You’ve always seen UAE in the news because of its rich culture, diversification and hostile people but UAE is more than that. The people who are born in UAE and live there are called Emiratis and they make 11.6% of the total population whereas expats make 80 percent of the total population. The national anthem of UAE was adopted in 1971 which is also known as Ishy Biladi (Long Live my Nation). Since the Emiratis are Sunni Muslims so all their religious and political matters are driven by Islamic laws but they are also welcoming to the people with different religions and races. Their culture is rooted towards respect, courtesy and good manners. They celebrate family gatherings, kinship and value relationships apart from monetary gains and temporary benefits. UAE follow traditional marriages and usually they don’t marry outside their tribal kinship groups. 

Greeting Culture

All the people in UAE thrive on hospitality. They shared warm greetings when they meet anyone with handshakes and hugs to each other. Whereas it’s not allowed to shake hands with the Arab women as it’s against their Islamic law so men can shake hands with men only while women with women. When they greet someone they tend to use long greetings with praises to God and welcoming smiles. When you visit any Emirati’s place, they won’t let you go without the coffee and dates so if they ask you for that, accept it politely because rejecting the offer seems a bit offensive to them. They like to eat together as they believe meal is the best time to share good moments of the day. And it’s also considered good to shake hands before leaving their place with an impression to meet again later.

Food 

The food in UAE mainly consists of fish, rice, bread, dates, yoghurts, and meat from sheep, camels and goats. Their cuisine emanates from a rich history of changing civilizations. One of their most popular foods is ‘Shawarma’ which is served with a layer of ingredients such as tahini, hummus, pickle or tomatoes. According to the Emirati culture, they use the right hand to consume foods in accordance with the Sunnah. Most of the food in UAE represents luxury when it comes to taste. They are rich in flavour and spices. The food places in UAE is the best way to meet and interact with people and nurture the bond on the table. They have their lunch hours at two o’clock and when it comes to business meetings, food also becomes the main attraction in it.

Holy Month

Ramadan is the holy month of the UAE in which the Muslims keep fast from sunrise to sunset. So, if you plan to visit UAE in Ramadan, you should be conscious of eating or smoking in front of them as it can be offensive to them. They take this whole month in strengthening their bond with the Almighty and becoming more dedicated to the prayers and good actions to help others. When Ramadan is over, they celebrate the Eid festivities in which they greet others with gifts, money as Eidi, and hugs. It’s one of the most celebrated festivals in UAE. 

Education

The UAE government pays a strong focus on education and takes it as a major area for development. They also focus on technology so students can get hands-on practice on tech innovations and stay side by side with students all over the world. If you belong there, you can find various assignment help UAE to lower your academic burden and receive counseling to enhance your grades. 

Apart from these cultural values, they are also enriched with cultural heritage, museums, art galleries, literature and theatre. They are also active in socialization and their businesses are mostly built on trust and values. They root the cultural values in children from their early stages and treat them to give respect to their seniors. 

Now, if you ever got the chance to visit the UAE, keep their culture in mind so you can adapt their lifestyle in a short span. Before you leave, do share what’s the one thing you like about the UAE the most?