National Dress in dubai

National Dress in dubai

The men of the Arabian peninsula wear the gleaming white (sometimes brown or gray) ankle length dishdasha. Local men wear a small skull cap (gafia), covered by the white or sometimes red-checkered head cloth (gutra) and held in place by the twisted black coil (agal). Only rarely will a national appear in western dress within the Emirates. For important occasions and men of standing, the white dishdasha is covered by a flowing black cloak (bisht) edged with gold braid.
Emirati women usually wear trousers (sirwal) fitted tightly at the ankles. Over the sirwal is worn the jillabeeya, a floor length dress which is often decorated in embroidery and covered by a black cloak (abaya). Some women cover their face with a black cloth (nikab) that only reveals the eyes and others, mostly older women, wear a canvas mask called a burga which covers eyebrows, nose and mouth. Almost all women cover their hair with a shaila or hejjab as, according to Islam, hair is private


Clothing
Generally, clothing should be lightweight, easy to clean and practical. Cotton is the best material to wear as it absorbs half its weight of water and is therefore of great value when one is perspiring. If clothes do not absorb perspiration, skin remains bathed in moisture and develops a condition known as ‘prickly heat’ (applying powder after showering can help prevent this condition). Loose-fitting clothes allow a layer of air between the clothing and the skin which assists the evaporation process. During winter months, warmer garments may be required.


Health Care
To avoid health complications, such as urinary infections, stones, and dehydration, it is necessary to drink plenty of water, especially in the summer when fluid loss from sweat can be as much as 5 liters per day. The water in the Emirates is safe to drink from the tap, although in the summer it can be very hot. Most people prefer locally bottled or imported water which is easily available.
One of the major hazards of living in the Gulf is sunburn. Be careful about exposure, taking extra care with babies and children, until you know what your skin can take. There are numerous sun care products available at reasonable prices. Good sunglasses are a must to protect you from the sun’s glare, especially while driving. Sunscreen is expensive in the UAE.

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