Explore the Emirates through the eyes of locals.

Authentic Emirati cultural experiences — hosted in our homes, our farms, and
around our bonfires. Founded by two Emiratis with stories that can't be googled.

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Emirati Authentic Experiences

Ahmad Alsumaiti

Co-Founder · Your Deleel

Abdallah Alobeidly

Co-Founder · Your Deleel

The Guides Behind MyDeleel

Two Emiratis. One promise.

“Deleel means guide in Arabic. We created MyDeleel so you could see our country the way we grew up in it.”
MyDeleel was founded on 2020 by two Emiratis with a passion for sharing the authentic culture, heritage, and untold stories of the UAE — through carefully curated experiences, storytelling, and real interactions with local traditions. We host you in our own majlis, take you to our own farm, pour your coffee ourselves. Focus on culture — not commercial tourism.

Step 1

We are a…

Hire an Emirati Tour Guide

Explore the UAE through the eyes of a local. Unlike a fixed tour, the Emirati Insights Tour is designed around you. Choose where you want to go, what you want to explore and what you want to understand — and your guide accompanies you throughout the journey.
Group Size: Flexible

Storytelling Around the Bonfire

Gather around the fire and discover the UAE through the stories of its people. Experience Emirati culture in one of its most natural forms — through storytelling.
Group Size: Flexible

Emirates Pearl Heritage Experience

Discover the story of the UAE through one of its most treasured traditions. Step into the world of Emirati pearl diving and discover how the sea, pearls and the people who searched for them helped shape life in the Emirates long before the discovery of oil.
Group Size: Minimum 8 guests

Arabic Calligraphy Experience

Discover Arabic culture through the art of the written word. Guided by an experienced calligraphy artist, participants discover the cultural significance and artistic foundations of Arabic calligraphy before learning basic techniques and creating their own personalized artwork to take home. Designed for complete beginners, the experience can be adapted to different ages, group types and occasions — making it equally suitable for cultural discovery, education, team engagement, private gatherings and special events.
Group Size: Minimum 7 guests

Inside Emirati Culture

A practical and interactive Emirati-led experience designed to help participants understand the customs, values, etiquette and social nuances that shape everyday life in the UAE. Whether you're working, living, visiting, studying or doing business in the UAE, the experience can be tailored to your audience and their needs.
Group Size: Flexible

A Farm Retreat Hosted by an Emirati Mother

Step away from the city and experience Emirati life, hospitality and traditions in a personal family setting. Spend meaningful time on a peaceful Emirati family farm, hosted by an Emirati mother who shares the traditions, flavors, stories and everyday customs that have been passed through generations.
Group Size: Flexible

Tailored Cultural Experiences

Looking for something beyond our existing experiences? We create customized Emirati cultural programs designed around your interests, audience, schedule, location and objectives.
Group Size: Flexible

Traditional Emirati Dance – Al Ayyala

Experience Al Ayyala, one of the UAE's most recognized traditional performing arts and an important expression of Emirati identity, unity and heritage.
Group Size: Flexible

Storytelling Around the Bonfire

Gather around the fire and discover the UAE through the stories of its people. Experience Emirati culture in one of its most natural forms — through storytelling.
Group Size: Flexible

Emirates Pearl Heritage Experience

Discover the story of the UAE through one of its most treasured traditions. Step into the world of Emirati pearl diving and discover how the sea, pearls and the people who searched for them helped shape life in the Emirates long before the discovery of oil.
Group Size: Minimum 8 guests

Arabic Calligraphy Experience

Discover Arabic culture through the art of the written word. Guided by an experienced calligraphy artist, participants discover the cultural significance and artistic foundations of Arabic calligraphy before learning basic techniques and creating their own personalized artwork to take home. Designed for complete beginners, the experience can be adapted to different ages, group types and occasions — making it equally suitable for cultural discovery, education, team engagement, private gatherings and special events.
Group Size: Minimum 7 guests

Inside Emirati Culture

A practical and interactive Emirati-led experience designed to help participants understand the customs, values, etiquette and social nuances that shape everyday life in the UAE. Whether you're working, living, visiting, studying or doing business in the UAE, the experience can be tailored to your audience and their needs.
Group Size: Flexible

