Workshops

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Life By The Coast

Join us on this extraordinary voyage to discover Emirati heritage, where the past and present intertwine, creating vibrant traditions of Dubai's coastal culture.

Discover how the coast shaped life in Dubai through our weekend programs designed for the family and young children. Learn more about the lives of fishermen, pearl divers, traders and sailors as well as how the sea influenced life on land at the hestoric Al Shindagha neighbourhoud and continues to do so today.

Immerse yourself in the rich maritime heritage that still thrives in the modern-day! Mark your calendar every last weekend of the month and join us at Al Shindagha Museum to explore the fascinating cultural journey of Dubai's coastal life.

Paper City
Create your own Paper City inspired by the Al Shindagha Museum structure. Bring the children for a complimentary workshop
Visitor Center
Every weekend:
10:00am – 7:00pm

Gypsum Making
Take part in our family workshop revisiting Al Shindagha Museum's architectural motifs using gypsum, a traditional material used in building. Learn how to carve, decorate and mould gypsum and discover how building materials evolve over time
Emerging City House
May 13 and 14 & May 20 and 21:
4:00PM to 6:00PM

Boat Making
Build a traditional Emirati boat and learn about the rich history of boat making in the UAE's culture
Visitor Center
Every weekend:
10:00am – 7:00pm

Family Trails
Join us every weekend for a fun family activity. Pick up your family trail booklet from the Dubai Creek - Birth of a City House, Perfume House and Emerging City House
Dubai Creek – Birth of a City
Perfume House
Emerging City House
Every weekend:
10:00am – 7:00 pm

Jewellery Making (Make & Take Family Workshop)
Learn how to design your own jewellery, inspired by traditional pieces, and make your own to take home.
Traditional Jewellery House
Every weekend:
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Windows Family Trail
Navigate outside Al Shindagha Museum Houses and explore each window and solve puzzles. Collect your windows family trail booklet from the Visitor Center
Selected Clustered Houses within Al Shindagha Museum site
Every weekend:
10:00am – 7:00 pm

Dukhoon Making
Explore the traditional Emirati scent, join in our complimentary Dukhoon- making, and learn to create your own Dukhoon to take home.
Perfume House
June 10 and 11 & June 17 and 18:
4:00PM to 6:00PM
During Eid Al Adha (27 June - 2 July):
from 4:00PM - 8:00PM

Madkhan Making workshop
Create your own traditional incense burner to take home. Discover the use of Madkhan and how they pass the tradition to generations of local families
Traditional Crafts House
June 24 and 25:
4:00PM to 6:00PM
During Eid Al Adha (27 June - 2 July):
from 4:00PM - 8:00PM

Traditional Emirati Coffee Experience
Discover the Fualah tradition and learn the history of coffee as part of the country's rich culture. Join in our complimentary Emirati coffee experience and get a taste of traditional Gahwa.
Traditional Food House
March 11 and 12:
4:00pm to 6:00pm

Batheetha Making
Immerse yourself in the rich flavors of Emirati cuisine. Join us for a hands-on Bathetha making experience and learn about the process of preparing the traditional sweet dessert used to serve during special occasions
Traditional Food House
12 - 13 August & 19 - 20 August :
4:00pm to 6:00pm

Building with Seashells
Join us for a fun memorable weekend and experiment with traditional building materials. Decorate a photo frame with seashells to take home.
Emerging City
8 - 9 July and 15 - 16 July :
4:00pm to 6:00pm

Boat Tinkering Challenge
Using traditional materials in boat making,young children and adult participants will experiment by creating a cargo vessel that can hold the maximum amount of pearls or coins.
The owner of the boat with the highest buoyancy (float time) recorded will win a family museum entry ticket (2 adults + 2 children). Speak to our Cultural Guide to participate.
Culture of the Sea
September 23 & 24:
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Traditional Rope Making Demonstration
Join the live demonstration with one of the skilled artisans who craft important components of the boat. Understand the techniques behind them as they share their expertise, revealing the intricate details of traditional rope made of palm tree fibres
Culture of the Sea
September 23 & 24:
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Daily Guided Tours
Book your special interactive tours in one of our Houses. Speak to our Cultural Guide for assistance.
All Houses
Daily:
10:00am – 7:00pm

*This activity requires prior booking, to register email Booking.AlShindagha@dubaiculture.ae

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