Abu Dhabi Island Zone
In Abu Dhabi Island visitors can learn about life and trade in Abu Dhabi’s past, from master craftsmen and performers. They can also see the role that Emirati traditions played in the community, from craft and cooking, to schooling and policing.
Henna
Visitors can learn how henna is produced, have traditional patterns applied to their hands or try the practice themselves.
Ajfaa
Visitors will learn about the mixture of herbs used as a treatment for hair and for styling on special occasions.
Dukhoun
Visitors can watch and learn about the ingredients used to mix and burn traditional incense.
Emirati Cooking Class
Visitors can attend a scheduled cooking class and learn how to cook traditional Emirati dishes.
Textile Dyeing
Visitors can learn traditional methods of dyeing textiles in different natural colours.
Burga
Visitors will learn all about designs specific to the Emirates and how to fold and make these traditional female facemasks.
Telli
Visitors can learn the art of thread weaving from Bedouin women creating designs to make authentic traditional attire.
Qasr Al Hosn Police
Visitors can meet the police that used to protect the Fort and its Sheikhs, listen to their stories and watch them as they march and chant.
School
Children can learn about chanting and education in the traditional way in an Emirati school class.
Traditional Games
Children can try the traditional Emirati games of the past in the school playground.
Traditional House
Visitors can explore a traditional Emirati home and see how the space was used and decorated.
Wedding Celebration
Visitors can learn how Emirati women used to dress and prepare the bride’s clothes, jewellery and hair for her wedding day.
Blacksmith
Visitors can learn about this ancient craft, where the raw materials came from, how it was treated and how the produced items were used.
Pottery
Visitors can learn about this ancient craft, where the raw materials came from, how it was treated and how the produced items were used.
Dukkan
Visitors can see and purchase traditional produce including spices, coffee beans and sweets.
Coffee Shop
Visitors can purchase tea and traditional snacks with a beautiful view of the lake and Marine Area.