A Day with Emirati

Spend a day with an Emirati host and experience the UAE through the people, places, stories and topics that interest you most. It isn't simply a tour. It's an opportunity to explore, ask questions, exchange perspectives and experience the UAE alongside an Emirati.
Minimum 6 guests · No maximum

A Farm Retreat Hosted by an Emirati Mother

Step away from the city and experience Emirati life, hospitality and traditions in a personal family setting. Spend meaningful time on a peaceful Emirati family farm, hosted by an Emirati mother who shares the traditions, flavors, stories and everyday customs that have been passed through generations.
Group Size: Flexible

Tailored Cultural Experiences

Looking for something beyond our existing experiences? We create customized Emirati cultural programs designed around your interests, audience, schedule, location and objectives.
Group Size: Flexible

Traditional Emirati Dance – Al Ayyala

Experience Al Ayyala, one of the UAE's most recognized traditional performing arts and an important expression of Emirati identity, unity and heritage.
Group Size: Flexible

Hire an Emirati Tour Guide

Explore the UAE through the eyes of a local. Unlike a fixed tour, the Emirati Insights Tour is designed around you. Choose where you want to go, what you want to explore and what you want to understand — and your guide accompanies you throughout the journey.
Group Size: Flexible

Storytelling Around the Bonfire

Gather around the fire and discover the UAE through the stories of its people. Experience Emirati culture in one of its most natural forms — through storytelling.
Group Size: Flexible

Emirates Pearl Heritage Experience

Discover the story of the UAE through one of its most treasured traditions. Step into the world of Emirati pearl diving and discover how the sea, pearls and the people who searched for them helped shape life in the Emirates long before the discovery of oil.
Group Size: Minimum 8 guests

Arabic Calligraphy Experience

Discover Arabic culture through the art of the written word. Guided by an experienced calligraphy artist, participants discover the cultural significance and artistic foundations of Arabic calligraphy before learning basic techniques and creating their own personalized artwork to take home. Designed for complete beginners, the experience can be adapted to different ages, group types and occasions — making it equally suitable for cultural discovery, education, team engagement, private gatherings and special events.
Group Size: Minimum 7 guests

A Day with Emirati

Spend a day with an Emirati host and experience the UAE through the people, places, stories and topics that interest you most. It isn't simply a tour. It's an opportunity to explore, ask questions, exchange perspectives and experience the UAE alongside an Emirati.
Minimum 6 guests · No maximum

A Farm Retreat Hosted by an Emirati Mother

Step away from the city and experience Emirati life, hospitality and traditions in a personal family setting. Spend meaningful time on a peaceful Emirati family farm, hosted by an Emirati mother who shares the traditions, flavors, stories and everyday customs that have been passed through generations.
Group Size: Flexible

Tailored Cultural Experiences

Looking for something beyond our existing experiences? We create customized Emirati cultural programs designed around your interests, audience, schedule, location and objectives.
Group Size: Flexible

Traditional Emirati Dance – Al Ayyala

Experience Al Ayyala, one of the UAE's most recognized traditional performing arts and an important expression of Emirati identity, unity and heritage.
Group Size: Flexible

Hire an Emirati Tour Guide

Explore the UAE through the eyes of a local. Unlike a fixed tour, the Emirati Insights Tour is designed around you. Choose where you want to go, what you want to explore and what you want to understand — and your guide accompanies you throughout the journey.
Group Size: Flexible

Emirates Pearl Heritage Experience

Discover the story of the UAE through one of its most treasured traditions. Step into the world of Emirati pearl diving and discover how the sea, pearls and the people who searched for them helped shape life in the Emirates long before the discovery of oil.
Group Size: Minimum 8 guests

Arabic Calligraphy Experience

Discover Arabic culture through the art of the written word. Guided by an experienced calligraphy artist, participants discover the cultural significance and artistic foundations of Arabic calligraphy before learning basic techniques and creating their own personalized artwork to take home. Designed for complete beginners, the experience can be adapted to different ages, group types and occasions — making it equally suitable for cultural discovery, education, team engagement, private gatherings and special events.
Group Size: Minimum 7 guests

