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GRAND CAYMAN
Grand Cayman
DETAILS
Continent: North America
Country: Grand Cayman
Longitude & Latitude 23.4241° N, 53.8478° E
Bodies of Water: Persian Gulf & Gulf of Oman
Capital: Abu Dhabi
Areas: 7 Emirates
population: As of 2021 9.99 million
Head of State: Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Climate: 2 Seasons, overall dry, humid and hot
Currency: Dirham
Religion: Islam
Country Code: +971
Estimated Population: 9.89
Dress Code: Locals wear religious garments
Tribes: 42 – 48
Official Website: u.ae
Public Holidays: 8
Traditional Music: Liwa
Military: UAE Army, Airforce, Navy & PG
Cultural Dance: The Ayyalah
Airports: 9
Airline: 6
Hospitals: 104
Schools: Approximately 570
Mosques: Over 9,080
Churches: A little over 40
Bridges: 5
Major Highways: 6
Main Export: Crude oil, Gold, processed petroleum oils
Main Import: Gold, Machinery, Electrical equipment, precious stones
Electrical Outlet: Type G and M sockets
TV Stations: 18
Radio Stations: Over 40
Theme Parks: 18
Hotels: Approximately 2150
Beaches: 18
Golf: 21
National Parks: 8
Museums: 50
Drive Steering Wheel: Left
Malls: 65
Date Format: day/month/year
Work Week: Starts on Sunday
Architecture: Mostly modern
UNESCO Sites: 0, but has 1 World Heritage site
GEOGRAPHY
United Arab Emirates also known by UAE is located south of the Persian Gulf in Asia. The UAE is composed of 7 Emirates or States, which are Abu Dhabi (the Capital), Ajman, Dubai ( the most popular one), Fujairah, Ras al-Khamiah, Sharjah, Umm al- Quwain.
DRESS CODE
Please be respectful and mindful, that UAE is an Islamic State, meaning most locals follow their religion and practice Islamic rules and dress code. Most of the country citizens are Muslim. The women usually cover their hair, from their wrists to ankles. And some might even cover 90 percent of their faces. However, the Islamic dress code, does not take away from beautiful outfits, Islamic fashion styles or quality. Even-though, I witnessed many tourist with very short skirts and shorts and tube tops, I can honestly say in Dubai, the dress code seemed a bit more relaxed, avoid wearing offensive outfits. Dubai is a pretty cool place, no need to brake any rules. No short tops, pants, skirts, or offensively tight clothing.
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LANDMARKS
CULTURE
The UAE’s native culture is more quiet, mostly within themselves and more reserved. However, I found that less religious locals where quite friendly, more open and curious.
The immigrant culture is extremely adventurous, super friendly, love gatherings at clubs, restaurants, malls, lounges and anywhere at anytime after work mentality, keep in mind Dubai is a massive melting pot of cultures. Your’ve the marketing and architects being mostly from Europe or USA. You’ve got most of the flight attendants from every corner of the planet.
The service culture is mostly
NATURAL RESOURCES
UAE’s major resources are crude oil production and exportation. They also export petroleum oils, petroleum gas, ethylene polymers, precious metals and stones, lot’s of gold, diamonds, jewlery, aluminum and electrical, salt, pearls, equipment.
PLACES TO EAT
5 WORDS TO DESCRIBE UAE
Opulent, Vibrant, Fun, Modern, Services
FINAL THOUGHS