Local Emirati House Experience

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4.9

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100% of guests rated this experience 4 stars or higher

4.9 (10)

Recommended by 100% travellers

Earliest Date Available: November 16, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Location

Abu Dhabi

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes

Group size

Max 10 guests

Language

Chinese, English, Spanish, Arabic

Location

Abu Dhabi

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes

Group size

Max 10 guests

Language

Chinese, English, Spanish, Arabic

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4.9

•10 reviews

US$283.35 per guest

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Earliest Date Available: November 16, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience

Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world

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Trusted by 50,000+ travelers worldwideCurated by food lovers, for food loversFeatured in CNN, Forbes & NYT

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Emirati house experience is an experience where visitors will be visiting a real Emirati house to learn more about Emirati Culture, Traditions, Hospitality & much more. Visitors will enjoy first thing when they arrive, The Emirati Hospitality with Arabic coffee and a very special home made sweets while I will be talking about stories about our practices and traditions, and the majlis Etiquette where Dinner will be served to guests on floor ( it can be served on a dining table for people who can not sit on floor by request) Home made Emirati main course with refreshments and side dishes, and we will talk about Emirati food. Later, visitors will enjoy having a conversation about Emirati Women from the past to present with having a Sulaimani tea (Red tea) also with some Emirati desserts. Guests will learn more about Emirati Scents: Dkhoon, Oud, Amber, Misk,..

Bottled water

Sweets

Dinner

Tea and coffee

Coffee and/or Tea

tea

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Alcoholic drinks (strictly not allowed)

3 hours · Admission Ticket Free

Mohamed Bin Zayed City

A small-group circle where guests can converse freely with Emiratis and ask anything about life, customs, work, and family traditions. Calm and comforting. The majlis is a slow, warm space that contrasts with busier city tours and helps travelers feel genuinely welcomed. Stories you remember. Short, vivid storytelling on pearl diving, desert travel, falconry culture, and Abu Dhabi’s transformation gives context to the city’s landmarks. Photo-worthy and tasteful. Beautiful setups with textiles and heritage items create meaningful photos without feeling staged. Hospitality in action. Guests are welcomed with gahwa and dates and learn why generosity and respect are core Emirati values. Emirati expressions are introduced in an easy, friendly way. Material culture. Sadu textiles, the dallah, finjān, mabkhara, and bukhoor are explained and used, not just displayed. Traditional attire and practice, seating, greeting, and photo etiquette. Food heritage. Connect guests to flavors of the UAE.

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Meeting Point

21 Al Wujoud St, Al Wujoud Street, Abu Dhabi Region Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, AE

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We meet our travelers at the Emirati house located in Abu Dhabi. Location on Google Maps: 21 Al Wujoud Mohamed Bin Zayed -Z16 - Abu Dhabi - UAE.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 1 day before for a full refund.

No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.

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50hadeelmJuly 2026 • TripAdvisor

Cultural & culinary experience

Had such a great time on this tour! Very informative and such a humble experience. Would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a cultural and culinary experience

Response from ViatorJuly 23, 2026

Thank you for your kind words and looking forward to hosting you again

Maps18975271532January 2026 • TripAdvisor

A warm hospitality like no other

A truly beautiful Emirati house experience. Warm hospitality, delicious traditional food, and meaningful insights into local culture. Highly recommended

Eng_ZakJanuary 2026 • TripAdvisor

A truly authentic Emirati experience

The Emirati House Experience was one of the most meaningful parts of our trip to Abu Dhabi. Being welcomed into an Emirati home and learning directly from a local host gave us a real insight into Emirati life, traditions, and values. It felt personal, genuine, and very different from a typical tour. Our host was incredibly welcoming and took the time to explain daily life, family traditions, hospitality, and the importance of culture in Emirati society. Sharing stories, asking questions, and ex...read more

RunatashaDecember 2019 • TripAdvisor

Must do by residents and tourists of UAE.

I have been living in Dubai for almost 7 years and truly believed I knew a lot about Emarati culture and traditions. But I could never imagine that there is still a lot more to learn especially when it is presented by Maitha - an amazing person and a local tour guide at the same time. This authentoc experience is taking place at the private house of Maitha and her mother. The first part is the talk about Emirati hospitality and Majlis traditions. You will also be served Arabic coffee with dat...read more

miAjoy14October 2019 • TripAdvisor

Emirati House visit with Maitha Al Issa

I recommend everyone visiting or living in the UAE to try this experience. As an Arab living in the UAE I have never had the chance to experience the Emirati culture. You would be surprised how much you can learn. It was a truly authentic experience within the real home of an Emirati family. You get to experience the hospitality of the Emirati culture. Maitha Is an amazing host who is perfectly bilingual in Arabic and very good English. She was great at explaining each factor of the culture and ...read more