Living in the UAE
This is a selection of resources on Living in the UAE available from the NLB catalogue or the Internet and is not meant to be an exhaustive list.
NLB print and digital resources
Cultureshock! Dubai: A survival guide to customs and etiquette
Thinking of moving to Dubai to live or work? Learn more about the city from Cultureshock! Dubai, which offers noteworthy advice for travellers. Pick up practical tips on settling in and thriving in Dubai, learn how to navigate your way around the city, how you can land a job or even start your own business.
All rights reserved, Singapore: Marshall Cavendish Editions, 2016
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Insight guides: Oman and the UAE (2017 edition)
The 2017 edition of this book from the Insight Guides series is more than just a travel guide on Oman and the United Arab Emirates. Beyond tourist attractions, it is filled with information on the history, culture, religion, food and architecture of both countries which is useful for anyone planning to live or work there.
A photographic guide to the essential words and phrases in Arabic, this ebook will come in handy for those who plan to live or work in the United Arab Emirates. It includes 3,000 commonly-used words and phrases divided into topics covering food and drink, home life, work and school, sport and leisure, transport and technology.
Retrieved from OverDrive. (myLibrary ID is required to access this ebook.)
Sweets & desserts from the Middle East
In this ebook, the author takes readers on a sumptuous tour of sweets and desserts which occupy a special place in Middle Eastern cuisine. While many Middle Eastern desserts are very sweet, their variety is infinite, combining ancient traditions and modern influences and reflecting the multifarious origins of the people in the region.
Retrieved from OverDrive. (myLibrary ID is required to access this ebook.)
Architecture in context: Designing in the Middle East
The geography, climate, environment, culture and history in the Middle East have deeply influenced its architecture. This ebook explores how contemporary architecture co-exists with the built heritage in the Middle East. It also examines the local styles and cultural symbolisms behind architectural designs in the region.
Retrieved from OverDrive. (myLibrary ID is required to access this ebook.)
International institutions of the Middle East: The GCC, Arab League, and Arab Maghreb Union
How does membership in international organisations like the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Arab League bring benefits to the United Arab Emirates? This book features three international institutions- the GCC, Arab League and the Arab Maghreb Union- and looks at how they can help to enhance cooperation and develop deeper ties between the member countries.
All rights reserved, New York: Routledge, 2017
Keepers of the golden shore: A history of the United Arab Emirates
Learn about the history of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from Keepers of the Golden Shore, which chronicles the history of the UAE from the ancient Arabian tribes, to the union of the seven emirates, and onwards to the modern nation that is well-known for its wealth and architectural wonders today.
Retrieved from ProQuest Ebook Central. (myLibrary ID is required to access this database.)
Building migrant cities in the Gulf: Urban transformation in the Middle East
A large proportion of residents in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are guest workers and expatriates from other countries. Find out how such migration trends have impacted urban transformation in the country and other countries in the Middle East from Building Migrant Cities in the Gulf today.
All rights reserved, London: I. B. Tauris, 2019
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Your guide to expat life in United Arab Emirates: Living in the UAE
Written by HSBC, this guide provides a brief but informative overview of the expatriate life in the United Arab Emirates. It covers key facts and tips such as the types of accommodation available, school curriculum and fees, mobile networks, healthcare options, tax and banking.
Cultural reflections from the United Arab Emirates UAE
Compiled by Zayed University in Dubai, this 26-page online publication captures the heritage, culture and way of life in the UAE in a series of photographs and interviews with the locals. It explores three main themes- family, community and environment in the country.
UAE and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: Excellence in implementation
This report examines the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) efforts in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) formulated by the United Nations. It also maps out how the SGDs are aligned with the UAE’s Vision 2021 plan for national development.