Photos: Tourists savouring Iftar at Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding

Emirati cultural representative Youssef Al Mannai of the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding speaks to a group of foreigners at a mosque during an iftar event that aims to introduce tourists and visitors to the culture of Emirati iftar during the month of Ramadan in Dubai.

A volunteer helps a non-Muslim guest put on hijab at the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding in Dubai during an event to introduce tourists and visitors to the culture of Iftar during Ramadan. The Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Centre for Cultural Understanding is a must-visit destination during Ramadan in Dubai. This unique centre allows visitors to experience the traditional Ramadan practices of Dubai, such as Iftar and Suhour, in a welcoming and informative setting.

The centre’s knowledgeable staff guide visitors through the customs and traditions of Ramadan, offering a unique perspective on the holiday that is both educational and enlightening.

Volunteers range from old-timers to university students, all ready to talk honestly about the highs and lows of their fasting that day.

Visitors enjoy Emirati food and drinks at the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding.

An Emirati woman holds a plateful of Emirati food and drinks.

Emirati performers present Ramadan folklore to a group of visitors.

People in traditional Emirati dresses talk at Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood in Dubai.

Men pray while visitors watch during an Iftar event that aims to introduce tourists and visitors to the culture of Emirati iftar during the month of Ramadan at the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding in Dubai.

A visitor with Emirati food and drink at the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding in Dubai.