The M'alayah (Arabic: معلايه or معلاية / ALA-LC: ma‘alāyah) is a popular Arab dancing art that is performed at weddings. It originates in northern Oman, as well as the northeast United Arab Emirates, and is widespread through most of the Arab world. The M'alayah dance is based on rapid movements of the hips, and the dance is usually harmonised with local popular folk songs.[1] It is the precursor of Belly dancing.