Traditional Emirati Cooking Class & Bedouin Dinner

• Hands-on traditional Emirati cooking class with a local chef.
• Located in the peaceful desert environment of Al Marmoom Oasis.
• Choose between a chicken or lamb culinary menu.
• Learn to cook authentic dishes such as Chicken Salona, Lamb Madrouba, Machboos rice, and grilled kebabs.
• Chef demonstration of classic Middle Eastern dishes including hummus, muhammara, Arabic salad, and fresh khubz bread.
• Enjoy your self-cooked meal in a traditional Bedouin-style camp setting.
• Cultural activities including storytelling and local music.
• Henna painting experience.
• Learn interesting stories about falcons, camels, and Arabian horses in Emirati culture.
• Photo opportunities in the oasis desert camp.

• Cooking class at Al Marmoom Oasis with a professional local chef
• Dedicated cooking station with utensils and ingredients
• Choice of chicken or lamb menu
• Traditional Emirati snacks (Luqaimat or Regag)
• Arabic tea or Arabic coffee welcome drink
• Full meal prepared during the cooking session (rice, grilled kebabs, salads, dips, and bread)
• Henna painting experience
• Cultural storytelling about falcons, camels, and Arabian horses
• Photo opportunities at the Bedouin-style camp

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Personal expenses
• Additional food or beverages not mentioned in the inclusions
• Gratuities (optional)

• Advance booking is required to secure your preferred menu option.
• Guests must select either the chicken or lamb culinary journey at the time of booking.
• The activity involves hands-on cooking and interaction with the chef.
• The experience takes place in a desert oasis setting and may include uneven surfaces.
• Children should be accompanied by an adult. Child below 5 yrs are free.
• Comfortable clothing and footwear are recommended.
• Arrive at the venue at least 10–15 minutes before the scheduled start time.
• Inform the organizer in advance if you have food allergies or dietary restrictions.
• The experience is designed to be interactive, so guests are encouraged to participate in cooking.
• Weather conditions in the desert may vary, especially during evening hours.
• Bring a camera or smartphone to capture the desert oasis views and cultural moments.

The experience takes place at Al Marmoom Oasis, located within the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve.

By Car / Taxi

• Approximately 50–60 minutes drive from Downtown Dubai.

• Visitors can take a taxi or ride-hailing services such as Uber or Careem.

By Tour Transfer

• Some operators offer optional hotel pickup and drop-off services (not included unless specified in the booking).

By Self-Drive

• Guests driving themselves can follow GPS directions to Al Marmoom Oasis desert camp area and park at the designated visitor parking area.