Way of Lifestyle in Dubai

Culture and Religion

United Arab Emirates is completely dominated by Muslim religion. Being the main emirate of UAE, Dubai is also filled with Muslims. The Jumeirah Mosque is a very famous mosque in the world. Government’s aim is to bring the experience of living in Dubai really fascinating and to make the city as the main location for the tourists in UAE.

People are really friendly, well educated, and most of them are experienced in English. They used to have tourists living with them and are pretty flexible to the way of western cultures. Still, there are certain things that are not allowed such as kissing in public, making obscene hand gestures or talking negatively regarding Islam.

Language

Arabic is the Mother tongue in Dubai. Most of the people of Dubai are well experienced in English. Thus Arabic and English are the common languages in Dubai.

Traditional Foods in Dubai

Arabic Shawarma

Falafel

Food in Dubai is low-priced. There are many varieties of foods available in Dubai. Arabic food is the main type of foods in Dubai. Since a lot of people outside Dubai are residing here with jobs, different types of hotels are there in Dubai to serve different types of foods in the world.Some of the special Arabic foods are: Shawarma, Kebab, Falafel (Arabic French Fry), Arabic bread or Roti, Dubai Special fruit juices.

Festivals in Dubai

Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF)

Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) takes place each winter with its massive range of discounts, competitions, prizes, fireworks and entertainment. DSF offers amazing discount on shopping and attracts the tourists from all over the world dedicated on grabbing a good deal.

DSF started in 1996 by Dubai Government in order to encourage trade. It becomes bigger and improved every year. It is a family festival with a large focus on mall and early evening shows.

DSF is a festival long for a month traditionally from mid of January to end of February. The opening night will be fully filled with fireworks and light shows. Many other events take place during this time which includes Mall Fashion Shows, Musical nights, Street Performers, Jugglers, and other entertainers.

Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS)

DSS is also another shopping event comprises during summer. It started in 1998. Since then it became one of the main festivals in Dubai. This summer 2012, DSS celebrated 15 years of success. The celebration lasts a month from June 15 to July 15.

Modesh – A particular world of fun and laughter

Modesh World is a summer club owned by Dubai government. Here, Kids can seek new horizons with the attractive character, Modesh, by the means of a new edutainment programme prepared by Dubai Events and promotions Establishments. It is situated in the Dubai World Trade Centre exhibition halls. Modesh World host live acrobatic shows, and several events to reproduce the joyful spirit of Eid. The well-known smiling cartoon character, Modhesh himself welcomes the guests and kids to his world of fun. Even taking snaps with him also allowed.

Ramadan in Dubai

Ramadan is the sacred month in which Muslims remember the exposure of Holy Qur’an. The timing of this month is not predetermined by Gregorian calendar, however advances 11 days every year. Muslims honour this month with fasting by giving up eating, drinking, and smoking from sunrise to sunset. Visitors also need to give up from using these items in public in daytime as an indication of respect.

Eid – Al – Fithr

It is a festival marking the closing of Ramadan and is celebrated over three days. Celebrations set off following prayers in the morning, and offerings are exchanged.

Eid – Al – Adha

It is a feast of sacrifice and marks the conclusion of Hajj, the pilgrimage that all Muslims must make to Makkah at least once in their lives. It lasts for four days.