Dalila is a teenage girl who has lived with her uncle, a well-known Egyptologist, since her parents were killed during an excavation some years earlier. Her uncle has taught her a great deal about Egyptian history, culture and mythology, but she has always assumed that he was simply sharing his passion with her. In fact, she has always known she was being groomed for something special, but she thought she was destined to marry a prince until she learns from Abdel that her destiny actually is to fight the evil Cult of Anubis. This is a major disappointment and despite her extensive knowledge of Egyptian mythology, she feels completely unprepared for this particular role.
However, of the three girls, Dalila is the first to accept and embrace their destiny. She is quick to learn new spells and incantations, and her knowledge is invaluable in helping the others understand and interpret the events they experience.
Her physical appearance also sets Dalila apart from her fellow Descendants, as she has a shaved head that clearly shows the sacred eye of Horus birthmark that all three girls share.