The United Arab Emirates has a rich cultural heritage influenced by its history of trade and Islam. The culture is centered around family, religion, and traditions. Citizens follow Islamic traditions and dress codes. The traditional Emirati diet focuses on seafood, meat, and rice. Architecture reflects the desert climate with structures adapted for living. Music and dance play an important role in celebrations. Popular sports include football, cricket, and traditional camel, falcon, and horse racing.

1. UNITED
ARAB
EMIRATES-
CULTURE
By AARUSh & ARAASh

2. Welcome to the tour of UAE -
Culture

3. U A E CULTURE
INTRODUCTION
The UAE’s rich history is rooted in trade and tied to Islam, which
came to the region in AD 630.
The pearling industry thrived in 19th and early 20th centuries,
providing income and employment to the people of the Gulf. Many
inhabitants were semi-nomadic, pearling in the summer and tending
date gardens in the winter.
A common religion, Islam provided the cement that held the
society together.
The United Arab Emirates is home to a rich cultural heritage that
has been strongly influenced by its unique environment.

4. U A E CULTURE
EMIRATI PEOPLE, RELIGION & DRESS
Etiquette is an important aspect of UAE culture
and tradition, and whilst in the UAE, visitors are
expected to show appropriate manners and
etiquette.
All citizens of UAE have a certain dressing code
(As shown in the picture below)

5. U A E CULTURE
EMIRATI PEOPLE, RELIGION & DRESS
Etiquette is an important aspect of UAE culture
and tradition, and whilst in the UAE, visitors are
expected to show appropriate manners and
etiquette.
All citizens of UAE have a certain dressing code
(As shown in the picture below)

6. UAE dressing
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This attire is particularly well-suited for the UAE's hot and dry
climate. Western-style clothing is also fairly popular, especially
among the Emirati youth.

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The UAE cuisine is a reflection of a great Arabian
heritage and vast exposure to civilizations over time.
Seafood has been the mainstay of the Emirati diet for
centuries. Due to harsh desert conditions, the
traditional food of the United Arab Emirates includes a
lot of meat, fish, and rice as the staple foods of the
Emirati cuisine. Traditional dishes include Ma'louba ,
Margooga, Harees, Machbous, Frsee'ah, Fireed,
Jisheid, and Mishwy.
U A E
CUISINE

8. U A E CUISINE
At the close of the meal, a red tea infused
with mint, which aids the digestion is
served. Other traditions to the meal
include a welcome with dates and
qahwah (Arabic coffee), which are offered
on arrival and are kept available through
the guests visit.

9. U A E HERITAGE
Emirati architecture reflects the traditional lifestyles and
customs of the people. Building materials are simple, but
well-adapted to local living and climatic circumstances.
The United Arab Emirates's architecture is inspired by
Islamic architecture, Arabian architecture and Persian
architecture.
Portable tents traditionally provided shelter during tribal
wanderings in the winter season. Inland more permanent
houses were built of stone guss and were roofed with palm
trees leaves.
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The United Arab Emirates is home to a rich cultural heritage
that has been strongly influenced by its unique environment.
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A common religion, Islam is practiced by all citizens of UAE
.Architectural Heritage :-

10. U A E CULTURE
THE WIND TOWER IN DUBAI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGOXFDBActM

11. U A E CULTURE
MUSIC & DANCE
The United Arab Emirates is a part of the Arab khaleeji
tradition.During celebrations singing and dancing also
took place and many of the songs and dances, handed
down from generation to generation, have survived to
the present time. Young girls would dance by swinging
their long black hair and swaying their bodies in time to
the strong beat of the music. Men would re-enact battles
fought or successful hunting expeditions, often
symbolically using sticks, swords, or rifles.

12. U A E CULTURE
SPORTS
Football is the most popular sport in the UAE. Emirati football
clubs Al-Ain, Al-Wasl, Al-Shabbab ACD, Al-Sharjah, Al-Wahda,
and Al-Ahli are the most popular teams and enjoy the reputation
of long-time regional champions
The UAE national football team
qualified for the FIFA World Cup in
1990 with Egypt.
International Cricket stadium in the UAE, largely due to the
expatriate population from the Indian subcontinent .There are
3 International Cricket stadium in UAE.

13. UAE recreations
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Recreation is an important part of our life.
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In UAE a few ways of recreation are :-
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1. camel racing
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2. falcon racing
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3. Horse racing

14. GALLERY

15. VIDEOS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AVyj87PH6E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70IaK1tl0aw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnWaLw1tgJg