What are the traditions and customs in Dubai?
Traditions and customs in Dubai are based on Islamic culture and include:
- Hospitality: Hospitality is an important part of culture, and guests are often treated to coffee and dates.
- Religious holidays: Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr are important religious holidays during which fasting and prayers are observed.
- Clothing: Men wear traditional white clothes (disdasha or kandura), women wear black abayas and headscarves.
- – Local cuisine: Traditional dishes include hummus, falafel, mahbousi shawarma.
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