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The guest room that shaped Emirati society — and what toexpect when you’re invited in.
Experience Emirati culture in one of its most natural forms — through storytelling.
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Stories can explore themes such as Emirati values, leadership, resilience, community, collaboration and the UAE's transformation — creating a cultural team experience rather than a conventional corporate activity.
Bring UAE heritage to life through age-appropriate stories about childhood, family, desert life, the sea, traditions, folklore and how previous generations lived.
Sessions can be developed around areas of study such as Emirati society, oral history, religion, identity, anthropology, heritage, social change and modernization.
An informal and personal way to understand the UAE beyond its landmarks by hearing stories about the people, traditions and experiences behind the country.
A relaxed cultural addition to official programs that creates opportunities for genuine conversation and cultural exchange.
Use storytelling to introduce Emirati values, social customs and ways of thinking as part of a broader cultural onboarding experience.
A memorable evening activity where different generations can gather together, listen, ask questions and experience Emirati hospitality.
Stories can focus on the UAE's development, leadership, resilience, ambition and the relationship between traditional values and modern progress.
Ideal for writers, artists, filmmakers, designers and cultural professionals interested in oral traditions, local narratives, folklore and Emirati identity.
The experience can be adapted as an evening cultural program, closing activity, fireside conversation or intimate storytelling element within a larger event.
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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