Ramadan
When Muslims break their fast
What is Iftaar?
In 2008, it was declared the national tree of the UAE. This year, it has been announced as the theme for the 'Year of Tolerance'
What is Ghaf Tree?
A hot beverage that symbolizes generosity and hospitality. It is said that welcoming and honoring a guest is incomplete in the Emirati culture without serving this beverage
What is Gahwa?
Located in Abu Dhabi, it is the largest mosque in the country. In Eid, it may be visited by more than 41,000 people
What is Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque?
Eating and drinking in public during the day
What is prohibited in Ramadhan?
A traditional Arabic coffee pot for serving Arabic coffee. It is a symbol of the Emirati culture, featuring on the UAE dirham coin
What is a dallah?
A popular traditional food in the Emirate kitchen, it is comprised of wheat, meat or chicken and ghee. This porridge like dish is most often eaten during important family gatherings such as weddings, Ramadan, and Eids
What is Harees?
What is Burj Al Arab?
Fajer, Duhr, Asur, Maghrib, Isha'a
What are the prayer timings?
A wind-tower with a traditional architecture found throughout the Arabian Gulf. In arid climates the wind tower acts as a ventilation system allowing hot air to raise out the top of it, and cooler directed winds to flow down into the home
What is Barjeel?
Ramadan is the perfect time to try this Emirati dessert. It closely resembles doughnut hole and it is deep fry and served with date syrup
What is Luqaimat?
One of the oldest areas in Dubai, a respected cultural heritage site that was constructed during the 19th century (known previously as Al Bastakiya)
What is Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood?