Clothing in the United Arab Emirates

Clothing in the United Arab Emirates are very similar in characteristic of Arabic countries and has aspect of the Bedouin life in the Arabian peninsula. Traditional clothing is designed for comfort in high temperatures and to keep with the Islamic religious beliefs in the country. Emiratis wear veils and long sleeved robes, worn especially in the summer. Clothing that cover more parts of the body from the sunlight can be preferred.[1][2]

Sandals are the most common footwear for both Emirati women and men with elements such as open-toe designs with no slingback or strap behind the heel.[3]

A social media campaign was started by two Emirati women, Hanan Al Rayes and Asma Al Muhairi, in 2012 to create awareness and educate tourists and expatriates on dressing appropriately, respecting the country's culture and sensibilities.[4]

  • Various styles of Emirati kandoura in winter
    Various styles of Emirati kandoura in winter
  • Emirati traditional dresses
    Emirati traditional dresses
  • Emirati children playing while wearing traditional dresses
    Emirati children playing while wearing traditional dresses
  • Elderly female wearing the battoulah
    Elderly female wearing the battoulah

See also

References

  1. ^ Özlem Sandıkcı; Gillian Rice (1 January 2011). Handbook of Islamic Marketing. Edward Elgar Publishing. pp. 422–. ISBN 978-0-85793-602-8.
  2. ^ Ian Yeoman; Victoria Management School Ian Yeoman (4 June 2009). Tomorrow's Tourist: Scenarios & Trends. Routledge. pp. 145–. ISBN 978-1-136-35489-2.
  3. ^ "Tracing the evolution of the Arab sandal: how the humble footwear became a 'statement of style'". The National. 2020-06-04. Retrieved 2021-04-29.
  4. ^ Khalid A. Al-Sayed (21 September 2013). GCC and Arab Spring. The Peninsula Publishing. pp. 19–. GGKEY:2D1WJHWK02L.

Bibliography

  • Benesh, G. C. (2008). CultureShock! United Arab Emirates: A survival guide to customs and etiquette. Singapore: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Ptd Ltd.