Inside Emirati Culture

A practical and interactive Emirati-led experience designed to help participants understand the customs, values, etiquette and social nuances that shape everyday life in the UAE. Whether you're working, living, visiting, studying or doing business in the UAE, the experience can be tailored to your audience and their needs.
Group Size: Flexible

A Day with Emirati

Spend a day with an Emirati host and experience the UAE through the people, places, stories and topics that interest you most. It isn't simply a tour. It's an opportunity to explore, ask questions, exchange perspectives and experience the UAE alongside an Emirati.
Minimum 6 guests · No maximum

A Farm Retreat Hosted by an Emirati Mother

Step away from the city and experience Emirati life, hospitality and traditions in a personal family setting. Spend meaningful time on a peaceful Emirati family farm, hosted by an Emirati mother who shares the traditions, flavors, stories and everyday customs that have been passed through generations.
Group Size: Flexible

Tailored Cultural Experiences

Looking for something beyond our existing experiences? We create customized Emirati cultural programs designed around your interests, audience, schedule, location and objectives.
Group Size: Flexible

Traditional Emirati Dance – Al Ayyala

Experience Al Ayyala, one of the UAE's most recognized traditional performing arts and an important expression of Emirati identity, unity and heritage.
Group Size: Flexible

Hire an Emirati Tour Guide

Explore the UAE through the eyes of a local. Unlike a fixed tour, the Emirati Insights Tour is designed around you. Choose where you want to go, what you want to explore and what you want to understand — and your guide accompanies you throughout the journey.
Group Size: Flexible

Storytelling Around the Bonfire

Gather around the fire and discover the UAE through the stories of its people. Experience Emirati culture in one of its most natural forms — through storytelling.
Group Size: Flexible

Emirates Pearl Heritage Experience

Discover the story of the UAE through one of its most treasured traditions. Step into the world of Emirati pearl diving and discover how the sea, pearls and the people who searched for them helped shape life in the Emirates long before the discovery of oil.
Group Size: Minimum 8 guests

Arabic Coffee Experience

Discover the art, traditions and etiquette behind one of the UAE's most important symbols of hospitality. Participants will learn how Arabic coffee is prepared, experience the customs of serving and receiving coffee, understand traditional Majlis etiquette, and discover why Gahwa plays such an important role in Emirati homes, gatherings and social life.
Group Size: 10–30 guests

Arabic Calligraphy Experience

Discover Arabic culture through the art of the written word. Guided by an experienced calligraphy artist, participants discover the cultural significance and artistic foundations of Arabic calligraphy before learning basic techniques and creating their own personalized artwork to take home. Designed for complete beginners, the experience can be adapted to different ages, group types and occasions — making it equally suitable for cultural discovery, education, team engagement, private gatherings and special events.
Group Size: Minimum 7 guests

Inside Emirati Culture

A practical and interactive Emirati-led experience designed to help participants understand the customs, values, etiquette and social nuances that shape everyday life in the UAE. Whether you're working, living, visiting, studying or doing business in the UAE, the experience can be tailored to your audience and their needs.
Group Size: Flexible

A Day with Emirati

Spend a day with an Emirati host and experience the UAE through the people, places, stories and topics that interest you most. It isn't simply a tour. It's an opportunity to explore, ask questions, exchange perspectives and experience the UAE alongside an Emirati.
Minimum 6 guests · No maximum

A Farm Retreat Hosted by an Emirati Mother

Step away from the city and experience Emirati life, hospitality and traditions in a personal family setting. Spend meaningful time on a peaceful Emirati family farm, hosted by an Emirati mother who shares the traditions, flavors, stories and everyday customs that have been passed through generations.
Group Size: Flexible

STEP 2

Ten ways to live
the UAE like a local.

Every experience below was designed and is hosted by us.

