Sameem – Story of Our Culture
The story of our land, the story of our culture
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Discover how the people of the UAE have always looked beyond the visible to see the future's potential. At the Sameem open-air pavilion, explore the distinct environments of the UAE: mountains, desert and coast through the resources that connect Emiratis to their land: water, palm and the sea. Converse with a potter or henna artist, then watch a boat-builder construct a dhow. Witness how the date palm tree has sheltered and fed generations of Emiratis, then learn how scientists today are studying their potential for planting on Mars. Through Sameem see how in the UAE, tradition is tied to the future.
Sameem – Story of Our Culture 360
Discover Sameem – Story of Our Culture in 360°
Explore the UAE'sdiverse landscapes
The Sameem open-air pavilion takes the shape of a rough rectangle built from modular majlis (or sitting place) structures, covered in woven fabrics in geometric motifs. The center of the pavilion is open, and the plot is filled with palm trees as well native UAE greenery and shrubs. Through the pavilion, different areas evoke the mountains, desert and coast.
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Explore the UAE’s coastal environment through traditional dhow boats.
Learn about the resources that connect Emiratis to their land.
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