Know your UAE
The Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid
Centre for Cultural Understanding
Open Doors. Open Minds
A
ccording to the website of
the Sheikh Mohammed bin
Rashid Centre for Cultural
Understanding (SMCCU):
SMCCU is located at House 26, Al Mussallah
Road, Al Fahidi District, Bur Dubai.
“Dubai is a uniquely modern and
cosmopolitan city and the United
Arab Emirates is home for families
from all over the world, each with their
own distinctive culture. Expatriates
and UAE nationals are neighbours;
however, they can also be strangers.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin
Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President
and Prime Minister of the UAE and
Ruler of Dubai, saw the need to reach
out and educate expatriates in the
traditions and customs of the UAE.
His vision led to the creation of The
Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural
Understanding (SMCCU) in 1998.”
The SMCCU is easily one of the best
places for expatriates and visitors to
receive authentic information on the
cultural practices and traditions of the
UAE in a comfortable, entertaining
and welcoming environment that
is reminiscent of the country’s rich
hospitality.
A number of influential world leaders,
international celebrities and members
of the UAE government have all been
hosted at the Sheikh Mohammed
bin Rashid Centre for Cultural
Understanding.
Located at House 26, Al Mussallah
Road, Al Fahidi District in the Bur Dubai
area, guests have the opportunity to
pick and choose from an extensive
list of activities that include; heritage
tours, mosque visits, cultural meals
and cultural awareness discussions
among other offerings.
SMCCU & Education
Many students who are new to the UAE
learn about aspects of the culture from
their Emirati classmates and persons
in their immediate surroundings.
However, in order to give students a
more genuine experience and correct
information, a visit to SMCCU can be
quite useful. In fact, both teachers and
students can benefit greatly from the
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After The Bell
A quick look at the
traditional brunch inside
the main Majlis at SMCCU.