Cityscape United Arab Emirates

The United Arab

Emirates (UAE) has a diverse
society. The country's
historical population as a small
tribal community that has
changed with the arrival of
other nationals, in the mid-20th
century. The country was also
part of the British Empire until
1971.

Emirati culture is
based on Arabian culture, with
influences from the cultures of
East Africa and Indian

Subcontinent. The religion of Islam has

had a prominent influence on local
architecture, music, attire, cuisine, and
lifestyle. Five times every day, Muslims
are called to prayer from the mosques,
which are scattered around the country.
The weekend begins on Friday due to
Friday being the holiest day for Muslims;
most Muslim countries have a Friday-
Saturday or Thursday-Friday weekend.

How the art of Architecture depict the

culture of Emiratis.

Emirati architecture reflects the traditional

lifestyles and customs of the people.
Building materials are simple, but well-
adapted to local living and climate. For migrant tribes, portable tents traditionally provided shelter during
the winter season. Inland, more permanent houses were built of stone guss with roofs made from palm
tree leaves. Fossilized coral, cut in blocks, bonded with sarooj or a seashell-derived lime mixture, and
plastered with chalk and water paste, was used extensively in coastal regions. Privacy and ventilation are
important influences in the UAE.

Burj Khalifa

The Burj Khalifa in Dubai that was completed on October, 1, 2009 is the world tallest skyscraper
the world. The architectural style of this building is Neo-futurism and was design by Ar. Adrian Smith.
Reinforced concrete, steel, and aluminum was the primary materials used in its structural system. Just like
other towers, Burj Khalifa composed of residential apartment, office and also a tourist attraction.
History and Mythology painting, United Arab Emirates

(Acrylic painting Traditional Dance)

This painting shows the traditional dance Al-Ayyala, a popular and expressive cultural
performance practiced in north-western Oman and throughout the United Arab Emirates. Al-Ayyala
involves chanted poetry, drum music and dance, and simulates a battle scene. Two rows of about twenty
men face each other, carrying thin bamboo sticks to signify spears or swords. Between the rows
musicians play large and small drums, tambourines and brass cymbals. The rows of men move their heads
and sticks synchronously with the drum rhythm and chant poetic lyrics, while other performers move
around the rows holding swords or guns, which they occasionally hurl to the sky and catch. In the United
Arab Emirates, girls wearing traditional dresses stand at the front, tossing their long hair from side to side.
The melody has seven tones in an irregular repeated pattern, and the chanted poetry varies according to
the occasion. Al-Ayyala is performed during weddings and other festive occasions in both the Sultanate
of Oman and the United Arab Emirates. Performers come from diverse backgrounds and age groups. The
lead performer is usually an inherited role and is responsible for training others performers. Al-Ayyala is
inclusive of all ages, genders and social classes. Yowalah is considered a victory dance, and it used to be
performed usually after a victory in a tribal war or after returning from a successful pearl diving. The
dance form is included in Unesco cultural heritage list.
 Animals in UAE

Camels in UAE are different from any Asian Camel. This is because camels found in UAE have
one hump unlike the Asian two-humped camel. They were thought to have been domesticated before
3000 BC in the Arabian Peninsula by frankincense traders. These traders used them when travelling from
southern Arabia, where the frankincense is found, to their markets in the Middle East. Camels became
key domestic animals are Arabian culture developed.
 Portrait, United Arab Emirates

This portrait shows how people in UAE dressed for male. There is always some ambiguity
whenever the topic of traditional clothing in the United Arab Emirates crops up. Other than the followers
of Islam, not many are aware of the Arabic style of clothing typical to Muslim culture. With the exception
of Dubai, the remaining Emirates in the UAE are conservative with regard to their style of dressing,
favoring 'modesty' and, to a certain extent strictly adopting what is prescribed in Islamic texts.
Dubai attracts many outsiders including many tourists and expatriates, thus the dress code is more
lenient. Although western-style clothing such as t-shirts, long skirts and trousers are permitted, women
are expected and encouraged to keep their skin covered. To sum it up, anything and everything goes as
long as you remember that you are in a progressive yet Islamic Emirate.
Still life in United Arab Emirates

This still life mirrors the culture of UAE, the color prioritized in this painting which is gold means do
much for the people in UAE. As we all know that in the City Dubai is gaining their title as City of Gold
and this also means royalty and wealth. UAE has been a hub for jewelry sales globally. The gold rate in
Dubai is quite dynamic and changes from time to time. Purchasing jewelry or gold products from the
UAE means pure quality products apart from workmanship and extensive variety in design.