100% FREESMCCU Open House — step inside an Emirati heritage home
Explore a traditional Emirati house, discover pearl-diving objects in its mini-museum, try traditional clothing and enjoy rooftop views across Al Fahidi. General entry is free during the winter Open House season.
SMCCU exterior photographed in 2016; historical venue photograph.
Al Fahidi, Dubai · House 26, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Al Musallah Street, Bur Dubai, Dubai
Follow organiser directions for the exact entrance.
When to go
November–February, 16:00–20:00; check the organiser for the next open date.
What’s free & what to know
- Free general entry; no advance booking required.
- Available during the November–February Open House season, 16:00–20:00.
- Separate cultural workshops need advance booking and are not included in this free-entry listing.
- Specialty coffee purchases are optional.
Sources & photo credit
Last successfully checked 10 Oct 2026. Availability can change; check with the organiser before travelling.
Current official Open House page states free general admission, no booking, families/visitors/residents welcome, November–February 16:00–20:00, House 26.
Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural UnderstandingPhoto: Lyleham · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cropped to 16:9, resized to 1200/640 pixels and compressed as WebP.