WHEN IN ABU DHABI…

IF YOU HAPPEN to be in Abu Dhabi, and wish to enjoy authentic local culture, then opt for the Emirati House Experience. Hosted by Maitha Essa, a passionate tour guide, this experience lets you explore life in an Emirati household. As a part of this, guests will be able to relish home-made food in addition to understanding the culture and traditions.

e three-hour experience begins with a discussion on Emirati hospitality and general family conversations. ere is a separate guest room where the experience is organised — the interiors are tastefully done with elegant furnishings and local artefacts. A range of local dishes and desserts are o ered for the guests to enjoy. ese include chicken salona (traditional stew), sa ron rice and a hibiscus drink.

What makes this worth the time, is the small details that the host communicates during the course of the experience. For instance, refusing co ee can be considered o ensive in an Emirati house, and once you are done, you signal it by shaking the cup from side to side. Price: AED 450/INR

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