These unique guides produced by the Department of Defense provide comprehensive information about all aspects of life in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) - Abu Dhabi, Dubai - with a special emphasis on geography, history, the economy, society, security and military matters, religion, traditions, urban and rural life, ethnic groups, crime, the environment, government, holidays, gender issues and much more.

UAE COUNTRY PROFILE * Introduction * U.A.E in Facts and Figures * GEOGRAPHY * The Neighborhood * Area * Climate * Environmental Issues * Major Cities * HISTORY * Introduction * Beginnings in the Bronze Age * Greek Conquerors and Persian Emperors * The coming of Islam * The Age of European Colonization * The Path to Independence * Recent Events * Timeline * ECONOMY * Introduction * Trade & Industry * Banking & Commerce * Energy * The Consumer * Agriculture * SOCIETY * Religion * Religious Diversity * Demographic Groups * Human Rights * Customs * Hospitality * Marriage * Gender Issues * Holidays * Art * Sports and Recreation * Outlook * Future Prospects * Demographics * Territorial Conflict * Religious Extremism * Economic Stability * Footnotes * UAE Country Profile * Country Profile * Geography * History * Recent Events and Government * Economy * Media * Ethnic Groups * Religion * Pre-Islamic Religions * Islam * Religion and Government * Daily Life * Religious Holidays * Places of Worship * Traditions * Greetings * Dress Code * Hospitality * Holidays * Weddings * Funerals * Do's and Don'ts * Urban Life * Urbanization * Education * Health Care * Traffic and Transportation * Cuisine and Dining * Marketplace * Street Vendors * Gathering Information * Rural Life * Rural Employment * Villages * Daily Life * Health and Education * Rural Administration * FAMILY LIFE * Family vs. Tribe * Marriage and Divorce * Typical Household * Footnotes