Emirati tour guide and camel farm owner Ahmed Al Jafflah works at the Sheikh Mohammed Cultural Centre for Understanding, offering tours in Dubai, introducing visitors and residents to the nation's traditions. Anna Nielsen / The National
Ahmed Al Jafflah takes guests on a tour of the Al Fahidi Historical District, where you'll find Al Farooq Mosque. Anna Nielsen / The National
Before working with the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding, Ahmed Al Jafflah worked for Emirates airline for 29 years. Anna Nielsen / The National
Sheikh Mohammed Cultural Centre for Understanding in Al Fahidi Historical District. Anna Nielsen / The National
The centre offers an iftar meal in the evenings throughout Ramadan. Anna Nielsen / The National
Ahmed Al Jafflah will invite visitors to the centre to watch he and his colleagues pray. Anna Nielsen / The National
During Ramadan, the evening tarawih prayer is longer than usual, at about 30 to 45 minutes, says Ahmed Al Jafflah. Anna Nielsen / The National
Visitors can break the fast with the employees at the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding. Anna Nielsen for the National
The centre asks guests to arrive about half an hour before iftar during Ramadan. Anna Nielsen / The National
Ahmed Al Jafflah will lead iftar sessions at the centre throughout Ramadan. Anna Nielsen / The National
A range of traditional dishes are on offer each evening at the centre. Anna Nielsen / The National
Guests will also get a taste of traditional Arabic coffee. Anna Nielsen / The National
Ahmed Al Jafflah talks to The National about age-old Ramadan traditions. Anna Nielsen / The National
