Today, once-the-unimaginable has happened, Guru Nanak Darbar is fast rising from the sands of Dubai, making it the first 'official' Sikh temple in the whole of Gulf.
Brainchild of NRI businessman, Rs. 100-crore place of worship has 24-carat gold canopies, Italian marble Ornate 24-carat gold canopies for the Guru Granth Sahib, Italian marble on the walls and floor, stunning chandeliers and a five-star kitchen.
On entering the building, one is in awe of its sheer grandeur and the attention to detail. A sense of calm descends as the strains of "Tu prabh daata", a popular 'kirtan' fill the air.