The Emiratis (Arabic: الإمَارَاتِيُّون) are the native Arab citizen population of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Within the UAE itself, they number approximately 1.5 million. Emiratis.
Greeting People
You should address someone by their appropriate title. For instance, you would greet a man as sheikh (chief) and a woman as sheikha. Also, Sayed is Mr., and Sayeda is Mrs. You should in turn expect to be addressed by your title, such as Mr. or Mrs., followed by your first name.
The word Dubai means two brothers meaning two parts of Dubai on both banks of the Creek. Well, Burj Dubai and Deira. The Dubai Emirate is ruled by the Al Maktoum royal family. Today, Dubai is ruled by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum.
All UAE citizens in the seven emirates carry the unified nationality of the UAE, which is recognised internationally. The demonym is Emirati.
Read a brief summary of this topic. Dubai, also spelled Dubayy, constituent emirate of the United Arab Emirates (formerly Trucial States or Trucial Oman).
The UAE culture mainly revolves around the religion of Islam and traditional Arab culture. The influence of Islamic and Arab culture on its architecture, music, attire, cuisine, and lifestyle are very prominent as well.
Ethnic breakdown
Approximately 67% of the expatriate population (and 71% of the emirate's total population) is South Asian. About 25% of the population have Iranian origin.
Dubai's official language is Arabic but there are many variations prevalent in the city. Standard Arabic – the modernised, literary version – is the one you'll encounter in all legal, administrative and government texts, as well as books and newspapers. However, that's not the colloquial dialect.
The UAE is the third-richest country in the world, below Luxembourg at number two and Qatar at number one, with a GDP per capita of $57,744. The bulk of its money comes from the production of goods and provision of services related to petroleum, petrochemicals, aluminium and cement.
The term akhi, derived from the Arabic word for brother, carries a particular religious connotation derived from the Quran, which instructs “the believers are but brothers.” Specifically, the brother was the leader of the organization, as chosen by his fellow members, who were known as fityan (youths).
Akhy and ukhty. Meaning "my brother" and "my sister" respectively, this descriptor is bigger than family.
As for the dress code for male tourists in Dubai, men should wear clothing that covers the chest and knees. Swimwear is allowed only at the beach or swimming pools.
It is illegal for muslims to cohabit before marriage. It is therefore against the law in Dubai to share a room if you are not married, HOWEVER, it is one of the laws that a blind eye is turned to for the tourist trade and therefore it will not be an issue - no one will ask yoiu they will just assume you are.
Hello / Goodbye
While in Dubai, the most common greetings visitors will come across are marhaba (hello) and maasalaamah (goodbye or with peace).
The constitution designates Islam as the official religion. It guarantees freedom of worship as long as it does not conflict with public policy or morals.
So, is Dubai really that expensive? Dubai isn't actually much more expensive than London, New York, and other big cities. However, Dubai's not a very walkable city. Jaywalking is illegal, and crossings are few and far between.
Most people would say Dubai is known for wealth, skyscrapers, luxury shopping, glitzy nightlife, and white-clad Arabs driving expensive cars on desert roads. Dubai is also known for being a jet-set holiday destination.
Dubai is an expensive city compared to other UAE locales. Numbeo's cost of living index estimates that a single person in Dubai needs about 3,700 United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED), or $1,000 USD per month, excluding rent.
Background. The United Arab Emirates attracts immigrants from all over the world; this may be because UAE nationals prefer to work for the government or military. The country's relatively liberal society compared to some of its neighbours has attracted many global expatriates, including people from the Western nations.
General Etiquettes in Dubai:
Always eat/drink with your right hand as the left hand is considered to be unhygienic in the Arabic world. Do not show the soles of your feet or shoes as this considered as a mark of disrespect to the other person. Don't walk in front or stare at a Muslim when he is praying.
The customary greeting is 'As-salam alaikum' (peace be upon you). The reply is 'Wa alaikum as-salam' (and upon you be peace). Handshakes are the normal form of greeting, but ensure you use only your right hand. Members of the same sex who know each other well often greet warmly, with embraces.