A Day In The Life Of An Emirati Man At The Naif Souk & Deira Streets In Dubai

Emirati Man Naif Souk

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Bianca teams up with Emirati YouTuber Peyman to explore the real Dubai you don’t usually see in postcards and luxury reels. From Naif Souq—once called the cow market—to learning the meaning of Emirati fashion, perfumes, family life, and food traditions, this episode dives deep into the history, culture, and stories that shaped Dubai before the skyscrapers. Peyman shares how Dubai looked in the 70s and 80s, explains misconceptions about Emiratis (“not all of us are rich!”), and teaches Bianca how to wear a kandora, eat like a true Emirati, and say goodbye in Arabic. 💡 You’ll see: Dubai’s nostalgic past at Naif Souq Emirati fashion secrets: kandora, ghatra & perfume rituals Family & food traditions: majboos, machbous, & eating customs Busting stereotypes about Emiratis & wealth A cultural farewell in Arabic Would you explore this side of Dubai instead of the usual glitz? Let us know 👇 📲 Be the first to watch all episodes — Download the Curly Tales App: http://curlytales.com/download #DubaiCulture #NaifSouq #CurlyTalesME #DubaiTraditions #EmiratiFood #DubaiHistory #Curlytales #Dubai #CurlyTalesUAE #MiddleEast

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