Explore The Emirati Culture At Qaryat Al Torath Heritage Village!

By Nihan Ashraf 02/02/2023

The Qaryat Al Torath Heritage Village may be reached from the nation's capital in roughly one hour and a half.

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It is located in the Ain Al Fayda neighbourhood of Al Ain, which is the beautiful garden city and the heritage heartland of Abu Dhabi.

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It is comprised of 32 souk (market stalls) that offer a wide selection of traditional Emirati dishes and handicrafts.

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While viewing traditional attire, spices, perfumes, date palm goods, and other accessories, visitors can watch Bedouin (nomadic Arab) women creating stunning crafts.

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This is a great place to get something to remember your trip by or to buy gifts for people back home.

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Several restaurants offer authentic Emirati food, such as traditional tea, Arabic dishes, and sweets that are hard to resist.

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Daily hours of operation for the Qaryat al Torath Heritage Village are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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The Qaryat al Torath Heritage Village has a 5 DHS entry fee per person that must be paid in order to enter.

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It is highly recommended that go to Qaryat Al Torath Heritage Village if you want to learn about Abu Dhabi's rich cultural heritage.

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