6 curious questions people ask about Emiratis

You know about the Emiratis only after living in the United Arab Emirates!

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By Anita Iyer

Published: Mon 20 Feb 2017, 5:22 PM

Last updated: Mon 29 Jul 2024, 4:21 PM

There is a sense of trivia and mystery around the Emiratis and their lifestyle that is a common topic of discussion in Dubai and the world over.

We dug into Quora to find intriguing questions that people have about the Emiratis and their lives. Expats, who have once lived in the United Arab Emirates, have come forward to bust some of the misconceptions posted online. Also interesting are the comments by Emiratis, who beat the questions with their sense of humour.

1. How do I become an Emirati citizen?

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2. Is it true that every Emirati is a millionaire?

3. How often do Emiratis wear Western clothes?

4. How well do Emiratis speak English?

5. Where do Emiratis hang out in Dubai?

6. What would the Emiratis think if tourists wore an Abaya?

anita@khaleejtimes.com

Anita Iyer

Published: Mon 20 Feb 2017, 5:22 PM

Last updated: Mon 29 Jul 2024, 4:21 PM

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