Located in the heart of the oldest residential area in Dubai, the Centre welcomes Dubai visitors and expatriate residents alike and aims at raising awareness of the local culture, religion and traditions.
The Centre hosts cultural breakfasts every Monday and Wednesday at 10 am and cultural lunches every Sunday and Tuesday at 1pm, offering guests a chance to try homemade traditional Emirati food and exchange information with the Centre’s staff and volunteers about the UAE, its culture and its religion.
Kindly note that bookings for cultural meals should be made in advance.
The Jumeirah Mosque is one of the largest and most photographed mosques in the region and is one of the few mosques in the U.A.E. which is open to non-Muslims. Guided tours are organized by The Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding and are conducted Saturday through Thursday at 10 a.m.
No booking is required. Visitors can simply register outside the mosque prior to the tour. Private and evening tours as well as tours in other languages can be arranged with prior notice.
The Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital, the largest falcon hospital in the world, is providing treatment to falcons and other raptors and has recently opened its doors to visitors to experience the fascinating world of falcons and falconry. The guided tour includes visit to the falconry museum, the insight on falcon registration and issuing unique falcon passports, the visit to the examination room where guests will see the falcons undergoing check-ups and treatment. The highlight of the tour is the visit to the hospital wards and its large free-flight aviary where falcons are kept and fly free inside.
Tours are conducted daily except Fridays, Saturdays and public holidays. Standard tour duration is 2 hours, tour duration including lunch is 3 hours. Kindly note that bookings should be made in advance.
Famous for offering open top double decker bus sightseeing tours of London, Philadelphia, Hong Kong and Dubai, The Big Bus Company now offers a spectacular panoramic night tour of Dubai providing visitors with the opportunity to discover the sights and sounds of Dubai as the sun sets and the city comes to life.
The tour of Dubai operates every night of the week from five departure points: Deira City Centre at 7:15pm, Burjuman at 7:15pm, the Dubai Mall at 7:30pm, the Mall of the Emirates at 7:45pm or Souk Madinat at 8pm. and Souk Madinat Jumeirah at 20.30 on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Dubai Mall Located only five minutes from The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC, the Dubai Mall is the region's premier shopping, lifestyle and entertainment destination. With its more than 1,200 stores and attractions such as an Olympic size skating ring, a world class aquarium, and a wide range of cafés and restaurants, the Dubai Mall is quickly becoming the city’s favorite destination for shopping and family outings. Mall of the Emirates Mall of the Emirates is the ultimate leisure, entertaining, and shopping resort, complete with an indoor ski resort. Open Sun to Wed 10am to 10pm, Thu to Sat 10am to midnight. Burjuman Mall This high-end mall houses a range of designer stores and includes other reasonably priced high-street names. Open Sat to Wed 10am to 10pm, Thu to Fri 10am to 11pm. Deira City Centre A large mall that offers the usual brand names plus a cinema. Open Sun to Wed 10am to 10pm, Thu to Fri 10am to midnight. Dragon Mart The largest Chinese trading hub outside China. Open Sat to Wed 10am to 10pm. Dubai Marina Mall Smaller mall close to the Marina and JBR, it has about 160 stores, plus a cinema. Open daily 10am to 10pm. Dubai Outlet Mall A large mall about 30 minutes outside the city, it houses more than 1,200 of the world’s top fashion brands all with up to 90% off. Open Sun to Wed 10am to 10pm, Thu to Sat 10am to midnight. Festival Centre Waterfront restaurants, cafes, department stores, high-street chains, a cinema and IKEA. Open Sun to Wed 10am to 10pm, Thu to Sat 10am to midnight. Mercato Mall An Italian-themed mall with high-end shops plus a cinema. Open Sat to Wed 10am to 10pm, Fri 2pm to 10pm. Mirdif City Centre This large family-friendly mall has an indoor skydiving facility and several exclusive brands. Open Sat to Wed 10am to 10pm, Thu to Fri 10am to midnight. Oasis Centre A family-friendly mall with 77 stores on Sheikh Zayed Road. Open Sat to Thu 10am to 10pm, Fri 2pm to 10pm. Souk Al Bahar Another Arabesque-themed mall along the lines of Souk Madinat, but without the crowds and located close to the Dubai Mall. Open Sat to Thu 10am to 10pm, Fri 2pm to 10pm. Wafi Mall This Egypt-themed pyramid shaped also features a souk. Open Sat to Wed 10am to 10pm, Thu to Fri 10am to midnight. Ibn Battuta The world’s largest themed shopping mall, the mall is uniquely designed to highlight the travels of famous Arabic explorer Ibn Battuta. Open Sun to Wed, 10am to 10pm, Thu to Sat, 10am to midnight.