UAE - United Arab Emirates

T-10 Group 3 Neetika Panwar Rohan Gadkari Mrinalini Menon Sonali S. Sahoo Prateek Jaiswal Gurtej Singh Anubhuti Verma Amitava Bhattacharya Achala Sharma

IntroductionThe United Arab Emirates is a

constitutional federation of seven emirates :

Abu Dhabi

Dubai

Sharjah

Ajman

Umm al-Qaiwain

Ras al-Khaimah

Fujairah

About UAE

Total area : 83,600 sq km along the south-eastern tip of the Arabian Peninsula

Capital : Abu Dhabi, also center for political cultural & industrial activities.Official Religion : IslamOfficial Language : Arabic

Oil Rich Country

Fridays and Saturdays weekends.

FOOD @ UAE

FOOD & DRINKS Staple food:Fish, rice, bread, dates,

yogurt, homegrown vegetables, and meat from sheep, goats, and camels

Breakfast:Bread & Sandwiches or

snacks . Local seafood such as

grouper, mackerel are usually

charcoal grilled.

Lunch: main family meal and is

eaten at home at around two o'clock.

consists of fish, rice, meat, and a

vegetable dish.

Dinner:plenty of appetizers are all placed on the table at the same time. There are usually plenty of flat breads and plenty of olives. This leads to a more leisurely, less structured way of eating the meal.

Meat & Alcohol:Muslims are prohibited from eating

pork so it is not included in Arab menus. There are strict

Muslim taboos against alcohol and meat must be

slaughtered according to the Islamic halal method.

Desserts- dates, pastries filled with honey and nuts,

rich bread & milk puddings, served with rose water and

pistachios & sweet cheesecakes.

Traditional Dishes

Hummus -chick pea dip Falafel- cutlet made of chick pea & spices

Shawarmas-wrap

with lamb/chicken

Al Machboos-rice,onions &

meat seasoned with lemon

Umm Ali-bread pudding

TABLE ETIQUETTESMeals typically served in two courses.

It improper to eat with the left hand. To offer

someone something with the left hand is very

rude.

There are no specific rules for utensils, but it

is polite to use both a knife and fork for the

main course.

When finished, leave cutlery facing upward

in the middle of your plate.

They feel honored when receiving guests

and socializing with friends and relatives

Guests are welcomed with coffee and fresh

dates.

Culture @ UAE

Religion

Islam is the official state religion.

Government follows policy of tolerance towards other religions, however it is illegal to spread the ideas of any other religion except Islam.

31 churches and 1 Hindu temple.

76% Muslims, 9% Christians, other15% constitute Hindus and Buddhists.

85% Sunnis and 15% Shias.

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MOSQUES

LAW

UAE has comparatively secular and liberal laws.

Sharia or Islamic law is applied to family, religious and certain aspects of criminal cases.

Women can drive in the UAE and there is a strong emphasis on equality and human rights.

Laws of UAE tolerate alcohol to a certain extent, public bars and nightclubs operate mainly in hotels and clubs.

Working Practices in UAE

Working Days :Saturday – Wednesday

Official Off – Thursday and Friday

Office hours -0900-1300 and1630-2000

Relaxed attitude towards time Comparatively Modern

Structure and hierarchy in Emirati companies

Strong vertical hierarchy

Determining factors of status- Age, money and family connections

Titles :Shaikh(chief), Mohandas (engineer) and Ustadh (professor)

Handshake – Based on Seniority

DO'S DON’T

Use appropriate titles followed by first name

Dress conservatively

Accept an invitation to a meal or social event

Schedule business meetings during prayer times or any of the major Islamic holidays

Assume that the person who asks the most questions in meetings holds the most Responsibility

DON’T ask about a person’s wife or daughters

Working relationshipsBusiness in personPersonal Connections required for BusinessFamily and friends come before anything else

Business practicesCustomary greeting is “As-salam alaikum,” (peace be upon you) Reply “Wa alaikum as-salam,” (and upon you be peace)Initial business meetingsBusiness cardsEmirati Business Etiquette

Sports

National Sport – Football

UAE Football Association – 1971 Achievements

Cricket

F1

Camel racing, falconry, endurance riding, tennis

Museums and Art Galleries

Sharjah – 17 Museums

Abu Dhabi cultural foundation

Culture district on 'Saadiyat Island'

Developments

A Long Drive to UAE

Best time to visit Dubai.

Nov-April Avoid Ramzan.

Food are not publicly available Best way to Travel Around

Renting a car or Shuttle service Accommodation Options

Cheap but good quality 3star hotels

Renting an apartment is also cheapest option

Tourist Attraction @ UAE

Desert Safari Jumeirah Beach Burj Al Arab 7 Star Hotel Ski Resort Wild Wadi Water park Dubai Gold Market

Desert Safari

4 Wheel Drive or Camel Ride. Traditional Music. Delicious Barbecue. Belly dancing.

Jumeirah Beach

Beach Activities: Scuba Diving Jet skiing Fishing & Many More................

Burj Al Arab 7 Star Hotel

Ski Resort

Largest Artificial Ski Resort. Longest run 400 meters. Indoor Snow Park (Area 3000sq mtr). Capacity: 15000 visitors at a time.

Thank You

DRESSINGDRESSING

Most Emirati males prefer to wear a kandura, an ankle-length white shirt woven from wool or cotton

Emirati women wear an abaya, a black over-garment covering most parts of the body.

A variety of head scrafs is very popular among females and taqiyah (cap), turban for males.

This attire is particularly well-suited for the UAE's hot and dry climate

ETIQUETTES

Dressing etiquette is an important aspect of UAE to which visitors are expected to conform.

Modest clothing especially head coverings. wears a niqab, a variety of headscarf popular throughout the Middle East

Claim a more modest amount of personal space than that which is usual elsewhere.

UAE has maintained a strict policy of protecting highly public spaces from cultural insensitivity

FESTIVALS

Ramadan: Ramadan is the month of fasting Eid Al Fitr: Depicts the end of holy month of Ramadan and

is celebrated over three days Eid Al Adha: Festival of sacrifice for Muslims and marks

the end of Haj National Day Festival: December 2 is celebrated as the

National Independence Day

CULTURAL EVENTS

National Basant Kite Festival

Dubai Shopping Festival: A month long annual event is the time for shopping, entertainment, and cultural extravaganza.

Dubai Horse Racing World Cup: International richest and biggest competition held at the Nad Al Sheba.

Dubai Desert Rock Festival: Celebration of different styles of rock and metal music in the world on one stage in Dubai.

Dubai Desert Classic: An annual PGA Golf Tournament held at the prestigious Emirates Golf Course.