going to eat Langar, you must remember that you will have to sit down in rows with everyone. This resembles equality, and while you are asking for chapati, you must join hands and say, “Prasaad Wahi Guru.”
\n\u25cf You should not make a noise in the main prayer area. The sitting places for men and women are different.<\/p>\n