IN PICS: Grand Hindu Temple Opens In Dubai's 'Worship Village' Jebel Ali On Dussehra

The 'worship village' in Jebel Ali now houses nine religious shrines, including seven churches, the Guru Nanak Darbar Sikh Gurudwara, and the new Hindu house of worship. (Source: @SpeaksKshatriya)

A picture shows a prayer hall at the newly-inaugurated Hindu temple in Dubai's Jebel Ali neighbourhood often referred to as the emirate's 'worship village'. (Source: AFP)

A woman welcomes visitors at the newly-inaugurated Hindu temple in Dubai. (Source: AFP)

A powerful message of tolerance, peace and harmony, bringing together people from various faiths, marked the official opening ceremony. (Source: AFP)

The temple features detailed hand carvings, ornate pillars, brass spires and striking lattice screens that blend Indian and Arabic architecture. (Source: @SpeaksKshatriya/Twitter)

A worshipper prays at the newly-inaugurated Hindu temple. By the end of the year, there will be a spacious community centre where Hindu ceremonies, rituals and prayers can take place, including weddings. (Source: AFP)