Sikhism in the United Arab Emirates has a following of over 50,000;[1] the majority of Sikhs in the UAE can be found in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah.

Many Sikhs have chosen to relocate to the UAE, establishing business or finding employment in various sectors such as construction, hospitality, and finance, which has played a role in the country's economy.

[3][4] An area of 25,400 sq ft (2,360 m2) of land was given by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for the construction of the building.

A community member and local businessman who proposed the gurdwara remarked "My dream is to make Guru Nanak Durbar the best, second only to the Golden Temple in Amritsar.

[6] To develop religious values among the next generation of NRIs, special three-hour sessions are held for children on Saturdays at the temple where they are taught Punjabi, 'Kirtans' and how to behave in places of worship.