Sidrat Al Sanam is an Emirati folk legend associated with a large sidr tree that witnessed mysterious and frightening events in Wadi Al Helou village in the Emirate of Sharjah. The tree received its descriptive name from a small tower erected over the grave of a boy believed to have practised magic or been affected by jinn. According to popular accounts, people feared approaching the sidr tree or using its wood. Women also performed certain practices, such as placing perfumes inside the small structure associated with the tree, seeking blessing or success in becoming pregnant. The tree is linked with a local legend about the boy, who disappeared during Hajj and was later said to have acquired supernatural powers. The story served as a means of explaining strange events, including objects disappearing and unusual smells appearing. Tangible elements associated with the tale include the sidr tree itself, the small tower or memorial, a mud structure, and traditional materials such as perfumes and pieces of wood used in the folk practices. Historically, the tale is associated with the twentieth century and rural Emirati traditions and forms part of folk heritage reflecting social and cultural memory. It highlights the relationship between people, the natural environment and symbols of fear and mystery and represents an aspect of Emirati folk creativity in using specific tangible and spiritual elements to give depth to everyday events.