United Arab Emirates
Where tradition meets modernity
What: Recently opened to travelers from Israel, the United Arab Emirates is known for its luxurious and opulent lifestyle. Visit Dubai, the largest city in the UAE, and Abu Dhabi, its capital city. With the desert on one side and modern skyscrapers on the other, The United Arab Emirates offers more than you can imagine, from old to new landscapes and ideas. We’ll get a glimpse into the not-so-well-known Jewish life in this principality.
Why: In the two years since the signing of the Abraham Accords, Judaism has been experiencing a revival in the United Arab Emirates. While Jews have been living in the Emirates since 1971, only a small Jewish community has lived in the UAE for many years. Although you might think Jews can’t worship freely in the UAE, the community is slowly growing, with nearly 3,000 Jews who consider the Emirates their home. They pray freely in one of the three UAE synagogues and live side-by-side with Muslim residents.
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