Emirati man and woman walking in the UAE wearing traditional clothes
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Dubai Traditional dress; 10 basics of Emirati clothes

The clothes of UAE and Dubai Traditional dress come from a land of scorching deserts. Their garments share a captivating history, evolving from Islamic traditions and the region’s connections with the British Empire. An infusion of the nomadic Bedouin way of life with a modern twist has created the stylish Emirati fashion we admire today….

Emirati man stood in the cultural district of Dubai, part of Dubai's culture and history
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Dubai Culture and traditions; everything you need to know

Dubai is often portrayed as being devoid of culture but is that really the truth? What is the Dubai culture and traditions of the United Arab Emirates? We’ll dive into everything you need to know about this glittering Emirate full of 5 star hotels and luxury lifestyle. I first moved to Dubai in 2013, have…

Revert vs convert & my conversion to Islam in Dubai story
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Revert vs convert & my conversion to Islam in Dubai story

You may have come across people who have become Muslim calling themselves a “revert” but what exactly does that mean? Why would some call themselves a revert not a convert? I’ll go through convert vs revert and which term I choose to use along with why. As someone who is a converted Muslim myself, I’ll…

Traditional emirati breakfast served on a silver platter with karak tea
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Traditional food of UAE; 11 Emirati dishes to try in Dubai!

The food culture of Dubai and UAE is vibrant and diverse, with a blend of flavours that showcase its unique identity. You may have visited Dubai before or lived in Dubai for many years yet never tried Emirati food! So let’s change that! Emirati cuisine has lots of tantalizing recipes with lots of exotic spices….

picture of burj al arab dubai and beach with sea and sky
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Life in Dubai: 29 things to know before you move

Considering a move to Dubai or curious about what life in Dubai is like? As one of the most vibrant cities in the world, Dubai offers exciting opportunities. BUT before you make that big move! it’s important to understand what life is truly like in this incredible city from someone who has lived there for…

ramadan lantern with night sky and dusk lights
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Ramadan guide and Ramadan Dubai dates until 2025

This word ‘Ramadan’ keeps popping, maybe you’re even wondering who is Ramadan? Jokes aside… This article is for you if you want to learn a bit more about Ramadan! Ramadan is an important part of the Islamic faith, where Muslims fast and focus on their religion. As a converted Muslim with years of experience, I…