Dubai: Al Fahidi Historical District Heritage Tour

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Dubai: Al Fahidi Historical District Heritage Tour
Top rated
4.6944447 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.6944447 out of 5 stars
36 reviews

Explore one of the oldest areas of Dubai on a 1.5-hour guided tour of the Al Fahidi Historical District. Go to Al Bastakiya in Al Fahidi, and visit the Ruler's Court Mosque. Enjoy a cultural Q&A session at the SMCCU, with Arabic tea, coffee and dates.

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Duration 1.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Edel – Ireland

We enjoyed the Heritage tour so much that we stayed on for lunch. An inspiring experience with fun included! Well done to the team @ SMCCU , we learned so much from you & count this as our highlight of visiting Dubai. Keep up the good work.

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Emma – Ireland

Great tour and our guide was excellent and very welcoming. We learned a lot about the culture and history that we didn't know before. Would highly recommend this tour!

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Highlights

  • Explore the more traditional architecture of the Al Fahidi Historical District
  • Look inside the Ruler's Court Mosque
  • Ask any questions you have about life in the Emirates at the SMCCU
  • Experience a traditional Emirati welcome
  • Enjoy some Arabic coffee served with dates

Full description

Travel back to the days before Dubai was dominated by cutting-edge skyscrapers and manmade islands, and discover the Al Fahidi Historical District, site of the last remaining windtower houses.

Meet at the Sheikh Mohammed Center for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU) windtower house. Experience traditional Emirati hospitality, before strolling through the district with your seasoned guide. Learn about the architecture and history of Dubai's Creek settlement buildings.

Continue to the Ruler's Court Mosque (only open to guests of the SMCCU) for a short discussion about the mosque as a part of Emirati life. Return to the SMCCU windtower house for Arabic coffee and dates.

Throughout the tour, 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.

Includes

  • Guided tour of the Al Fahidi Historical District
  • Entrance to the Ruler's Court Mosque and SMCCU
  • Complimentary Arabic coffee and dates

Meeting point

Meet at the Sheikh Mohammed Center for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU), House 26, Al Musallah Road and Al Seef roundabout, Bur Dubai (adjacent to The Ruler's Court, near to the British Embassy, and just behind the Al Seef roundabout)

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Important information

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  • Please note that the SMCCU provides attire that can be borrowed during the mosque portion of your tour

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based on 36 reviews

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Edel – IrelandSeptember 22, 2018 – Verified booking
We enjoyed the Heritage tour so much that we stayed on for lunch. An inspiring experience with fun included! Well done to the team @ SMCCU , we learned so much from you & count this as our highlight of visiting Dubai. Keep up the good work.
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Emma – IrelandNovember 9, 2018 – Verified booking
Great tour and our guide was excellent and very welcoming. We learned a lot about the culture and history that we didn't know before. Would highly recommend this tour!
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Deirdre – United KingdomJanuary 2, 2019 – Verified booking
Although it was difficult to find - when we got there it was definitely worth the stress of finding the location. We learnt so much about local culture, and came away enlightened. If you are interested in cultural history, this is a great tour to take.

Product ID: 56494

Activity provider:SMCCU

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