CultureShock! Dubai is a survival guide for anyone living, working or wanting to discover life in the City of Gold.• Insights into Dubaians and their culture and traditions• Advice on adapting to the Emirati environment• Essential information on Dubai’s history, traditions, beliefs, etiquette, cuisine and leisure activities• Suggestions on how to get the most out of the travel experience• Hints on how to learn the Arabic language and do business• A useful list of Arabic words and phrases and a comprehensive resource guide• A list of books for further reading and interesting websites for additional reference• Lively and humorous illustrations that capture the essence of the text• A section of full-color photographs that give a flavor of the destination
CultureShock! Dubai is an indispensable guide for anyone planning a stay in the Las Vegas of the Middle East. Within a single generation, Dubai has blossomed from a quiet port city to major business hub with a lion’s share of the global gold trade. The emirate will host the World Expo 2020.Leena Asher draws on her insider knowledge to take visitors through the process of settling in, whether for short or longer stays. From getting an Emirates ID, navigating banking practices and exchanging Islamic greetings to sipping Arabic coffee and camel milk, shopping at the gold, textile and spice souqs and visiting a ski resort in the desert, the book provides complete information on what’s unique about life in Dubai. How do you greet a lady in Dubai? How does one survive the 50 degree Celsius desert climate? Did you know that there are gold dispensing ATMs in Dubai? Get the most of out of your stay with this essential and fun-to-read guide!
