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Culture
Abu Dhabi’s culture is firmly rooted in the Islamic traditions of Arabia. Islam is more than just a religion; it is a way of life that governs everyday events, from what to wear to what... read more
Language
Arabic is the official national language, although English, Hindi, Malayalam and Urdu are widely spoken. Arabic is the official business language, but English is widely used and most road... read more
Race Relations
Abu Dhabi is a diverse, multi-cultural society with many different nationalities living side by side. Even though most of the time this is a harmonious arrangement, there are times when... read more
Religion
Islam is the official religion of the UAE, and is widely practised. The basis of Islam is the belief that there is only one God and that Prophet Mohammed is his messenger. The Islamic... read more
National Dress
On the whole, UAE Nationals wear their traditional dress in public. For men this is the dishdash(a) or khandura – a white full length shirt dress, which is worn with a white or red... read more
Food & Drink
The food in Abu Dhabi reflects the diversity of it's culture so pretty much every type of international cuisine imaginable is on offer. Regardless of the size of your budget, you can eat... read more
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