2024 the best restaurants in dubai review
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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.
From the Publisher
Publisher : Kuperard; Second edition (June 21, 2018)
Language : English
Paperback : 168 pages
ISBN-10 : 185733874X
ISBN-13 : 978-1857338744
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 4.25 x 0.5 x 6.75 inches
Reviewer: Hilary E. Herasimchuk
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Must read if you don't want to make a fool of yourself in Arab countries
Review: 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.
Reviewer: Laura E.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Wonderful introductory guide!
Review: 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.
Reviewer: Joseph
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Useful guide
Review: A tad dated, but mostly useful information for a first-time visitor
Reviewer: John Fitch
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A good overview of UAE
Review: A book worth reading if youâre going to visit UAE. Itâs important to know what is acceptable & unacceptable in their culture.
Reviewer: gumby4yoga
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Basic book on uae
Review: Save your money. I could get more from the Internet.
Reviewer: Chosey buyer!
Rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Not what I expected!
Review: Disappointed. Information limited.
Reviewer: JP
Rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Better free info on web
Review: Wouldnt waste money
Reviewer: T dion
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great for Dubai
Review: 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.
Reviewer: U
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Hier lernt man viel über das Land und die Menschen
Reviewer: andzelika bendoraityte
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: 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
Reviewer: Ms. Carol Ward
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Poor.Too simplistic and out of date . Lack of depth in enquiry.Very superficial in its account of culture.