Al Boom Tourist Village, Dubai

There is nothing quite like the Al Boom Tourist Village near Creekside Park, so you must be sure not to miss this unique experience.

The village is a recreation of Bedouin tents, with an amusement park, banquet halls, restaurants, a coffee shop, an ornamental lake and a small marina with several cruise boats, waiting to take you on a short trip around the creek and the lake. The village opened in 1991 as a very simple tourist attraction and it has grown over the years due to the increasing number of visitors. It is also a popular venue for weddings and receptions.

On your arrival at the village you will be invited to take part in a traditional Bedouin coffee ceremony, which is a mark of respect between host and invitee. You can go round the village on a camel or on horse-back. There are workshops where you can watch a typical bread-making lesson and learn about the traditions linked to henna-painting. During the day there are fantastic falcon shows to watch.

The restaurants offer an extensive menu of Arabic and Lebanese food and fresh sea food. Some of the restaurants are on board the dhows, so you can enjoy a good meal while slowly floating around the lake. All in all it’s a wonderful day out for all the family.