Authentic Emirati Cooking
Learn traditional recipes guided by an experienced local chef
Dubai: Traditional Emirati Cooking Class & Bedouin Dinner
Dubai4h4.8 · 800 reviewsOperating since 2010Last booked 19 hours ago
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Dubai: Traditional Emirati Cooking Class & Bedouin Dinner
Operating since 2010Last booked 19 hours ago
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About this experience
Learn to cook authentic Emirati dishes in the heart of the desert. Choose from a chicken, lamb, or vegetarian menu, and prepare traditional recipes alongside an experienced chef. After cooking, sit back and enjoy your meal in a welcoming cultural desert camp, surrounded by local hospitality and heritage.
What makes this trip worth booking?
Premium experiences. Authentic moments. Unmatched value.
Authentic Emirati Cooking
Learn traditional recipes guided by an experienced local chef
Choice of Curated Menus
Select chicken, lamb, or vegetarian dishes before you arrive
Desert Oasis Setting
Cook and dine in a peaceful Bedouin-style camp in Al Marmoom
Cultural Dining Experience
Enjoy music, stories, and photos while dining under desert skies
Choice of Curated Menus
Select chicken, lamb, or vegetarian dishes before you arrive
Desert Oasis Setting
Cook and dine in a peaceful Bedouin-style camp in Al Marmoom
Cultural Dining Experience
Enjoy music, stories, and photos while dining under desert skies
Your trip, hour by hour
Warm Emirati Welcome
Start your evening at the Al Marmoom Oasis cooking venue, where your host greets you with traditional Emirati hospitality. Enjoy freshly made luqaimat with Arabic tea or coffee, followed by a short introduction to the class and safety guidelines.
Start your evening at the Al Marmoom Oasis cooking venue, where your host greets you with traditional Emirati hospitality. Enjoy freshly made luqaimat with Arabic tea or coffee, followed by a short introduction to the class and safety guidelines.
Choose Your Cooking Menu
When booking, select from chicken, lamb, or vegetarian options based on your preference. Chicken Cooking Option: Prepare chicken majboos and grilled chicken tikka, while the chef demonstrates how to make Arabic salad and fresh rogag bread. Lamb Cooking Option: Cook lamb majboos and grilled lamb kofta, accompanied by Arabic salad and freshly made rogag bread. Vegetarian Cooking Option: Prepare vegetable saloona, vegetable barbecue, fresh salads, and learn to make rogag bread served with Arabic rice.
When booking, select from chicken, lamb, or vegetarian options based on your preference. Chicken Cooking Option: Prepare chicken majboos and grilled chicken tikka, while the chef demonstrates how to make Arabic salad and fresh rogag bread. Lamb Cooking Option: Cook lamb majboos and grilled lamb kofta, accompanied by Arabic salad and freshly made rogag bread. Vegetarian Cooking Option: Prepare vegetable saloona, vegetable barbecue, fresh salads, and learn to make rogag bread served with Arabic rice.
Cook with a Local Chef
Learn traditional techniques and recipes as the chef guides you step by step through each dish, sharing insights into Emirati cuisine and culture.
Learn traditional techniques and recipes as the chef guides you step by step through each dish, sharing insights into Emirati cuisine and culture.
Bedouin-Style Dining Experience
After cooking, retreat to a cozy Bedouin-style lounge and enjoy the meal you’ve prepared amidst serene oasis and desert views. Dine to the sounds of traditional music, local stories, and enjoy photo opportunities in a peaceful desert setting.
After cooking, retreat to a cozy Bedouin-style lounge and enjoy the meal you’ve prepared amidst serene oasis and desert views. Dine to the sounds of traditional music, local stories, and enjoy photo opportunities in a peaceful desert setting.
Warm Emirati Welcome
Start your evening at the Al Marmoom Oasis cooking venue, where your host greets you with traditional Emirati hospitality. Enjoy freshly made luqaimat with Arabic tea or coffee, followed by a short introduction to the class and safety guidelines.
Start your evening at the Al Marmoom Oasis cooking venue, where your host greets you with traditional Emirati hospitality. Enjoy freshly made luqaimat with Arabic tea or coffee, followed by a short introduction to the class and safety guidelines.
Choose Your Cooking Menu
When booking, select from chicken, lamb, or vegetarian options based on your preference. Chicken Cooking Option: Prepare chicken majboos and grilled chicken tikka, while the chef demonstrates how to make Arabic salad and fresh rogag bread. Lamb Cooking Option: Cook lamb majboos and grilled lamb kofta, accompanied by Arabic salad and freshly made rogag bread. Vegetarian Cooking Option: Prepare vegetable saloona, vegetable barbecue, fresh salads, and learn to make rogag bread served with Arabic rice.
When booking, select from chicken, lamb, or vegetarian options based on your preference. Chicken Cooking Option: Prepare chicken majboos and grilled chicken tikka, while the chef demonstrates how to make Arabic salad and fresh rogag bread. Lamb Cooking Option: Cook lamb majboos and grilled lamb kofta, accompanied by Arabic salad and freshly made rogag bread. Vegetarian Cooking Option: Prepare vegetable saloona, vegetable barbecue, fresh salads, and learn to make rogag bread served with Arabic rice.
Cook with a Local Chef
Learn traditional techniques and recipes as the chef guides you step by step through each dish, sharing insights into Emirati cuisine and culture.
Learn traditional techniques and recipes as the chef guides you step by step through each dish, sharing insights into Emirati cuisine and culture.
Bedouin-Style Dining Experience
After cooking, retreat to a cozy Bedouin-style lounge and enjoy the meal you’ve prepared amidst serene oasis and desert views. Dine to the sounds of traditional music, local stories, and enjoy photo opportunities in a peaceful desert setting.
After cooking, retreat to a cozy Bedouin-style lounge and enjoy the meal you’ve prepared amidst serene oasis and desert views. Dine to the sounds of traditional music, local stories, and enjoy photo opportunities in a peaceful desert setting.
Inclusions
What’s included
- Entry ticket to Al Marmoom camp
- Cooking class with local chef
- Use of cooking station, utensils, and ingredients
- Choice of vegetable, chicken or lamb menu
- Emirati snacks (luqaimat or regag) with Arabic tea or coffee
- Full meal of cooked dishes (rice, grilled kebabs, salads, dips, bread)
- Henna painting
- Cultural activities (stories about falcon, camel, Arabian horse)
- Photo opportunities in the camp and with animals
Not included
- Return Transfers
- Expenses that are not mentioned
- Tipping (not mandatory, but appreciated)
Good to know
- The tour does not include transfers unless the option is selected as addon · If your skin is sensitive to henna, it is advised not to do it. · It is recommended to wear loose clothes during summer and long clothes and jackets during winter
Not allowed
- Alcohol and drugs
Not suitable for
- Children under 3 years
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