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Religion and Spirituality in Abu Dhabi

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From Christianity to Islam to Buddhism to Judaism to Sikhism and more, what religious communities exist in Abu Dhabi? Here's what 11 local experts had to say about religion and spirituality in Abu Dhabi.

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One of the safest cities in the world. Shopping malls are fabulous. Lots of hotels and resorts with perks for families. Brunches are aplenty. Very multicultural. One negative is if you’re Asian, you are often stereotyped as a nanny or housemaid. Another issue is that the salary of nannies and maids is very low compared to the job they are doing in the house. International schools are very expensive, but some companies offer educational allowances as part of the package.

Anyway, Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. Its population consists mostly of expats who work in healthcare, gas and oil, construction, hospitality, tourism, etc. Out of the 10.17 million people who live here, almost 69% are male. Out of the total population, 1.5 million live in Abu Dhabi, while the rest are scattered amongst the other six emirates. Only around 12% of the UAE’s total population are Emiratis, and the rest are expats, with 27% of them coming from India. Most people settle here for longer periods due to better job opportunities and the benefits companies offer. Islam is the main religion, but other religions are thriving here.

Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the largest of the seven emirates federation. Year-round sunshine, pristine beaches, spectacular sand dunes and pulsating cosmopolitan lifestyle await every guest in Abu Dhabi. This emirate known around the world for its massive oil reserves and majestic mosques with towering minarets. These, combined with the distinct Arabic hospitality and mystique – and world-class infrastructure – make Abu Dhabi an excellent destination both for the experienced and novice traveller.

Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates, and it has a hot and humid climate. People who visit should know Abu Dhabi is home to the world’s largest mosque, the Sheikh Zayed Mosque. It encompasses a large industry of oil and gas, which is the main industry of the Gulf region. Abu Dhabi is a peninsula, including almost 200 islands.

Leveriza, says: 2020

Abu Dhabi is an amazing place. There are amazing malls to visit such as Yas mall. The parks that we have are one of the best in the world which has the fastest rollercoaster in the world and one of the most beautiful, largest mosques too. And there is a recreation of the Louvre that has a good amount of art that should be valued.

Abu Dhabi is a compact city and all residential areas are connected. We have small grocery shops in every community while malls have large hypermarkets. For tourism purposes this city is not highly rated but does have a few hidden gems like the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Yas island is 20 minutes of commute from the main city where main amusements parks are located.

Daffnie, says: 2020

Abu Dhabi is one of the safest cities in the world. It is the capital of a developed country, which is the United Arab Emirates. The people/locals have a deep respect for their religion and culture herein. Abu Dhabi is a great place to visit or to reside for employment purposes.

Juwairiah, says: 2020

Abu Dhabi City is one of the safest place, peaceful where you can stroll along corniche, relax on some beaches. People here are religious and well mannered. Offered a lot of work in regards to Health care and Engineering and Informatics Technology. The most convenient means of transportation in the city center is the taxi or public bus. Adjustments in living and working here is very easy.

Abu Dhabi is known for its rich culture, vast golden deserts, flavorful food and beautiful cities, but one thing that stands out is the hospitality of the locals. You feel at home everywhere you go and welcomed regardless of your race or social status. We are all equals in front of God, so we are equals among one another too is their principle saying.

Abu Dhabi comprises around 90% of expats. But despite outnumbering the locals, residents have always adhered to the strict laws of the country. Moving to Abu Dhabi, one has to consider that the country is Muslim, and although it is an open city, the utmost respect for their religion is expected from all citizens and residents.

Abu Dhabi is where 2nd largest mosque is. Everyone is allowed to explore this wonderful mosque which is embezzled by gold but should be appropriately dressed by Abaya. It is also where the famous Ferrari World is where you will find the fastest roller coaster in the planet and the Formula 1 track, the Yas Marina Circuit.

Najdah, says: 2020

Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates. It has several points of interest such as the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Ferrari World, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Corniche, Saadiyat Island, among many others. It is about an hour and a half away from Dubai, which is famous for having the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa.

Jhasper, says: 2020
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