The emir of Dubai has fully funded 24 christian churches, from what I've read on another thread.
Since I have no source, just take that as a refutation of your sourceless question, and go do the research if you actually care whether you could have a christian church in the UAE. I believe you will find that you CAN have such a church.
The UAE has a good enough relationship with Israel that Isreal supported the deal.
You are right that there are Christian churches in the U.A.E., but wrong, in general about the funding. Except for the muslim establishments. There, the state funds subsidize 98% of the mosques therein. There is also some consideration for the non-Muslim churches, the 22 Christian ones are often permitted to operate "rent-free" on the land "given" to them by the Emirates...apparently they can't own them outright. They also get no charges from the state for utilities.
You should check the State Dept. for its Report on U.A.E. Human Rights record.
It states:
Non-Muslim religious groups do not receive funds from the Government. . However, those with land grants are not charged rental payments, and some of the churches constructed on land grants were donated by the local ruling families. Also, the Sharjah government waives payment of utilities for churches because they are religious buildings. Non-Muslim groups are permitted to raise money from among their congregants and to receive financial support from abroad. Christian churches are permitted to advertise in the press certain church functions, such as memorial services.
The conversion of Muslims to other religions is regarded with extreme antipathy; therefore, the Government prohibits non-Muslims from proselytizing or distributing religious literature under penalty of criminal prosecution and imprisonment. In March 2001, Dubai police arrested four visiting noncitizens for violating laws barring non-Muslims from proselytizing because they distributed Christian religious materials, including videos and CD-ROMS, on a public street. One of those arrested was detained for less than a week. Authorities held the passports of those arrested during the investigation. They were able to move freely about Dubai but not permitted to leave the city. The charges against the noncitizens were dropped on April 8, 2001, and they left the country on April 9.
The authorities have threatened to revoke the residence permits of persons suspected of missionary activities. In addition customs authorities have questioned the entry of large quantities of religious materials (such as Bibles and hymnals) that they deemed in excess of the normal requirements of existing congregations, although in most instances the items have been permitted entry. Customs authorities reportedly are less likely to question the importation of Christian religious items than non-Muslim, non-Christian religious items, although in virtually all instances importation of the material in question eventually has been permitted.
Immigration authorities routinely ask foreigners to declare their religious affiliation, however, the Government does not collect or analyze this information, and religious affiliation is not a factor in the issuance or renewal of visas or residence permits. In late 2001, Abu Dhabi inquired about religious affiliation in its first municipality-wide census.
Non-Muslims are tried for criminal offenses in Shari'a courts
Israel supported this deal. Horrors!