A cultural & Social Space 

This activity guide is designed for people of all ages. It provides an introduction to the Emirati majlis, a social space that is central to the Emirati home and an important aspect of everyday life in the Emirates.  

The majlis with its hosts, guests, and conversations, is a social, cultural, literary, and educational space; and an important platform that preserves Emirati values and heritage. 

We encourage you to discuss, draw, and write in this guide as you learn key facts about the majlis including the different types, functions, etiquette, and its listing on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.