Tailored Cultural Experiences

Looking for something beyond our existing experiences? We create customized Emirati cultural programs designed around your interests, audience, schedule, location and objectives.
Group Size: Flexible

Traditional Emirati Dance – Al Ayyala

Experience Al Ayyala, one of the UAE's most recognized traditional performing arts and an important expression of Emirati identity, unity and heritage.
Group Size: Flexible

Hire an Emirati Tour Guide

Explore the UAE through the eyes of a local. Unlike a fixed tour, the Emirati Insights Tour is designed around you. Choose where you want to go, what you want to explore and what you want to understand — and your guide accompanies you throughout the journey.
Group Size: Flexible

Storytelling Around the Bonfire

Gather around the fire and discover the UAE through the stories of its people. Experience Emirati culture in one of its most natural forms — through storytelling.
Group Size: Flexible

Emirates Pearl Heritage Experience

Discover the story of the UAE through one of its most treasured traditions. Step into the world of Emirati pearl diving and discover how the sea, pearls and the people who searched for them helped shape life in the Emirates long before the discovery of oil.
Group Size: Minimum 8 guests

Arabic Coffee Experience

Discover the art, traditions and etiquette behind one of the UAE's most important symbols of hospitality. Participants will learn how Arabic coffee is prepared, experience the customs of serving and receiving coffee, understand traditional Majlis etiquette, and discover why Gahwa plays such an important role in Emirati homes, gatherings and social life.
Group Size: 10–30 guests

Arabic Calligraphy Experience

Discover Arabic culture through the art of the written word. Guided by an experienced calligraphy artist, participants discover the cultural significance and artistic foundations of Arabic calligraphy before learning basic techniques and creating their own personalized artwork to take home. Designed for complete beginners, the experience can be adapted to different ages, group types and occasions — making it equally suitable for cultural discovery, education, team engagement, private gatherings and special events.
Group Size: Minimum 7 guests

Inside Emirati Culture

A practical and interactive Emirati-led experience designed to help participants understand the customs, values, etiquette and social nuances that shape everyday life in the UAE. Whether you're working, living, visiting, studying or doing business in the UAE, the experience can be tailored to your audience and their needs.
Group Size: Flexible

A Day with Emirati

Spend a day with an Emirati host and experience the UAE through the people, places, stories and topics that interest you most. It isn't simply a tour. It's an opportunity to explore, ask questions, exchange perspectives and experience the UAE alongside an Emirati.
Minimum 6 guests · No maximum

A Farm Retreat Hosted by an Emirati Mother

Step away from the city and experience Emirati life, hospitality and traditions in a personal family setting. Spend meaningful time on a peaceful Emirati family farm, hosted by an Emirati mother who shares the traditions, flavors, stories and everyday customs that have been passed through generations.
Group Size: Flexible

Signature Experience

A Day with an Emirati

There is no better way to understand the UAE than through its food,
traditions, and stories — shared by those who lived them.

Our most immersive experience brings you into an Emirati home for
conversation, cultural activities, and authentic hospitality.

Guest Stories

In our guests' own words.

Real reviews from real guests — refreshed monthly from TripAdvisor and Google.

Truly fascinating, the amount of dedication from the founders is amazing, the experience itself was unbelievable and the instructor was lovely!

Guest Review

Great to see a group of passionate locals bringing the community together through different experiences that include culture. Looking forward to many more events.

Guest Review

Founders MyDeleel, Ahmed & Abdullah, truly you guys are so amazing & so inspiring! You are touching many people lives not only the tourists but also local vendors whom you’ve made so happy! Keep it up & continue to make a difference!

Guest Review

Ahmed and Abdallah are two of the most hospitable humble people who showcase their passion for Emirati culture. This was very obvious in the whole experience and i can’t recommend them enough! Definitely looking forward to taking more family and friends and enjoying the different experiences they offer.

Guest Review

I had a beautiful experience today. I am so happy to learn the different techniques of the Arabic calligraphy. Abdallah was an amazing teacher. He was so kind and patient to answer all my questions. I felt the introduction was a little long that we could have had more practice with the lettering. Overall, I really enjoyed and learnt how to do Arabic Calligraphy. Thank You MyDeleel for these workshops. All the best for all your future projects.

Guest Review

I loved the ease of the interaction. It felt like meeting with friends that would answer all our questions that we had regarding the UAE and it’s heritage. They were both fun and knowledgeable making us guess the reason for some traditions which enhanced our learning. I had been in the souq several times before but never had the opportunity to experience it this way. It was truly enjoyable.

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