What are some cultural taboos in United Arab Emirates?

It's tempting to take what we know of the Middle Eastern part of the world and hold some skewed opinions or even pronounce certain judgments upon them without taking time to understand or visit the object of our scrutiny. read more

Cultural Taboos in the U.A.E. Home → Advice for Living Abroad → Cultural Taboos in the U.A.E. There is a country on the southeastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula, nestled along the Arabian Gulf, vast in beauty, rich in heritage, and waiting for you. read more

When meeting an Arab lady — officially or socially — it is not a good idea for a male to extend ones hand for a handshake. Thanks essentially a way to touch which is unacceptable beyond certain limits in Arab culture. read more

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) consists of the seven small emirates of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al-Khaimah, Ajman, Umm Al-Qaiwain, and Fujairah, which were united as a federal state on 2 December 1971. read more