St. Joseph's Cathedral

St. Joseph's Cathedral is a well-known Roman Catholic church. The church was constructed in 1962, on land donated by Sheikh Shakhbut bin Sultan Ai Nahyan. The cathedral offers a multicultural catholic community of over 100,000 expatriate Catholics Masses in many languages such as English, Arabic, Tagalog, Malayalam, Tamil, French and Italian. The St. Therese Church in 2014 was added to a section of the complex and offers more space for worship.

Things to do at St. Joseph's Cathedral 

• Good place to spend some quiet time in prayer and reflection.
• Go for confession during scheduled hours.
• Join community prayer groups and spiritual activities.
• Enroll children in catechism and faith formation class.
• Let's participate in special liturgies during holy seasons.

Essential Information

St. Joseph's Cathedral Opening Hours

• 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM for prayer.
• Office timing: 8:30 AM TO 12:30 PM; 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Closed on Tuesday

St. Joseph Cathedral Ticket Price: Free Entry.

St. Joseph Cathedral Location: Al Mushrif area, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

How to Reach St. Joseph cathedral

• Fly to Abu Dhabi International Airport( AUH). From the airport take care, it takes 25-50 minutes to reach the St. Joseph cathedral.
• Board a bus (number 32, 44, 52, A1) that takes you to St. Joseph cathedral.

Travel tips for Visiting St. Joseph’s Cathedral

• Check the official website for Mass timings.
• Try to arrive early, during weekends or holidays to find seating. 
• Stay quiet and respectful during services and prayer times.
• Keep a valid ID if you are attending events.

FAQs

What time is the Mass at St Joseph's Cathedral Abu Dhabi?

St. Joseph's Cathedral Abu Dhabi is held in multiple languages, with main English services at 6:00 AM, 9:00 AM AND 7:00 PM.

Can you go inside St. Joseph Cathedral?

Yes, you can visit St. Joseph Cathedral.

Is Christianity allowed in Abu Dhabi?

Yes, Christianity is allowed in Abu Dhabi.