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Authentic Emirati Cultural Meal and Talk in Old Dubai
4.9 (0)
Authentic Emirati Cultural Meal and Talk in Old Dubai
4.9 (0)
Activity Duration (1 hours)
Light
Hosted in English
Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the experience starts
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What you'll do
The talk will be given by a local Emirati expert who will share his knowledge and insights about Emirati culture and traditions, providing a unique and authentic perspective on the rich cultural heritage of the region.
Tour Highlight
Immerse yourself in Dubai's Bedouin-rooted culture by going beyond 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, enjoy 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 is 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
What is not included?
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
Meet your host
Laguna Tasting Tours
Verified host
Host since 2023
The Laguna Tasting Tours (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.
Itinerary
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding
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Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding
Stop: 90 minutes
Our cultural meals are hosted at the SMCCU in a traditional wind-tower house in the Al Fahidi neighbourhood, are an excellent opportunity to learn within an informal environment. The topics of discussion are generated by questions from the guests and lead by one of our cultural presenters. The programme is designed to be entertaining, educational and informative. Topics include Arabic culture, Islam and its impact on local culture, cultural values and sensitivities, important Arabic greetings and expressions as well as insightful anecdotes.
This concludes the tour.
You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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