Thursday 8 September 2022

Dubai Culture and Lifestyle

Dubai is not only a city that is famous for its shopping or skyscrapers or luxury hotels, but it is considered one of the few richest countries in the world and although its wealth preserves its culture

Dubai culture and lifestyle

Dubai : It is not only a city that is famous for shopping or skyscrapers or for luxury hotels, but it considers itself to be one of the few richest countries in the world and although its wealth preserves its traditional culture and the black gold has changed the life of the its people radically, and with these aspects it becomes unique in its kind, if you want to discover the Arab world to explore its culture and the traditional life of the Arabs, I suggest you visit Duabi, because Dubai is considered an excellent destination and there `you can enjoy more and relax in the maximum and next to this you can do some wonderful activities that you cannot do anywhere around the world.

 

Dubai is considered a dream to reach for many tourists around the world because you can see them the stunning buildings that are unique in their genres such as mosques, luxury hotels, etc ...and also you can visit its local souks, and also the Arab markets where you will be fascinated by the bright colors of the various pashminas and there you can communicate directly with the locals.

Culture in Dubai:

Dubai is the city where a large number of cultures are found, it is known that in the last ten years a large number of people with different nationalities come from all over the world to find new job opportunities or to look for a new life there.

So you will find in Dubai many foreigners from all over the world looking for work or new opportunities and among the nationalities present in Dubai: Filipinos, Pakistanis, Lebanese, Americans, Italians, Indians, Australians and more so the English language is very widespread in the United Arab Emirates. , this aspect makes life in Dubai very beautiful and interesting and full of challenges.

Moreover, every day you will have the opportunity to meet and interact with people from all continents of the world, so you can know new cultures and you will be open to everything and capable of accept all kinds of people, and you will see new traditions and new languages, to tell the truth it is very rare to be in such a city in any country in the world! and even this experience is very enriching from the human and cultural point of view, by the way almost all citizens speak mainly English and their mother tongue is the Arabic language undoubtedly, every country around the world has its own gestures and expressions that they use them among themselves.

So it is preferable to know some of the most common gestures that are used a lot in Dubai, to have the ability to communicate easily with the people of this country.

 

Clothing in Dubai and the code of conduct:

 

Visitors are free to practice their religion, so no one can force you to do something you don't like and Dubai's dress code is somewhat liberal. Women in Dubai have the right to drive normally and walk around unaccompanied and without any problems. Among the most precious virtues you can find in Dubai are Arabian courtesy and hospitality, in fact visitors will be amazed by Arabian hospitality and friendliness.

Dubai has grown at a frightening speed and despite the speed of economic development of the last 30 years Dubai has not stopped organizing and promoting traditional cultural and sporting events such as falconry, camel racing and dhow competitions, and local people still continue to live by celebrating their traditions every day

Culture in Dubai is heavily centered on Islamic commandments. Islam is the main religion of the inhabitants there, but it is more than a religion: it is a way of life that regulates the daily life of the inhabitants and regulates almost all the facts of the people from the way of dressing to that of eating. or drink, and also The culture and tradition of the UAE is undoubtedly linked to its Islamic religion which urges people to accept people who embrace other religions, is a striking example of Islam's real commitment to tolerance and hospitality.

Local clothing

Citizens of the UAE so far prefer to put on traditional clothes which shows how happy and proud they are to be Arabs including and not only the elderly but also the young, so they cover the whole body and leaving only the hands, feet uncovered. , the eyes.

For men, a suit is called the kandura which is a long white tunic, and a white or red and white checkered headdress, known by the name of “Ghutra”, is worn together with the Kandura. The latter is tied with a black lace (agal), but for the most important events, sheikhs and major businessmen can also wear a thin robe with gold decorations (bisht) over the kandura.

for women they can wear (abaya) over their usual clothes, it is a long and wide black dress with a veil on the head (sheyla), the abaya is a dress of a soft fabric and sheyla are also becoming more and more elaborate and it is considered a method of affirming one's Arab individuality especially among young people

Photography

For tourists there is no problem in the case of taking pictures but it is advisable to ask for permission if you want to take pictures of people, especially for women and also forbidden to photograph government buildings, military headquarters, ports and airports. The use of cameras may also be prohibited in some public areas

Traditional sports

Among the most common sport among young people is to practice water and motor sports, this type is the most traditional and is organized every weekend and these adventures are done in the desert, and alongside this traditional sport they they prefer to play other types of sports such as tennis, golf, football and rugby. They admire camel racing and equestrian sports that have been inspired by hunting and consider themselves an integral part of the Emirati heritage.

Poetry and dance

Arabic poetry derives from the nomadic Bedouin culture, it is used to tell stories, resolve social issues, as well as to welcome guests. There are two most common types of poetry, the first type is called Nabati which is considered the simplest and most direct poem, and the second type is called Al-Taghrooda is a poem sung by two people, this poem accompanies the Al -Ayyala, which is considered a typical dance and is done during the holidays and the different celebrations that are held there. this dance performed by a group of men who dance in a row together, this dance is considered one of the most famous and most traditional dances, and represents the symbol of union for them.

Arab hospitality

Hospitality is one of the cornerstones of Emirati culture, among the most local traditions there is to offer an Arab coffee for guests, it is chaima gahwa, and is considered one of the most authentic rituals. the recipe of Arabian coffee is completely different from the other recipes of coffees around the world, it is made with cloves, cardamom, cumin and saffron; it is poured from a dallah into a cup called a finjaan. Sip it when they are together with their friends or their guests in a typical majlis which is considered the traditional place where they meet with their friends

Ramadan in Dubai

Islam is the fundamental religion of the people there and they follow its commandments and rules and the culture of Dubai and the UAE is completely linked to the Islamic tradition. If you truly want to immerse yourself in this unique culture, I suggest you visit Dubai in this holy month. During the month, Muslims fast at specific times, begin their fast from sunrise to sunset and dusk, eat an iftar meal with family and loved ones. and at the Iftar meal they offer a large number of typical dishes. Muslumans follow the lunar calendar and when this month ends, Muslumans celebrate Id al-fitr which is considered a most important religious festival for Muslumans.

Local currency

The local currency is the Dirham (AED), but American Dollars and Euros are also used alongside this currency, but it is advisable to exchange your money in local currency at banks and major credit cards are also accepted. (American Express, Diners Club, Visa, Master Card etc.)

Tongue

The official language of the UAE is Arabic but English is widespread throughout the country as there are many foreigners residing, living and working in the UAE

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