Dubai is a desirable business location in the Middle East. Many international companies and workers are established in Dubai. These days Roughly 80% of the people in Dubai are expatriates and make up the workforce. However, according to previous researches, doing business in Dubai is more difficult than simply following corporate policies and standards. (H. Miller, 2011) Everything from when and how business is conducted to office design, is strongly affected by the cultural norms that are rooted by an Islamic law. According to the author, understanding these cultural differences is the key for doing successful business.
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People who are living in Dubai, live at GMT+4. The local currency of Dubai is the Dirham. Working hours …show more content…
Therefore, there isn’t a typical dress code.
Local and foreign have different clothes. However, the foreign have adjusted their clothes with respect to the culture of Dubai. In general the Arab men wear a loose, ankle-length white cotton garment called a thobe and the Arab women usually wear an abaya, which covers them from shoulders to feet. Also a headscarf is used by some women. As said there are also different nationalities in Dubai. In general, foreign men wear a tie, long-sleeve shirt, and pants for business. Western women wear western clothing, but are careful to cover their shoulders, arms, and legs.
As said, In Dubai it is a habit for local population to wear traditional costumes. The reasons for wearing these clothes is not only for religious reasons but also for protecting against high temperatures and the climate.
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Some clear examples are given by Yvette Trancoso who wrote an article about her personal experience in Dubai. She says it is important to take note of how to interact with people who follow the strict Islamic rules. For example allot of people might not want to shake your hand when you introduce yourself. Also in business it is important to take note of a few things because pointing your finger can be very insulting and the way you dress as a women is very important. (How they do it in Dubai,
Basic information
People who are living in Dubai, live at GMT+4. The local currency of Dubai is the Dirham. Working hours …show more content…
Therefore, there isn’t a typical dress code.
Local and foreign have different clothes. However, the foreign have adjusted their clothes with respect to the culture of Dubai. In general the Arab men wear a loose, ankle-length white cotton garment called a thobe and the Arab women usually wear an abaya, which covers them from shoulders to feet. Also a headscarf is used by some women. As said there are also different nationalities in Dubai. In general, foreign men wear a tie, long-sleeve shirt, and pants for business. Western women wear western clothing, but are careful to cover their shoulders, arms, and legs.
As said, In Dubai it is a habit for local population to wear traditional costumes. The reasons for wearing these clothes is not only for religious reasons but also for protecting against high temperatures and the climate.
Personal …show more content…
Some clear examples are given by Yvette Trancoso who wrote an article about her personal experience in Dubai. She says it is important to take note of how to interact with people who follow the strict Islamic rules. For example allot of people might not want to shake your hand when you introduce yourself. Also in business it is important to take note of a few things because pointing your finger can be very insulting and the way you dress as a women is very important. (How they do it in Dubai,