{
  "id": 9241877,
  "title": "The Emirati edit: Breakfast in Al Fahidi, Al Sadu weaving and rare Gulf maps",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/the-emirati-edit-breakfast-in-al-fahidi-al-sadu-weaving-and-rare-gulf",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-23T01:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/the-emirati-edit-breakfast-in-al-fahidi-al-sadu-weaving-and-rare-gulf-maps-1.500683541"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai residents often overlook Emirati culture, missing out on unique experiences. This weekly guide highlights three places in each emirate to immerse in Emirati traditions.\n\nIn Dubai, the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding offers cultural meals since 1998. Located in a restored wind-tower house in Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, visitors can enjoy traditional Emirati meals while learning about Emirati culture, the influence of Islam, and daily life. Breakfasts are held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9am, lunches on Monday to Thursday at 1pm, and brunches on Fridays to Sundays at 10.30am. Fuala, an Emirati tea time, also takes place on Tuesdays. To reserve a spot, contact at least a day in advance and inform about dietary needs 24 hours beforehand. Pricing varies by meal type.\n\nIn Abu Dhabi, the House of Artisans at Qasr Al Hosn preserves Emirati crafts like Al Sadu weaving, Talli braiding, and Khoos palm leaf weaving. Visitors can interact with artisans, watch demonstrations, and participate in workshops such as Sadu weaving, Khoos basketry, and pottery. The House of Artisans is open daily, with specific workshop times available on the Qasr Al Hosn website. Admission to the Qasr Al Hosn building is Dh30 for adults, and some workshops may have additional fees.\n\nSharjah's Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi Centre for Gulf Studies offers a deep dive into the UAE and Gulf's history. Housed in the University City entrance, the Centre showcases rare maps tracing knowledge development through the Renaissance, Sharjah's royal family history, rare coins, and early images of the region. Additionally, an archive library with over one and a half million historical documents is available for researchers. The Centre is open weekdays during the day, and visitors can inquire about opening hours in advance. Admission to the Centre is free.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Living in the UAE doesn't automatically mean knowing much about Emirati culture. Plenty of residents go years without sitting down to an Emirati meal, watching traditional weaving up close or seeing how the Gulf looked to the mapmakers of centuries past. This new weekly guide picks one place in each emirate where you can do exactly that. This week: a conversation over an Emirati meal in…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}