The Emirati way of iftar and observing Ramadan - in pictures
A member of the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Centre for Cultural Understanding serves visitors dates to break fast with. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
Traditional coffee called gahwa is also served to guests who visit the centre.
Visitors pick out dates to eat.
Visitors join a traditional Emirati iftar in one of the wind-tower houses in the heart of Dubai's Al Fahidi neighbourhood, where cultural speakers discuss Emirati culture and Ramadan.
The iftar at the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Centre for Cultural Understanding.
A wide array of local and regional dishes are served to guests, including lamb biryani, machboos and harees.
Eating with your right hand and balling up rice in the traditional way.
Visitors and residents enjoy iftar at the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Centre for Cultural Understanding.
The centre welcomes guests from all around the world who want to learn more about Emirati culture.
Staff of the centre pray after breaking their fast in the evening.
