What actually happens in a majlis?
The guest room that shaped Emirati society — and what toexpect when you’re invited in.
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.
discover the history and cultural significance of Arabic coffee in
Emirati society.
learn about the ingredients, preparation and traditional techniques behind
Gahwa.
discover who is served first, how the cup is held and why the way coffee is
served matters.
learn the gestures and unspoken customs every guest should know.
understand the role of the Majlis and how guests are traditionally
welcomed.
experience the relationship between Gahwa, dates and Emirati hospitality.
hear the traditions and stories surrounding coffee, family gatherings and
Emirati social life.
participate rather than simply watch.
ask questions about Emirati hospitality, traditions and everyday culture.
A relaxed cultural activity where employees learn about Emirati hospitality while sharing coffee and conversation outside the usual workplace setting.
Help employees new to the UAE understand an important part of local etiquette — particularly useful before attending Emirati meetings, Majlis gatherings or engaging with local clients.
Learn the cultural significance of Arabic coffee within business relationships, meetings and hospitality in the UAE.
Ideal for hotels, restaurants, airlines, tourism companies and customer-facing teams wanting to better understand Emirati hospitality standards and guest expectations.
An interactive way to introduce students to Emirati heritage through something they can see, smell, taste and participate in.
The experience can explore Arabic coffee through the perspectives of culture, anthropology, hospitality, heritage and Emirati social traditions.
Go beyond simply drinking Arabic coffee and understand what the experience means when you're welcomed into an Emirati home or Majlis.
A culturally meaningful addition to official visits and delegation programs, offering guests an informal introduction to Emirati hospitality.
An approachable cultural activity for families, friends and private gatherings looking to experience something distinctly Emirati.
The Arabic Coffee Experience can also potentially be adapted into a cultural activation for conferences, exhibitions and corporate events
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!
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.
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.
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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