Local Emirati House Experience

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Local Emirati House Experience

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 US$283.42  per guest
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Earliest available date: August 9, 2026
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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Language
Chinese, English, Spanish, Arabic
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Immerse yourself in genuine Emirati culture with a visit to a local home. Enjoy authentic hospitality with Arabic coffee, a traditional meal, and engaging stories about Emirati customs.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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,..

What You Get

Bottled water
Sweets
Dinner
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Alcoholic drinks (strictly not allowed)

Good To Know

  • Dress code: comfortable and covered clothes (as dinner will be served on floor)
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available

What You’ll Experience

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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.
3 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

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.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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Reviews
4.9
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based on 10 reviews
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Cultural & culinary experience
July 19, 2026

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

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A warm hospitality like no other
January 11, 2026

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

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A truly authentic Emirati experience
January 11, 2026

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 E...read more

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Must do by residents and tourists of UAE.
December 01, 2019

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 whe...read more

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Emirati Culture and Traditions
October 19, 2019

Miss Maitha organized a very nice tour at her house. You get to learn and understand the cultures, rules, and traditions Emiratis have in their homes, their spices, food, scents, their marriage tra...read more

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