{"id":11172,"date":"2019-03-06T09:36:25","date_gmt":"2019-03-06T05:36:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.middleeastevents.com\/blog\/?p=11172"},"modified":"2019-03-06T09:36:25","modified_gmt":"2019-03-06T05:36:25","slug":"smccu-guests-can-enjoy-artist-quentin-desmit-bee-project-an-emirati-cafe-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.middleeastevents.com\/blog\/smccu-guests-can-enjoy-artist-quentin-desmit-bee-project-an-emirati-cafe-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"SMCCU Guests Can Enjoy Artist Quentin Desmit, BEE PROJECT, An Emirati Caf\u00e8 And More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you are heading to the SIKKA Art Fair this year and want a taste of genuine Emirati culture for the whole family, be sure to visit SMCCU. The Centre is hosting various activities and an exhibition from 16th\u00a0&#8211; 24th\u00a0March.<\/p>\n<p>Exhibition by Quentin Desmit: The Wheel of Tolerance &#8211;\u00a0The Wheel of Tolerance celebrates the perfect mix of modern and tradition. Belgian artist Desmit uses iconic landmarks of the city to create star shaped patterns that fit into a wheel. The star is a symbol of guidance, and the artist&#8217;s work pinpoints the city of Dubai as the world&#8217;s example of tolerance and modernity.\u00a0Admission free<\/p>\n<p>Istekan Caf\u00e9 &#8211;\u00a0Come and enjoy some Emirati red tea, cooked over the coals or try a local board game; take in the atmosphere of the local and traditional caf\u00e9 culture.\u00a0Complimentary tea &amp; Arabic coffee<\/p>\n<p>Calligraphy Workshop &#8211;\u00a0Guests can learn more about the art and history of calligraphy. Mondays and Wednesdays, 7pm (60 mins),\u00a0100 AED per person<\/p>\n<p>Dubai Drums &#8211;\u00a0A favorite at SMCCU and ideal for The Year of Tolerance. The energy and harmony of these drumming sessions brings everyone together.\u00a0\u00a016<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0March, weekends and 24<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0March, 3-5 sessions a day.\u00a0Free of charge<\/p>\n<p>BEE PROJECT &#8211;\u00a0For its smaller guests, SMCCU has collaborated with BEE PROJECT, and during SIKKA children can make their own natural honey wax candles. Suitable from 4 years of age onwards Thursdays, 6pm, 7pm, Fridays 5pm, 6pm (45 mins).\u00a025 AED per child<\/p>\n<p>Cultural Q&amp;As (On stage) &#8211;\u00a0&#8220;Open Doors, Open Minds&#8221; is SMCCU&#8217;s policy and all questions \u2013 no matter how sensitive \u2013 are welcome and answered. \u00a021<sup>st<\/sup>, 22<sup>nd<\/sup>, 23<sup>rd<\/sup>\u00a0March 7pm, (45 mins).\u00a0Admission free<\/p>\n<p>SMCCU will be open on weekdays: 11am \u2013 11pm and weekends: 11am \u2013 midnight, during SIKKA. To book, or for more information on SMCCU&#8217;s participation in the SIKKA Art Fair, or any of SMCCU&#8217;s tours, meals or programmes, please contact SMCCU office on: 04 353 6666.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11173\" src=\"http:\/\/www.middleeastevents.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/D-5-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.middleeastevents.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/D-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.middleeastevents.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/D-5.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11174\" src=\"http:\/\/www.middleeastevents.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/D1-3-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.middleeastevents.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/D1-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.middleeastevents.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/D1-3.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are heading to the SIKKA Art Fair this year and want a taste of genuine Emirati culture for the whole family, be sure to visit SMCCU. 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