Here’s a summary of what’s known about Muslim expats in UAE: numbers, origin, and what the data suggests. If you want, I can try to pull up some recent breakdowns by country.
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Key Figures & Context
- The UAE has a huge migrant / expatriate population — around 88% of the total residents are non‑citizens.
- Total population is about 9‑10 million, depending on the source and if temporary/work visa holders are counted.
- Muslim population overall (citizens + non‐citizens) is estimated around 76–78% of the total.
Muslim expats in UAE
Because most of the population is foreign, and many of them come from countries with large Muslim populations, a substantial portion of the expatriate community is Muslim.
- According to Pew Research (2024), the UAE hosts over 6 million foreign‑born Muslims.
- The migrants come especially from South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh), as well as other Muslim-majority or Muslim-significant countries (e.g., Egypt).
What’s Less Clear / Data Gaps
- There isn’t recent public data that precisely splits “migrants in the UAE” by religion for each country of origin (e.g. how many Indian Muslims vs Indian non-Muslims in UAE).
- Also, many reports group together “non‑citizens” without distinguishing religion, so estimates of “Muslim migrants” involve some assumptions (e.g. if a migrant is from a majority‑Muslim country, they are likely Muslim, etc.).
- Temporary migrant workers may not always be included in some datasets.
If you want, I can try to find the most recent official statistics (e.g. from UAE Government or UN) about Muslim expatriates in UAE broken down by their origin country. Would you prefer that?
UAE Muslim Tour in Vietnam 1 Day
Below is a suggested itinerary for a “Muslim-friendly 1-day tour in Hanoi” + useful information for your reference. If you want, I can send you a detailed tour design with a tour guide and specific prices.
Things to include in the tour
| Work | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Visit Al‑Noor Mosque | The only mosque in Hanoi and the North. You can come to pray, learn about the architecture and history of the Muslim community in Hanoi. |
| Halal lunch | Choose a halal restaurant near the city center for convenience. (There are several halal restaurants near Al‑Noor Mosque). |
| Visit famous cultural sites in Hanoi | For example: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, Old Quarter. Help you learn more about Vietnamese culture and history — all within the framework of a Muslim-friendly tour. |
| Rest & prayer time (Dhuhr, Asr if needed) | Time your visit so that you can return to the mosque or masjid to perform prayers on time. Al‑Noor is open from early morning until late afternoon. |
Sample 1-day itinerary suggestion
| Time | Work |
|---|---|
| 08:00 | Starting from the hotel, heading towards the central area of Hoan Kiem. |
| 08:30‑09:30 | Go to Al-Noor Mosque (12 Hang Luoc, Hoan Kiem). Visit, pray if on time, learn about history. |
| 09:45‑11:00 | Visit Temple of Literature or Thang Long Imperial Citadel / Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum depending on your preference. |
| 11:00‑12:00 | Move to the old quarter, visit around Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Pagoda (if interested). |
| 12:00‑13:00 | Halal lunch at restaurant near center. |
| 13:00‑14:30 | Continue to visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology or the Hanoi Museum of History. |
| 14:30‑15:30 | Visit West Lake or Tran Quoc Pagoda to relax. |
| 15:30‑16:30 | Return to Al‑Noor if you want to pray Asr or rest and have tea. |
| 16:30‑18:00 | Visit the old town, buy souvenirs, walk around. |
| 18:00 | Have halal dinner if desired, or return to hotel to rest. |
Some notes
- Prayer Times : Be sure to know the prayer times of the day so you can plan your schedule. Al‑Noor has very busy Friday prayers.
- Dress : Wear polite, modest clothing when entering church.
- Halal Food : Look for restaurants marked “Halal” or ask about meat sources and preparation.
- Transportation : Hanoi has quite a lot of traffic, so calculate travel time between points, avoid rush hour.
If you want, I can find you a price for a Muslim-friendly 1-day tour package (with English / Arabic / Arabic speaking guide) and send you some options to choose from. Would you like that?
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