Verstehen · Kapitel 8
Society & Islam
The UAE is an Islamic country with a cosmopolitan society — over 200 nationalities live here. The interplay of tradition and modernity, of tolerance and strict rules, is fascinating and sometimes confusing.
4 Abschnitte in diesem Kapitel
1
The Expat Country
The most astonishing number of the UAE: Only about 11% of the population are Emiratis — the remaining 89% are expats fr…
2
Islam in Everyday Life
The UAE is an Islamic country , but significantly more liberal than neighboring Saudi Arabia or Iran. Nevertheless, you…
3
Alcohol Regulations
Alcohol is legal but strictly regulated in the UAE — and the system is confusing for newcomers: Where can you drink alc…
4
Dos & Don'ts
The UAE is a tolerant but rule-based country . As a tourist, you will rarely encounter problems if you show respect — b…
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