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The ExpatWoman Bastakiya Heritage Tour & Cultural Lunch


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Step back in time and enjoy the atmosphere of Bastakiya, one of the oldest traditional Emirati neighbourhoods in Bur Dubai. Join us with the experienced SMCCU tour guides for a walk through the unique narrow sikkas and beautiful wind towers that adorn the original residences of this historic district followed by a cultural lunch. This is an exclusive, private event for ExpatWoman readers.

Date: Thursday, 27th September 2012
Time: Heritage Tour: 10.30am- 12.00 followed by Lunch: 12.00- 1.30pm
Cost: 120 AED per person
Venue: SMCCU, The Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding, House 26, Al Mussallah Road, Bastakiya, Bur Dubai

The SMCCU centre is located on Al Musallah Road in Bastakiya, Bur Dubai, between the Al Fahidi round-about and Dubai creek. Close landmarks include the British Embassy on Al Seef Road, the Ruler’s Court and the Dubai Museum on Al Fahidi Road .

Bastakiya Heritage Tour:
The tour includes a walk through Bastakiya and a visit to the Bastakiya Mosque. Guests then return to the SMCCU house for a cultural discovery Q&A session and will be treated to Arabic tea, coffee and dates.

Cultural Lunch: A traditional Emirati lunch at the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding will then be served in the calming ambience of our Bastakiya house, a typical wind tower house in one of the oldest Emirati neighbourhoods in Bur Dubai. Enjoy a meal with local flair while chatting with an Emirati host about UAE culture, customs and religion.

What To Wear: Please wear loose, comfortable clothing for this event and comfy shoes are needed for the walking tours. Shoulders, chests and legs above the knee should also be covered. You will be visiting a mosque and given head coverings there and will also be sitting on low floor cushions. You may want to bring sun protection for the walk and don’t forget your cameras for the hidden nooks and crannies you will be visiting.
Email events@expatwoman.com for more information.

ExpatWoman hosts will be with you throughout the event, so don’t worry if you are coming on your own, we will look after you.

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