The Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU)

The Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU) 

Dubai is a uniquely modern and cosmopolitan city and the United Arab Emirates is home for families from all over the world, each with their own distinctive culture. Expatriates and UAE nationals are neighbours; however they can also be strangers. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, saw the need to reach out and educate expatriates in the traditions and customs of the UAE. His vision led to the creation of The Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU) in 1998.

Located in a traditional Wind Tower House in the heart of the historic Al Fahidi District in Bur Dubai, the centre offers a range of enrichment activities through its award winning programmes. Operating under the centre's philosophy and motto “Open Doors. Open Minds.” the SMCCU strives to raise awareness and demystify the local culture, customs and religion of the United Arab Emirates. With an overall objective to improve cross-cultural understanding and communication between locals and guests, visiting and residing across the UAE, we invite you to learn more about the local culture in Dubai through our Award Winning Programmes.

The centre is open to the public:
Sunday through Thursday 8am to 6pm and Saturday from 9am to 1pm.
Our office staff is available to welcome you:
Sunday through Thursday 9am to 5pm, and Saturday 9am to 1pm.

For more information visit their website: http://www.cultures.ae
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