The UAE’s rich history is rooted in trade and tied to Islam, which came to the region in AD 630. Its location between Europe and the Far East attracted merchants from India and China and was prized by Europeans, in particular the Portuguese, the Dutch and the British.
The UAE is blessed with a rich heritage that encompasses architecture, sports, occupations, traditions, arts, crafts, food, places of historical and archaeological importance, lifestyle and values imbibed in Islam.
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.
