As of 2020, there are in total 52 churches in the United Arab Emirates. Around 16 of those churches are in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, followed by 11 in the emirate about Dubai. Majority of Emirati nationals are Muslims. There are around 9,123 mosques in the UAE.
Number of places of worship in the United Arab Emirates in 2020, by type
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FCSA (UAE). (June 12, 2021). Number of places of worship in the United Arab Emirates in 2020, by type [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 19, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1309836/uae-number-of-places-of-worship-by-type/
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FCSA (UAE). (2021). Number of places of worship in the United Arab Emirates in 2020, by type. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 19, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1309836/uae-number-of-places-of-worship-by-type/
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