Hessa and Her Children is a distinctive Emirati mythical figure associated with the jinn and characterized by a complex relationship with humans. According to the stories, Hessa is a princess of the jinn and has children who together form an entire group of unseen beings, all of whom inhabit the body of a man named Abdullah. This mysterious man, distinguished by pale and unusual features, serves as an intermediary between the human and jinn worlds and is believed capable of treating people affected by jinn possession or encounters with demons. Historically, the tale represents a developed form of Emirati folk imagination that goes beyond stories about jinn to portray direct overlap between humans and the unseen world. Socially, these narratives reinforced community values of caution toward the unknown and seeking out knowledgeable or wise figures for help with spiritual or supernatural problems. They also contributed to respect for elders and spiritual intermediaries. Culturally, the story reflects the richness of Emirati oral heritage, connecting place, time, customs and traditions. Tangible elements associated with the figure include old alleys and houses and sometimes traditional objects used in rituals, such as traditional mats or spoken phrases recited during expulsion ceremonies, which form part of the practice surrounding the tale.