From the Book - Third edition.
Geography - History - Government - Economy - Environment
Emirati - Lifestyle - Language - Arts - Leisure - Festivals - Food.
Geography: The land and the coast
Marine life. History: Prehistory
The UAE oil boom. Government: The federal government; balancing loyalties
Federal structure and functions
Terrorism and the UAE. Economy: The traditional economy
Developing a modern economy
Planning UAE's future. Environment: Endangered species
Special environmental programs
"Greening" the desert. Emirati: The ethnic mix
Desert connections. Lifestyle: City life
Hinduism. Language: Language without words
The three most common phrases. Arts: Henna skin dyeing
Dance. Leisure: Family leisure
Water sports. Festivals: Family celebrations
Hindu festivals. Food: Traditional UAE food
Fast foods. Map of the United Arab Emirates
About the culture - -Time line
