Emirati cultural meal in Al Fahidi (Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding)
- 1.5 hours
- Shared tour
- Guide: English
- Accessibility not confirmed
The Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Centre for Cultural Understanding hosts sit-down Emirati meals in a traditional house in the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood. An Emirati presenter talks about local culture, religion and daily life while you eat, and you can ask anything.
Highlights
- Traditional Emirati food served in a heritage house in Al Fahidi
- Open conversation with an Emirati cultural presenter
- Breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea (fuala) or dinner
- About 90 minutes
- Children under 7 free
What is included
Included
- Included: Traditional Emirati meal
- Included: Talk and Q&A with an Emirati cultural presenter
Not included
- Not included: Transport to Al Fahidi
Meeting point
House 26, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Al Musallah Street, Bur Dubai
Good to know
- Booking is required.
- Breakfast runs on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9am, brunch Friday to Sunday at 10:30am, lunch Monday to Thursday at 1pm, fuala on Tuesdays at 1pm and dinner on Tuesdays at 6:30pm.
- During Ramadan, dinner is replaced by an iftar.
- A maximum of 11 tickets can be bought per booking category.
- The centre's office answers by WhatsApp on +971 4 353 6666 from 8am to 8pm.
Accessibility
Accessibility not confirmed.
Cancellation policy
Contact the centre by WhatsApp (+971 4 353 6666) or email; no detailed policy is published on the meals page.
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Questions and answers
How much does a cultural meal cost?
On 29 September 2026 the centre listed breakfast and brunch at AED 130, lunch at AED 145, fuala (Emirati tea time) at AED 150 and dinner at AED 160 per adult.
Are there child prices?
Children aged 7 to 12 pay AED 65 for breakfast or brunch, AED 75 for lunch and AED 80 for dinner. Children under 7 are free.
Where does it take place?
At House 26 in the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Al Musallah Street, Bur Dubai.
What will we talk about?
The presenters cover Emirati culture and values, the influence of Islam on local traditions and everyday life, and take questions from guests.
Where this information comes from
Official website: cultures.ae (Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Centre for Cultural Understanding)
- Breakfast, adult: cultures.ae, checked
- Lunch, adult: cultures.ae, checked
- Dinner, adult: cultures.ae, checked
- Fuala, adult: cultures.ae, checked
- Brunch, adult: cultures.ae, checked
- Meals, days, times, prices, child prices, address, booking rules: cultures.ae
- Coordinates: nominatim.openstreetmap.org
Photos:
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