Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding, Cultural center in Al Fahidi district, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The Sheikh Mohammed Centre occupies a traditional wind tower house, offering programs that connect visitors with Emirati culture through guided experiences and discussions.
Founded in 1998 by Sheikh Mohammed IV, the center established itself as a primary institution for cultural exchange between local Emiratis and international visitors.
The center conducts educational programs featuring traditional meals, mosque visits, and heritage tours that present authentic aspects of Emirati daily life.
Located on Al Musalla Road in Bur Dubai, the center arranges guided tours, cultural meals, and Arabic language classes focusing on Gulf dialect.
During Ramadan, visitors join Emirati hosts for traditional iftar meals in the historical setting of a traditional wind tower residence.
Location: Dubai
Inception: 1998
Website: http://www.cultures.ae/
Website: http://cultures.ae
GPS coordinates: 25.26418,55.30065
Latest update: March 7, 2025 06:59
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