Culture
The timeless values of Islam lie at the Heart of UAE's living heritage, providing a strength and inspiration that touches all aspects of everyday life.

Hospitality
Courtesy and hospitality are among the most highly prized virtues of the Arab World and the visitor is sure to be charmed by the genuine warmth and friendliness of the peoples.

Family life
The family is the most important institution in Arab society, encompassing grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins and more distant relatives as well as the immediate family unit. Relationships within these extended families are strong and respect is accorded to the elder members.

Ramadan
Ramadan is the Holy Month in which Muslims commemorate the revelation of the Holy Koran. Its timing is not fixed in terms of the Gregorian calendar, but advances 11 days every year. Ramadan is a month of fasting when, from dawn until dusk, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and smoking. As a sign of respect, visitors are also required to refrain from consuming these items in public during daylight hours.

Religious Festivals
Eid Al Fitr is a feast which marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated from three days. The celebrations start after prayers in the morning, and gifts are exchanged.
Eid Al Adha is a festival of sacrifices and marks the end of Haj (the pilgrimage that all Muslims should make to Mecca at least once in their lives). It lasts four days.

Traditional Sport
The sport of falconry is among the many traditional pastimes which are still practiced in Dubai . It is a unique partnership between man and bird and it is not unusual to see a hooded falcon being