[2] At the turn of the 20th century, the region that now comprises the UAE experienced an economic boom as a result of the pearling industry; the few Indian traders who immigrated to the emirates settled in coastal towns and remained on the fringes of Emirati society.

[6] Most of the Hindu diaspora in UAE are Indian, especially from Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Punjab.

[7][8][9] According to the 2007 International Religious Freedom Report, unofficial figures estimate that at least 15 percent of the UAE population is Hindu.

[citation needed] In August 2015, the UAE government allocated land for the construction of a Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi.

[14] In addition to temples, there are community centers where Hindus can gather for prayer, religious ceremonies, and cultural activities.