Zayed bin Mohammed Family Gathering Village, Dubai
Last night, my friends and I went to a large Emirati-styled family area where you can eat local food, buy traditional things including clothes, and hire an Emirati house for a day (for 100-200 dirhams/day). They also have a huge play area for children. The place opened a few years ago. They are closed during the summer months (when it is too hot to be outside). Opening hours: 5pm-10pm.
The "village" was established to focus on Emirati heritage and national tourism. The majority
of families visiting the area is Emiratis.
The "village" was established to focus on Emirati heritage and national tourism. The majority
of families visiting the area is Emiratis.
Cooking "legemat"...
... and crêpe-looking "Chbab" with chocolate.
Legemat
Traditional Emirati house to rent for a day (afternoon-evening).
Weekday 3pm-10pm (100 dirhams/day)
Weekends 3pm-10pm (200 dirhams/day)
Walking inside the "Family Gathering Village"
Traditional stands selling candy amongst other things.
The bags with the small grains in the center of the photo
are dried hummus called "Nakhaay".
