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18 November 2024
Networking day
Networking Day will offer participants an exclusive Emirati experience on 18 November and provide an occasion to share and connect with one another. In contrast to the official days of the Dubai Future Forum, this day will take participants on a journey into the UAE’s past – through its food, its traditions and its heritage. Please note that this day is an optional opportunity for Dubai Future Forum participants and sign up is mandatory.
Choose from one of the following experiences
Breakfast in an old Emirati home with Old Dubai Tour
- 9.30am-12.30pm
- AED 285
- Meeting Point: Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant
Guests will enjoy an authentic Emirati breakfast in a traditional setting, followed by a cultural Q&A session. The tour includes exploring the Al Fahidi District & Fort, the Dubai Museum (from the outside), a tolerance walk around the Dubai Grand Mosque and Shiva Hindu Temple, along with visits to the Dagger House, Coffee Museum, spice and gold souqs, and a traditional Abra ride across Dubai Creek. Refreshments include fresh juices from Dubai’s oldest juice store.
- Vegetarian option available
Recommendations to have:
- Sunblock
- Comfortable shoes
- Water
- Hat
- Cash
Morning Tour of Old Dubai: See Dubai’s Past through the Present
- 10.30am-12.30pm
- AED 195
- Meeting Point: Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant
The walking tour in Old Dubai’s Al Fahidi district includes visits to historic Emirati homes, wind towers, Al Fahidi Fort, and Dubai Museum (from the outside). Guests will enjoy Arabic coffee at the Coffee Museum, explore the Dagger House, take a tolerance walk around the Dubai Grand Mosque and Shiva Hindu Temple, ride across the Dubai Creek in a traditional Abra, and visit the spice and gold souqs. Refreshments include fresh juices from Dubai’s oldest juice store.
Recommendations to have:
- Sunblock
- Comfortable shoes
- Water
- Hat
- Cash
Lunch in an old Emirati home
- 1:00pm-2.30pm
- AED 185
- Meeting Point: Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant
Guests will enjoy lunch in a traditional majlis setting, where they will have the opportunity to try a variety of local dishes and learn Emirati dining etiquette. The experience includes a cultural Q&A session, offering insights into local traditions and an open discussion on Emirati culture.
- Vegetarian option available
Afternoon Tour of Old Dubai: See Dubai’s Past through the Present
- 3:00pm-5:00pm
- AED 195
- Meeting Point: Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant
The walking tour in Old Dubai’s Al Fahidi district includes visits to historic Emirati homes, wind towers, Al Fahidi Fort, and Dubai Museum (from the outside). Guests will enjoy Arabic coffee at the Coffee Museum, explore the Dagger House, take a tolerance walk around the Dubai Grand Mosque and Shiva Hindu Temple, ride across the Dubai Creek in a traditional Abra, and visit the spice and gold souqs. Refreshments include fresh juices from Dubai’s oldest juice store.
Recommendations to have:
- Sunblock
- Comfortable shoes
- Water
- Hat
- Cash
Boat Tour on the Dubai Creek
- 3:00pm-4:00pm, 4:00pm-5:00pm, 5:00pm-6:00pm
- AED 165
- Meeting Point: Al Fahidi Marine Transport Station
The one-hour boat tour on a traditional Abra explores Dubai Creek’s pivotal role in the city’s transformation. Narrated by Emirati storytellers, guests will learn about key historical sites, Dubai Creek’s dredging project, and its influence on business, trade, traditional occupations, and the city’s first bank and hotel.
Recommendations to have:
- Sunblock
- Comfortable shoes
- Water
- Hat
- Cash
The Afaneen Collective Experience
- 6:00pm-8:00pm
- Free
- Meeting Point: Tamashee
The Afaneen Collective is a vibrant neighbourhood of homegrown brands offering a contemporary take on UAE traditions. Mirzam Chocolate and Tamashee are two such brands that guests will have the opportunity to visit. The experience will also feature activities such as live henna application, oud performances, and an Emirati handicrafts station.
Emirati Dinner and Performance
- 7:00-8:30pm
- AED 185
- Meeting Point: Al Fanar Restaurant
This is a must-attend event for everyone to come together to wrap up the day and get excited for the two days that will follow. The carefully curated dinner menu will offer a true taste of the local cuisine, showcasing the rich maritime traditions of the region. Guests will also be invited to participate in a traditional Emirati performance, with guidance from our performers group.
Participants are responsible to make their own way to selected activities. Please check out our travel page for local transport recommendations. These experiences have been curated specifically for Dubai Future Forum participants and as such are only valid for 18 November. Once an experience has been paid, we are unable to offer any refunds or exchange vouchers.
Bedouin Culture Safari Experience
For those of you staying in Dubai a little longer and wish to visit our beautiful desert, please email us to receive the Promo Code for this experience, available for the month of November.
