The document summarizes the culture in Dubai across four sections. It describes how Dubai transformed from a small fishing village to a global city in just 48 years through urbanization and providing opportunities for residents, visitors, and investors. Dubai is known for its luxurious aesthetics including the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa, and hotels. Values in Dubai emphasize modesty and strict adherence to Islamic practices. While Dubai has a tolerant culture, it maintains traditional beliefs. Americans living abroad in Dubai benefit from tax incentives and opportunities in its growing economy.

1. CULTURE IN
DUBAI ➔ Background and Urbanization
➔ Aesthetics
➔ Values and Beliefs
➔ Americans Abroad

2. BACKGROUND & URBANIZATION
➢ Small fishing village : Bani Yas Tribe
➢ Now only 48 years old
➢ 3rd most vital re-export center in the
world after Singapore and Hong Kong just 12 years ago
❖ Provide opportunities to residents, visitors, and investors
❖ Wealth comes from majority expatriate business
❖ Turnover still great after people leave
Bagaeen (2007)
Frank (2018)
Dubai 2019

3. AESTHETICS
➢ Old and new structures are well visited
➢ Dubai sets multiple world records
➢ Almost everything is luxury and a sight to
see

4. Burj Khalifa
➢ 163 Floors
-124th & 148th observation
-Mosque
-Swimming pool
-Work offices
-Hotel

5. Burj Al-Arab - World’s tallest 7 Star Hotel

6. Dubai Frame - Biggest Frame on Earth

7. World’s Largest Mall

8. Mall of Emirates - Ski Dubai

9. What is a Souk ?
➢ Souk Madinat Jumeirah
-Fabric
-Shoes
-Jewelry
-Herbs
-Oils

10. VALUES AND BELIEFS
➢ Tolerant and Appreciative
➢ Prime value - Modesty
○ Wardrobe for visitors: No clothing that is short, tight, transparent, or has offensive text
○ Wardrobe for locals: Depends on marital status or personal choice or father’s rules
○ Wardrobe for mosques: All women (visitor or local) must cover hair and arms
Do’s and Dont’s (2018)

11. VALUES AND BELIEFS
➢ Strict Islamic culture
○ Called to prayer 5 times day, every day
○ Only eat halal food
○ Pork is forbidden
○ No drinking alcohol or smoking
○ No tattoos
Do’s and Dont’s (2018)

12. AMERICANS ABROAD
“United States citizens living overseas can exclude up to US$80,000 of gross income
earned abroad with credits against any foreign income taxes paid by American expatriates”
(Chranowski, 2009, p.19).
➢ Playground for the wealthy
➢ Natives only make up small portion of population
➢ Current status of a global city
➢ Incentives
○ No Income Tax
○ Living accomodations
Bennett (2014)
Chranowski (2009)
Asia

13. The Culture in
Background/Urbanization Aesthetics
Values/Beliefs Americans Abroad

14. REMEMBER TO ROR...
People have a preconceived notion about Dubai until they actually visit. Because it is in
the middle East, it is assumed that they are misogynistic and violent. In reality, Dubai is
actually full of peaceful people who don’t want to do wrong. We know that cultures are
thrown into the same pot as similar cultures; however, we should do better at not assuming
they are all the same because of their general location.
➢ Research on a culture
➢ Be open-minded to meeting the people of that culture
➢ Respect the culture no matter what
REMEMBER TO ROR

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