Guru Nanak Darbar Temple Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Gurunanak Darbar Sikh Temple. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Dubai's Favourite Food & Historic Walking Tour

• Dubai Historic Old Town Private Walking Tour

• Dubai Self-Guided Audio Tour

It’s free to visit the Gurunanak Darbar Sikh Temple, though visitors are encouraged to make a voluntary donation. Self-guided Dubai audio tours that pass the temple start from US$9, while excursions that combine historical highlights with local cuisine start from US$350 per group.

Yes, visiting the Gurunanak Darbar Sikh Temple is worth it; for one, its architecture differs from the Islamic mosques most common in the United Arab Emirates. Plus, it serves free food from its langar (communal kitchen) every day. Meals are served to visitors regardless of religion, so you can learn more about Sikhism from local worshippers as you eat.

Yes, you can attend a religious service at the Gurumnnak Darbar Sikh Temple. The temple opens early at 4am, and runs services right through to when it closes at 9pm. Morning prayers take place at 5:30am and 7am, while evening prayer is at 6:15pm.

Yes, as it's an active place of Sikh worship, there is a dress code for the Gurunanak Darbar Sikh Temple. Men and women need to cover their heads with a piece of cloth—the temple provides these if you don’t have your own. You also need to remove your shoes and leave them outside. Avoid short clothing, such as shorts or dresses and skirts above the knee.

Yes, the Gurunanak Darbar Sikh Temple is near several other attractions. The nearest place worth visiting is the Deira City Centre, one of the largest and most famous malls in Dubai. It’s home to more than 370 stores, plus international dining options and bars overlooking Dubai Creek.