See the cultural wonders of Emirati Arts with a Dubai Cultural Tour to visit Bastakiya, Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding, Women Museum, and much more. On a four-hour tour of old Dubai with a local guide, learn about Emirati culture and art.
Al Bastakiya and Al Fahidi are known for their mud-brick wind towers and courtyards; boutique art galleries can be found here, as can the stunning Diwan Mosque. Visit the glistening Gold Souk in Deira and the Women’s Museum in Dubai to learn more about Emirati women’s history and culture, while sipping Arabic coffee and snacking on fresh dates. A maximum of 15 people are allowed in order to ensure a personal experience.
Highlights
- Bastakiya Area
- Old District of Dubai
- Majlis Gallery, XVA Art Gallery Hotel
- Sheikh Mohammed Centre of Cultural Understanding
- Al Fahidi Historical District
- Women Museum
Dubai
The United Arab Emirates are known not only for their charming hospitality but also for their vast involvement in Arts & Culture. This Grayline tour is scheduled to start at Bastakyia, Dubai’s oldest neighborhood, where you’ll explore Dubai’s traditional courtyard houses and their impressive architecture.
First, explore the Emirati arts and culture scene by visiting some fascinating places such as the Majlis Gallery & XVA Art Gallery Hotel & Café, whose mission is to encourage the works of artists of international renown as a meeting place for creative minds.
We will then visit the Sheik Mohammed Center for Cultural Understanding and you will take part in the Heritage Tour, a cultural center where you will learn about the culture of Islam.
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Last Updated on February 6, 2022 by Tours Editor @ gotravelyourself.com
