Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, gifted 27 acres of land for the mandir.

[3] The mandir is a symbol of interfaith harmony, representing the UAE's and India’s good relations to foster understanding, acceptance, and unity among people of different religious backgrounds.

[5][9] The marble murtis of Shiva, a principal deity in Hindu traditions, with his consort Parvati, goddess of power and energy, and two sons, Ganesha and Kartikeya, are housed in the fourth shrine.

On the evening of 5 April 1997, Pramukh Swami Maharaj visited a desert in Sharjah where he envisioned a mandir in Abu Dhabi that would bring "countries, cultures, and religions closer together.

"[16][17][18] In August 2015, the UAE government announced the decision to provide land for building a Hindu mandir in Abu Dhabi.

[19][20] Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, gifted the land for the mandir.

[21] Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the development, stating, "I am confident that it will be a symbol of peace, piety, harmony, and inclusiveness that are inherent to the faith of Islam.

[16] On 10 February 2018, BAPS representatives met Sheikh Mohammed and the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Presidential Palace.

[21] Geotechnical surveys at the precise location on the land for the mandir revealed a substantial layer of sandstone lying just a meter beneath the surface.

[16] Pink sandstone, a durable stone from the northern Indian state of Rajasthan to Abu Dhabi was selected for the mandir exterior due to its ability to withstand scorching summer temperatures of up to 50 °C (122 °F), such as those sometimes experienced in the UAE.

[29][30] Their participation extends across various domains, encompassing logistics, civil engineering work, construction, planning, and mandir maintenance, thereby playing a crucial role in shaping the project.

Individuals of diverse backgrounds, including teenagers, businesswomen, designers, and retired expatriates have contributed to the mandir's construction.

[16] The mandir design also incorporates environmental-friendly features such as wooden pallets being recycled to make benches, tables, and chairs for the food court.

The Founding Father, late Sheikh Zayed, always believed that co-existence between peoples of various religious beliefs and nationalities is the only way to establish international peace".

[33][1] Observing the carvings, Sheikh Nahayan bin Mabarak Al Nahyan, the Minister of Tolerance and Co-existence of UAE, stated, "The craftsmanship is intricate and amazing, and the place will help spread global harmony.

Deputy Ambassador of the UK Jonathan Knight stated, "It's wonderful to see a place that's been contributed to by so many different faiths coming together to build something that will last for generations.

"[45] In April 2024, an interfaith cultural gathering named 'Omsiyyat' was organized, in which over 200 leaders and community members representing various religions participated during Ramadan.

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mukbarak Al Nahayan attended the event and highlighted the importance of unity and mutual respect across different faiths.

[47][48][49] On the morning of 14 February 2024, the mandir was consecrated through a Vedic ceremony (prana pratishtha) led by BAPS spiritual leader Mahant Swami Maharaj.

[50][51][52] On the afternoon of 14 February 2024, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi joined Mahant Swami Maharaj in dedicating the mandir to the public.

"[58] Sheikh Al Nahyan said, "The UAE is a tolerant country, where people from different places, religious and ethnic backgrounds live in peace, harmony, and cooperation.

[65] On 10 April 2024, the BAPS Hindu Mandir announced a pre-registration booking system designed to accommodate the influx of visitors.