This page will assist you with lodging and places to visit during the 2024 Arab American Studies Association conference. Dearborn has rich tapestry of Arab American culture, hidden arts gems, and unexpected delights. Further, Detroit is home to some of America’s oldest architecture and urban communities. We hope that you can take time to visit the many sites and experiences the area has to offer!
Travel and Lodging Discounts
The AASA has coordinated discounts with the Hampton Inn near the Arab American National Museum. The hotel can provide Arabic language services by calling +1 (313)562-0000 and providing the group code, C-AAS.
(313) 562-0000 اذا تحتاج مساعدة للفندق, اتصل
Additionally, the AASA has coordinated shuttle services to take members to and from the hotel to the Arab American National Museum. Shuttles will run on Friday Evening, Saturday Morning and Evening, and Sunday Morning.
Click here for discounted rates at the Hampton Inn.
The closest airport to the Hampton Inn is the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Local Site Guide
Things To-Do in Detroit:
- John K. King Bookstore: Over a million books in stock
- Detroit Public Library: Beautiful library
- Heidelberg Project: An outdoor art project in urban Detroit with a mission to re-develop and sustain the city through the celebration of culture.
- Guardian Building: A historical landmark in Detroit
- Masonic Temple: The world’s largest Masonic temple
- Eastern Market: One of the world’s largest outdoor farmer’s market
- The Muslim Center: Great center of Muslim American History, frequently visited by Malcolm X
- Library Street Collective: Art exhibits
Things To-Do in Dearborn:
- Arab American National Museum
- Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
- Greenfield Village (Can see the Wright brother’s home)
- Islamic Center of America (America’s largest masjid)
- Ford Rouge Factory Tour (Can see the assembly line)
Dearborn Arab American Food:
- Sheeba (Yemeni)
- Haneeth House (Yemeni)
- Roti Max Bakery (Yemeni)
- Ishtar (Iraqi, Sterling Heights)
- Arbeel Kabab (Iraqi)
- Al Tayeb Restaurant (Lebanese, good for breakfast)
- Dearborn Meat Market (General, great shawarma)
- Al Ameer’s (Lebanese, 25+ years in Dearborn)
- Cedarland Restaurant (Lebanese, 20+ years in Dearborn)
- Malek al Kabob (Lebanese)
- Hamido’s/Tuhama’s (Lebanese, great shawarma)
- Al Chabab (Syrian)
- M Cantina (Cuban/Mexican/Lebanese fusion)
- Saffron De Twah (Moroccan, Detroit)
- Holy Cluck Food Truck (Halal tenders are sourced from local Dearborn markets)
Dearborn Arab American Coffee and Desserts:
