"Dubai has become much safer than Paris or Berlin," says Dr. Edy Cohen of the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies at Bar-Ilan University, adding Gulf states' interest in Israel and the Jews growing rapidly.
Gulf states have emerged as the ultimate destination for dozens of Israelis, especially ultra-Orthodox couples, who want to tie the knot.
Leading female figures in Israel and the UAE say the shared desire for peaceful coexistence and the prosperity of both nations should "serve and an example" to the world.
Bahrain's Jewish community blends the air of ancient synagogues with the innovation of holding online services. As the ties with Israel grow warmer, there is also optimism that the kingdom's tiny Jewish community will grow.
From the Dubai expo to tens of thousands of Twitter followers from Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain, the Israeli Foreign Ministry brings the gospel of coexistence to the Gulf states.
Professor Amjad Taha, a British-Arab journalist from Bahrain says, “Antisemitism was never felt in Bahrain or the Emirates – they were always a voice for peace and prosperity.
"The Emiratis say to me: ‘We are sister religions, and it’s a shame that more than 70 years passed before the possibility opened for us to create this connection,'" says Rabbi Dr. Elie Abadie of the Jewish community in the UAE.
The Emiratis have been undergoing a long process of self-examination with respect to their religion that has also influenced their view of Judaism. The result so far includes recognition of Jewish culture and museums that present the Jewish story.
The celebratory signing by the leaders of the UAE, Bahrain, Israel and America at the White House opened a small window on one of the decisive intersections in the Jewish world – the meeting between East and West. To many Israelis, as well as the Jews of the UAE, this was the first opportunity to hold their heads up high. A small glimpse at some great potential.