Religion & Culture

Religion Listings

  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter–Day Saints                          04 884 6630 
  • Emirates Baptist Church                                                             04 349 1596 
  • Holy Trinity Church (Church of England)                                  04 337 0247 
  • New Frontiers Int’l New Covenant Church                               04 335 1597 
  • St Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church                          04 884 5104 
  • St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church                                             04 337 0087 
  • United Christian Church of Dubai                                              04 344 2509 

CULTURAL LISTINGS

  • Dubai Museum                                                                       www.dubaitourism.ae
  • Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding www.cultures.ae
  • Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities  www.iacad.gov.ae
  • Heritage & Diving Village                                                      www.dubaitourism.ae
  • Godolphin Gallery                                                                  www.godolphin.com
  • Majlis Gallery                                                                          www.majlisgallery.com
  • Jumeirah Mosque                                                                  www.cultures.ae
  • The Big Bus Company                                                          www.bigbus.co.uk
  • Jumana (Secret of the Desert)                                            www.alsahra.com
Dubai Museum represents past Dubai, it displays the windtowers which are the oldest form of airconditioning, a traditional Emirati house with a typical kitchen and bedroom featured, a souk in the 1950s.  Much has been  learnt about Dubai's past through archaecological findings and many remnants are on display here.

Many tours are organised to give you a true appreciation of Dubai then and now.  Several tour companies are at hand to organise desert safari trips. If you feel adventurous enough to drive yourself please ask someone who is familiar with driving in the desert to come along with you. A 4X4 vehicle is essential.
Once in the desert you will see many camel farms,exercise caution when you see camel crossing signs..... the injury or killing of a camel carries a severe penalty and your vehicle will certainly be damaged. 

Camel's milk is readily available in supermarkets in Dubai .High in protein, rich in fat and calcium it provides a healthy alternate to cows or goats milk (which is also readily available) and is part of every Arabic celebration.

Camel racing is a commercial venture as well as a thrilling hobby…. Nowadays, instead of jockeys ( which were traditionally children), robotic jockeys are perched high on the camel's backs, the controller follows close behind in a jeep.

Souks are a lively part of Dubai’s rich culture, the textile souk selling many wonderful silks and other fabrics from the east, the spice souk selling every imaginable spice -  the aroma as one walks past is absolutely wonderful.
Don't forget the gold souk with its dazzling window displays and the chitter chatter of vendors trying to strike the best deal .

Modern day replicas of the traditional souks such as Madinat Souk ( Jumeirah). Khan Murjan (Wafi) and Souk Al Bahar ( Old Town – Burj Dubai) offer you all the traditional atmosphere in a far plusher environment.

Take a trip across the Dubai creek in a tradition Arabic dhow or an abra and enjoy the splendour of the Dubai skyline, as well as experiencing the hussle and bussle of port activity.  Many imports to Dubai are off loaded at the creek side and it is common place to see TV's, fridges, etc sitting on the dockside awaiting transfer to warehouses arround Dubai.

Jumana – The Secret of the Desert –at  Al Sahara Desert Resort in Dubailand. A colourful lively show set to a desert backdrop depicting Arabian Folklore .