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SMCCU Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding

Bastakiya | Bur Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
04-353-6666
As featured in Dubai for young kids
Ranked #4 of 83 attractions in Dubai
4.5 of 5 stars 85 Reviews
Type: Educational Sites
Fee: Yes
Owner description: The Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU) teaches kids about the local culture, customs and religion. SMCCU offers cultural...... more » Owner description: The Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU) teaches kids about the local culture, customs and religion. SMCCU offers cultural breakfast, mosque tour, and educational courses. « less
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Huonville, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

I was a little confused at to what this place was all about. A few displays to look at and that was about it. Needed much more interpretation. More

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Dublin, Ireland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

If you like History (I teach this subject~) then this is an absolute must go, really facinating and very helpful staff. More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

SMCCU is amust do if you want to learn about Emirati life style. The entrance fee includes a traditional breakfast or lunch. Food is served on the floor and all guests helps themselves. The host is usually a Western convert. When I visited the place there was an American lady who converted to Islam and became the second wife of... More

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Dubai
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

The experience was excellent and the informal lecture on Islam and cultural understanding was so interesting and really did dismiss some of the misguided interpretations received from the media. I would defiantly encourage anyone visiting the region to take the time to go to the SMCCU. The cultural tour of the Jumeriah Mosque has a question and answer session which... More

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Paris, France
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

We thoroughly enjoyed a walking tour of 'Al Bastikiya' followed by an additional tour called the 'breakfast'. We highly recommend both. a great way to learn a little more about the culture, foods, religion etc. More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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9 reviews 9 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

I highly recommend this to anyone visiting Dubai. It's great to see the architecture. You sit on big pillows and have an Arabian style breakfast. The meat is fantastic...reminded me of Goulash. I've been there twice and the speaker has been very entertaining each time. Their policy is open doors, open minds. More

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Inverness, United Kingdom
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

Made very welcome. Very good and informative discussion about the Mosque and Muslim. More

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Scotland
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

A bit more understanding between religions is a great thing. Worth a visit and you will be doing something educational in Dubai (and thats not easy) More

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Dublin, Ireland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

We had breakfast at SMCCU. It is good experience but nothing more than that. Speaker was good, but It was something always left behind. Can blame myself tho that did not throw some more open questions. Just a breakfast is not enough. Have a look for more advanced tours. More

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San Antonio, TX
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

When visiting Dubai for the first time, please take time out and go to visit the Center to get a better understanding of the area's culture - you won't be dissapointed! More

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