UAE - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
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Full of people who aim to combine the ancient and the modern, the UAE is an extremely rewarding place to visit. Set on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Gulf, the country was once a poor desert land, a confederation of tribal sheikhdoms on the periphery of the Arab world, subsisting on pearl diving and fishing. It was a British protectorate until independence in 1971, after which seven of the sheikhdoms united to form a federation, the UAE. The discovery of oil in the 1950s transformed the country’s fortunes, and the UAE today is a land of contrasts—embracing skyscrapers, high-tech communications, and luxury hotels, while conservative values and religion remain strong. The UAE is a major player in the shifting alliances of the Middle East and the war against radical Islam, simultaneously seeking a global leadership position while maintaining its social systems and slowly integrating women into public life without violating its core beliefs. Review: Must read if you don't want to make a fool of yourself in Arab countries - Read the whole book...it's an easy read and very insightful, accurate information. What I learned from this book helped me understand how to proceed in a very specific situations that required culture awareness and actions so as not to be ignorant or insulting. Review: Wonderful introductory guide! - What a great way to introduce yourself to a country and a culture! I am finding that The Culture Smart series is really well done,(I have bought several), and the UAE (United Arab Emirate) guide lives up to that high quality.
| Best Sellers Rank | #935,216 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #151 in General Middle East Travel Guides #383 in General Asia Travel Books #673 in Customs & Traditions Social Sciences |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (85) |
| Dimensions | 4.25 x 0.51 x 6.73 inches |
| Edition | Second edition |
| ISBN-10 | 185733874X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1857338744 |
| Item Weight | 6.1 ounces |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 168 pages |
| Publication date | June 21, 2018 |
| Publisher | Kuperard |
H**H
Must read if you don't want to make a fool of yourself in Arab countries
Read the whole book...it's an easy read and very insightful, accurate information. What I learned from this book helped me understand how to proceed in a very specific situations that required culture awareness and actions so as not to be ignorant or insulting.
L**.
Wonderful introductory guide!
What a great way to introduce yourself to a country and a culture! I am finding that The Culture Smart series is really well done,(I have bought several), and the UAE (United Arab Emirate) guide lives up to that high quality.
J**H
Useful guide
A tad dated, but mostly useful information for a first-time visitor
J**H
A good overview of UAE
A book worth reading if you’re going to visit UAE. It’s important to know what is acceptable & unacceptable in their culture.
G**A
Basic book on uae
Save your money. I could get more from the Internet.
C**!
Not what I expected!
Disappointed. Information limited.
J**P
Better free info on web
Wouldnt waste money
T**N
Great for Dubai
My husband and his best friend went to Dubai on vacation. They read this on the plane on the way over and were able to use this while they were over there. It seem to help.
A**E
Excellent read for all those interested in UAE culture
This book is an amazing source of information from local customs to businesses dealings. Highly recommended. Summary 150 pages are well structured with the most important information
U**U
Interessantes Buch
Hier lernt man viel über das Land und die Menschen
M**D
Poor.Too simplistic.
Poor.Too simplistic and out of date . Lack of depth in enquiry.Very superficial in its account of culture.
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