Culture of the United Arab Emirates

A dallah is a traditional Arabic coffee pot for serving Arabian coffee. It is a symbol of the Emirati culture, featuring on the United Arab Emirates dirham coin

The culture of the United Arab Emirates is part of the culture of Eastern Arabia.[1] Its historical population was a small tribal community that changed with the arrival of an influx of foreign nationals in the mid-20th century.[2] Emirati culture is a blend of Arabian, Islamic, and Persian cultures, with influences from the cultures of East Africa and Indian Subcontinent.[3] Islam has had a prominent influence on local architecture, music, attire, cuisine, and lifestyle.[4]

In the United Arab Emirates, the city of Al Ain in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[5] The Emirate of Sharjah was named "The Cultural capital of the Arab World" by UNESCO in 1998 and the "Capital of Islamic Culture for 2014" by the OIC.[6]

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  2. ^ Jones, Jeremy (2007). Negotiating Change: The New Politics of the Middle East. I.B. Tauris. pp. 184–186. ISBN 9781845112707. Archived from the original on 2023-02-20. Retrieved 2016-01-08. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
  3. ^ Hurriez, Sayyid Hamid (16 December 2013). Folklore and Folklife in the United Arab Emirates. Routledge. p. 167. ISBN 9781136849077.
  4. ^ "Culture of UAE - Traditions, Cuisine, Architecture, Customs & More". www.holidify.com. Archived from the original on 2022-01-15. Retrieved 2022-01-15.
  5. ^ Al Ain, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  6. ^ "Culture - The Official Portal of UAE Government". Archived from the original on 2016-06-19. Retrieved 2016-06-30.

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