A Day with Emirati

See the UAE through a local perspective.

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.

Experience Details

Interactive, discussion-led, and tailored to you.

Available
upon request
Group size
Any
Timing
upon request
Lunch Experience
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Dinner Experience
4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Led by Emirati hosts

Experience Categories

Create a Day Around
Your Interests

01

Historical & Heritage Tour

Explore historic neighborhoods, heritage sites and significant landmarks while discovering how the UAE developed from its early communities into the country it is today.

02

Emirati Food Experience / Street Food Tour

Discover Emirati and local flavors through traditional dishes, neighborhood favorites and the stories and customs surrounding food in the UAE.

03

A Day in a Majlis.

Experience Emirati hospitality in a traditional social setting. Learn about the importance of the majlis, Arabic coffee, local etiquette and conversation in Emirati society.

Inside the Session

Culture, shared the way it is lived.

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.

Guest Review

Deleel Diaries

Stories for travellers
planning their trip.

Local guides, hidden gems, and traditions explained — written by the people who live them.

What actually happens in a majlis?

What actually happens in a majlis?

The guest room that shaped Emirati society — and what toexpect when you’re invited in.

A local’s guide to Emirati streetfood

A local’s guide to Emirati streetfood

Beyond shawarma: the dishes we grew up on, and exactlywhere to find them.

Old Dubai beyond the guidebooks

Old Dubai beyond the guidebooks

The alleys, cafés and corners of Al Fahidi that most visitorswalk right past.

Book Our Experience

Ready to understand the
UAE from the inside?

Tell us about your group and we'll tailor the session to your audience, industry and goals.