Easter service at St Mary's Church in Dubai - in pictures

  • Worshippers attend Easter Sunday mass at St Mary's Catholic Church in Oud Metha, Dubai. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
    Worshippers attend Easter Sunday mass at St Mary's Catholic Church in Oud Metha, Dubai. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Tens of thousands of worshippers are expected at services across the UAE
    Tens of thousands of worshippers are expected at services across the UAE
  • Attendances have been high at the services
    Attendances have been high at the services
  • The faithful attend mass
    The faithful attend mass
  • Services take place in several languages, including Arabic, Malayalam and Urdu
    Services take place in several languages, including Arabic, Malayalam and Urdu
  • Easter is the most important festival for Christians
    Easter is the most important festival for Christians
  • Services take place throughout the week and culminate on Easter Sunday
    Services take place throughout the week and culminate on Easter Sunday
  • Easter Sunday Mass at St Mary's Catholic Church in Dubai's Oud Metha
    Easter Sunday Mass at St Mary's Catholic Church in Dubai's Oud Metha
  • About a million Catholics live in the UAE and they come from all parts of the world
    About a million Catholics live in the UAE and they come from all parts of the world
  • More people can attend Easter Sunday services now as the UAE has switched its weekend to Saturday-Sunday
    More people can attend Easter Sunday services now as the UAE has switched its weekend to Saturday-Sunday
  • Easter Sunday mass at St Mary's Catholic Church
    Easter Sunday mass at St Mary's Catholic Church
  • Services continue until the evening
    Services continue until the evening