Religion

It is not surprising that Islam is the most practiced religion in an Arab nation. In reality, the UAE's official religion is this one. But this does not imply that other faiths, including Christianity, are prohibited. According to data from the Pew Research Center, 76% of the population is Muslim, with 12.6% of people identifying as Christians.

The majority of non-Muslims in the UAE are immigrants from other nations who came to the country for employment and business. About 97 percent of Muslims are Sunnis, while the remaining 3 percent are Shi'ites. Hinduism (6.6%), Buddhism (2%), and a few other minority religions are among the additional religions.

The government does not meddle with other religions, but proselytizing is prohibited, hence it forbids the dissemination of non-Islamic religions through any form of media. There are currently more than 30 churches, compared to just one Hindu temple in Bur Dubai.