Authentic Emirati Cultural Meal and Talk in Old Dubai

Highlights

Gain more insight than you could from sightseeing or restaurant-hopping
Traditional Emirati feast, cultural talk, and Q&A in wind tower courtyard
Choice of meal times to suit your schedule

Summary

Gain more insight than you could from sightseeing or restaurant-hopping

Tour info

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes

Why take this tour?

Delve deeper into Dubai’s Bedouin-rooted culture than you could from just sightseeing at this Emirati meal. Visit a cultural center in Dubai’s oldest neighborhood, and take a seat with your host in a traditional, wind tower courtyard. Then, savor specialties such as “machboos” rice and syrup-soaked donuts as you learn about Dubai’s traditions, dress, and foods during a cultural talk and Q&A. A choice of meal times provides useful flexibility.

What’s 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
Transportation to/from attractions

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 1h 30m
Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding

About operator:

The Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU) invites visitors and residents alike to learn about the local culture, customs and religion through its various interactive programmes under the banner and motto of the centre, "Open doors. Open minds.". The SMCCU offers Cultural Breakfast Monday & Wednesday at 10am, Cultural Lunch Sunday through Thursday at 1pm, Dinner every Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday night at 7pm and Saturday Brunch at 10:30am. We also offer Tours of the historic district every Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday at 10:30am and Saturday at 9am which includes a visit inside the Mosque near the Ruler's Court. We also offer educational courses and programmes for students and adults, and arrange private group tours and cultural events for your groups and institutions. Pre-booking and reservations can be made on our website or by contacting our office directly.