--- title: Authentic Emirati Cultural Meal and Talk in Old Dubai lang: en type: tour city: Dubai country: United Arab Emirates price: 32 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.87 reviews: 178 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 33 of 43 (Old Dubai & Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uae/dubai/tours/authentic-emirati-cultural-meal-and-talk-in-old-dubai/ --- # Authentic Emirati Cultural Meal and Talk in Old Dubai **Guidekin's take:** A sit-down Emirati meal in a wind tower courtyard in the Al Fahidi district, followed by tea and an open question-and-answer talk about local customs. Coffee, dates, local dishes and dessert are included as breakfast, lunch or dinner; no transport, you make your own way there. 4.87 from 178 reviews at €32 per person for 1h 30m. In our comparison: #33 of 43 in Old Dubai & Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Enjoy an Authentic Emirati Meal and Cultural Talk in the one of the oldest areas of Dubai, Al Fahidi Al Bastakiya Historical District in our traditional wind tower courtyard. The Meal starts with Arabic Coffee and Dates and is followed by a selection of Emirati local dishes and desert featuring Ligamat and date syrup. After the meal your host or hostess will serve up tea and talk in our Landmark "Open doors. Open minds." cultural exchange. Guests are encouraged to ask questions about local culture and as our motto suggests, no question is off limits. The session concludes with an explanation of the local dress, and guests are welcome to volunteer to try on the attire. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Next to Al Seef - Starts 09:00, 13:00, 18:30: 3 departures a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €32 per person for the Cultural Breakfast option; other options up to €40 - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.87/5 from 178 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:00, 13:00, 18:30 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.87 from 178 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 174 of 178. - 5 stars: 159 (89%) - 4 stars: 15 (8%) - 3 stars: 3 (2%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Cultural Breakfast | €32 / person | English | Join us for a traditional Emirati Meal & Talk at the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding in the ambiance of our windtower home in Old Dubai . | | Cultural Lunch | €36 / person | English | Join us for a traditional Emirati Meal & Talk at the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding in the ambiance of our windtower home in Old Dubai . | | Cultural Dinner | €40 / person | English | Join us for a traditional Emirati Meal & Talk at the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding in the ambiance of our windtower home in Old Dubai . | ## What's included - Q & A Session with experienced guide about local culture and traditions - Visit includes Authentic Emirati cuisine - Water, Arabic coffee. tea and dates and served ## Not included - Transportation to/from attractions ## Itinerary 1. **Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding** (1h 30m; admission included) - 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... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu - Departures: 09:00, 13:00, 18:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Next to Al Seef Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult ## Compared with other Old Dubai & Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #33 of 43** | €32 | 1h 30m | 4.87 (178) | shared | | [Dubai Old and Modern City Tour with Blue Mosque Visit](/uae/dubai/tours/dubai-old-and-modern-city-tour-with-blue-mosque-visit/?format=md) | €46 | 4h | 4.95 (5041) | shared | | [Dubai: Old Town, Souks, Street Food, Guided Tour & Abra Ride](/uae/dubai/tours/dubai-old-town-souks-street-food-guided-tour-abra-ride/?format=md) | €16 | 3h | 4.94 (3008) | shared | | [Dubai Old Town Walking Tour with Abra & Traditional Souks](/uae/dubai/tours/dubai-old-town-walking-tour-with-abra-traditional-souks/?format=md) | €36 | 2h | 5.0 (94) | shared | Ranked #33 of 43 in Old Dubai & Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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