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Dubai churches suspend in-person services, move worship online
Several Dubai parishes have closed their premises from April 3 and shifted services online following UAE safety directives, with worshippers asked to join remotely and avoid visiting churches.
Apr 3rd 2026 · United Arab Emirates
Insights
- Churches across Dubai closed to visitors from April 3 in line with UAE safety directives.
- St. Mary’s will stream Good Friday services at 3pm and 6pm on its YouTube channel.
- St. Francis of Assisi has cancelled all masses with no online streaming announced.
- Mar Thoma Parish and St. Thomas Orthodox Cathedral will hold services online with access details to be shared.
- St. Mina Coptic Orthodox cancelled Friday liturgy and all services until further notice, and parish leaders urged worshippers to avoid gatherings and pray from home.
Sources
- Hope rises again: Easter messages from Dubai clergy gulfnews.com
- Opinion | Cuba Waits in Darkness for Easter www.wsj.com
- Pray from home: Dubai churches announce temporary closures gulfnews.com
- Dubai suspends church masses during holy week until further notice amid rising security concerns timesofindia.indiatimes.com
- Sikh gurudwara and Hindu temple in Dubai closed until further notice gulfnews.com