1h30

About this activity

Travel back to the days before Dubai was dominated by cutting-edge skyscrapers and 5 star restaurants and discover the traditions surrounding family life and local cuisine.

Meet at the Sheikh Mohammed Center for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU) wind tower house. Experience traditional Emirati hospitality, in the ambiance of our wind tower house courtyard.

Throughout the meal, ask any question you have about life in the city; no question is off limits! Learn about the center’s award-winning programs, and hear about their philosophy, “Open Doors. Open Minds.” The SMCCU strives to raise awareness and demystify the local culture, customs, and religion of the United Arab Emirates, improving cross-cultural understanding and communication between locals and guests.

What's Included:

Arabic Coffee and Dates and Emirati Hospitality

Authentic Emirati Meal

Cultural Talk

Arabic Tea

Traditional Bahoor

This wonderful travel experience will entertain you for exactly 1h30.

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Included

Visit includes Authentic Emirati cuisine
Water, Arabic coffee. tea and dates and served
Q & A Session with experienced guide about local culture and traditions
Entry/Admission - Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding

Not included

Transportation to/from attractions

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Features

Cultural

85%

Tourism

85%

Original

45%

Reviews

4.7

42

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Hector S

4 | 2018-07-05

This was a really good cultural experience! We ended up enjoying the hospitality of our Emirati friends and learning a lot about the Arab culture. It was a good experience worth the money!

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Susan D

5 | 2018-04-25

Fantastic experience, would definitely recommend this to anyone going to Dubai.

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Ashleah N

4 | 2018-04-10

Think this is great for someone who wants more insight into life in the Emirates. Come prepared with questions, bc the guest guide the convo. I would have liked our host to given use a quick overview of culture at the beginning, but other than that this is a great first stop! Explore old Dubai after

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Eileen B

3 | 2018-03-22

There really isn't any Emirati food. Talking about how they would use their hands to eat was interesting but not what I expected.

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Alexia R

5 | 2018-02-28

This is absolutely awesome I learned so much about the culture. The food was good too! The presenter was funny

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Sheila C

4 | 2018-02-08

I booked the lunch tour. The food was good and the conversation with a woman in traditional clothing was very interesting. Any question could be asked about the local cultural practices. I would recommend this tour for a better understanding of Emirati life.

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