Dubai · Al Quoz & Alserkal Avenue

The Courtyard - Culinary Classes

Learn to prepare traditional Emirati dishes like machboos, luqaimat, and harees in a restored heritage house in Al Fahidi.

About The Courtyard - Culinary Classes

Learn to prepare traditional Emirati dishes like machboos, luqaimat, and harees in a restored heritage house in Al Fahidi. Classes run for three hours with hands-on cooking followed by a communal meal of your creations. Maximum eight students per session with an Emirati chef instructor.

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The place

Getting there

Address

E11 - 1 4B St - Al Qouz Ind.first - Al Quoz - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Neighborhood

Al Quoz & Alserkal Avenue →

Nearest Metro

No direct metro station. Taxi from Noor Bank station (Red Line) is the closest option.

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Good to know

Tips, answered

Book the morning class which includes a market tour of the spice souk beforehand to source ingredients like bezar spice blend and dried limes.

Plan for about 3 hours.

The Courtyard - Culinary Classes is in the Al Quoz & Alserkal Avenue neighborhood of Dubai. The address is E11 - 1 4B St - Al Qouz Ind.first - Al Quoz - Dubai - United Arab Emirates. The area is well-served by metro.

This works well at any time of day, though mornings tend to be quieter. Weekdays are less crowded than weekends.

Comfortable shoes are recommended. Parts are outdoors, so bring a light layer.

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