Emirati Hospitality Experience – Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Supplied by: Heritage Express
Hop aboard the crimson Heritage Express bus and immerse yourself in the Culture on Wheels programme. Visit Dubai's charming historical attractions and stop by a heritage house to enjoy a traditional meal while engaging in a conversation about Emirati customs. Guests can choose from a breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner experience.
Highlights
- Dubai city tour in a traditional trolley
- Information on the culture and history of Dubai
- Authentic dining experience
- Knowledgeable local guides
What's included
- Purchase 1 ticket and receive 1 ticket free
- Trip around Dubai in a traditional trolley
- Interactive Dubai bus tour, led by Emirati storytellers
- Key historical attractions including: Al Seef, Al Fahidi Fort (Dubai Museum), Abra (Dubai creek), Al Shindagha, Ethiad Museum (Union House) - trolley stops at each location for 5 minutes
- Meet camels and a falcon (available from October to June)
- Free entry to Jumeriah Mosque Majlis and Once Upon A Time Museum
- Emirati style serving coffee and dates
- Complimentary drinking water during the tour
- A traditional meal (breakfast OR lunch OR brunch OR dinner)
- Q&A session at the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Cultural Understanding Heritage House (opportunity to ask further questions and discover even more about Dubai’s history).
- Hotel or Residence pick up & drop off
- Entry fees of the historical attractions
Overview
Delve into the Dubai of yesteryear when you hop aboard the vibrant Heritage Express tour bus. With the Culture on Wheels trip, you’ll discover charming historical landmarks and gain insights into intriguing local traditions.
From sand-hued wind towers and winding alleyways to wooden boats bobbing on waves and a desert camp, many attractions populate your route, and a guide will regale you with stories from the past era as you journey along. You'll also get the unique opportunity to see how the Bedouins lived as well as visit a mosque to learn about Islamic practices.
Any informative excursion is incomplete without a little something to savour – and this is why the next stop is a favourite among guests. Experience true Emirati hospitality as you are ushered into the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Centre for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU) – aptly located in a well-preserved heritage house. While you indulge in an authentic Emirati meal, a friendly Q&A session commences, allowing you to engage in a discussion on the country's age-old customs.
The tour is sure to leave you satiated, thanks to a delicious spread and deeper understanding of the city of Dubai and its people.
Know before you go
Meeting point: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Centre for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU) - Al Mussallah Road - Dubai
Guests should arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time
Trolleys are fitted with the required equipment to accommodate two wheelchairs, including a hydraulic lift and special seating area
All hygiene precautions are in place
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least three days before the scheduled tour. You can reschedule 48 hours prior to the tour date and up to two times.
Additional Information
This experience is suitable for both children and adults. Kindly arrive 15 minutes before the tour's start time.