Emiratis - wikipedia Emiratis This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. ( May 2014 ) Emirati إماراتي Total population ( < 1.5 million - 2 million > 12 % - 20 % of total UAE population ) Regions with significant populations United Arab Emirates 2,000,000 Other Gulf countries 7,000 United Kingdom 5,406 United States 2,000 Germany 2,885 Australia 1,700 Denmark 220 Languages Gulf Arabic Standard Arabic Religion predominately Sunni Islam of Maliki school of jurisprudence, significant minorities of Shia and Salafi Muslims. The Emirati people ( Arabic : إماراتي ‎ ‎ ) are citizens of the United Arab Emirates ( UAE ). The largest concentration is in the UAE, where there are 2.1 million Emiratis. Formerly known as the Trucial States or Trucial Oman, the UAE is made up of seven emirates, each of which had a dominant or ruling family or tribe. Abu Dhabi was home to the Bani Yas Tribal Alliance ; Dubai settled in 1833 by an offshoot of the Bani Yas, the Al Bu Falasah ; Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah to the Al Qasimi or Qawasim ; Ajman to the Al Naim and Fujeirah to the Sharqiyin. Additionally a number of large tribes settled in these territories or travelled the interior of the UAE, including the Manasir and Awamir, the Mazari, Bani Qitab, Al Bu Shams, Manahil, Rashid, Al Murrah, Za'ab, Tanaij, Naqbiyin, Ghafalah and the Bani Ka'ab. A large number of them are from other Arab countries too and some have South Asian blood and Sub-Saharan African blood in them. Contents 1 Culture 1.1 Values 1.2 Music and dance 2 History 3 Emiratism 3.1 Lexicology 4 National symbols 5 Demographics 6 Language 7 Religion 8 Diaspora 9 See also 10 References Culture Main article : Culture of the United Arab Emirates Emirati culture is based on Arab culture and has been influenced by the religion Islam. Arabian influence on Emirati culture is noticeably visible in traditional Emirati architecture. Ever since the 20th century, the country has become more cosmopolitan and aspects of Western culture are very visible here. Values The influence of Islamic culture on Emirati architecture, music, attire, cuisine and lifestyle are very prominent as well. Five times every day, Muslims are called to the prayer from the minarets of mosques which are scattered around the country. Some oriental educationists and cultural academics have stated that luxuriousness and some extravagance is a feature of the Emirati culture. Music and dance Main article : Music of the United Arab Emirates Emirati music varies to each area although most are on folklore 's, some cultural dances are the horbya which well known all over the United Arab Emirates, The Ayala which is well known in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Other music is shalat which does not involve any type of instruments. History The United Arab Emirates is a recently created country with a history entwined with various empires, such as those of Portugal and the United Kingdom. The Romans also exerted influence on the Persian Gulf. Envoys from the Islamic prophet Muhammad saw the islands convert to Islam around 630 C.E. Later in the 16th century the Portuguese would battle the then dominant force in the Persian Gulf, the Safavid dynasty, for control of the region. During the 17th century, the Ottomans took control of the islands and UAE was known as the `` Pirate Coast. '' By the 19th century, the British Empire had taken complete control of the land then called the Trucial States. Oil was discovered in 1959. The Trucial States were under the control of the British Empire until 1971. Consequently, with weakening British control, the Trucial States became the UAE in 1971 with Ras al - Khaimah joining in 1972. The term Emirati comes from the Arabic word emir ( Arabic : أمير ‎ ‎ ) which means commander. Each emirate is ruled by an emir. The Bani Yas tribe forms the basis of many clans within the UAE. Sub-clans of the Bani Yas include Al Bu Falah ( Abu Dhabi ) Al Bu Falasah ( Dubai ) Another definition of `` Emirati '' is Arabs with origins in the UAE. Many modern Emirati names are derived from these tribal names or offshoots of these tribes, for instance Mazroui ( from Mazari ), Nuaimi ( from Naim ) and Al Sharqi ( from Sharqiyin ). Emiratism Emiratism ( or Emirianism ) is the advocacy of Emirati national identity. The government promotes Emiratism by procuring nationals with preferential treatment on several socio - political platforms. This is accomplished through several means, such as increasing the visibility of Emirati culture, by preserving Emirati cultural identity, and by preferentially employing Emiratis in the workforce. The latter policy is referred to as Emiratisation by the government. Lexicology The word Emirati is an English derived from a combination of the word emir, which is an Islamic leader, and the English suffix - ate. It gradually came to mean United Arab Emirates. The demonym Emirian has a similar root from except with the suffix - ian being added to emir. Rarer Emirian demonyms and adjectives include Emiri and Emiratian, both of which are unofficial and informal alternates. However, due to strong tribal allegiances, many Emiratis also self - identify by their tribal affiliations, whereby some Emiratis may call themselves a `` Bani Yasi '', `` Suweidi '' or an `` al - Shamsi '', especially if they come from an influential tribe. Historically, Emiratis were called Trucial Coasters or Trucials. National symbols Falcon training is one of the UAE 's national symbols. These birds can be seen on the coat of arms of the United Arab Emirates. They were traditionally used for hunting, and trained by the Bedouin tribes. Most Emiratis view Sheikh Zayed as an essential component of Emirati nationalism, Emiratis are proud of their nations global name associated with tourist prospects, prefer interactions with fellow nationals, most are computer literate and adult Emiratis past born in the 21st century are more likely to be bilingual These are many landmarks and sculptures in the country of teapots, water jugs and coffeemakers to symbolize the hospitality of the Emirati people. Due to the pearl - diving history of the Emirates, nautical sailing and other activities at sea are sometimes emphasized. Due to its prominence throughout Emirati history in cultivation, datefruits play an important role in Emirati life. Another national symbol is the teapot with the elongated thin spout ; a sign of Emirati generosity. Demographics Main article : Demographics of the United Arab Emirates The population of the UAE as of 2009 stands at six million, of which 16.5 % are Emiratis. The rest of UAE 's population ( 83.5 % ) is composed of expatriates, with the largest groups hailing from South Asian countries such as India ( 1.75 million ), Pakistan ( 1.25 million ) and Bangladesh ( 500,000 ). There are also nationals of other GCC and Arab countries who live in the UAE. Members of other Asian communities, including China, the Philippines, Thailand, Korea, Afghanistan and Iran make up approximately one million of the total population. Western expatriates, from Europe, Australia, and Latin America make up 500,000 of the overall population. Language Main article : Emirati Arabic Emirati Arabic is a variety of Arabic used in the UAE. Religion Islam is largest and the official state religion of the UAE and the government follows a policy of tolerating existence of other religions, through the Ministry of Tolerance. There are approximately 31 churches throughout the country, one Hindu temple in the region of Bur Dubai, 2 Sikh Gurudwaras, with the biggest one located in Jebel Ali district of Dubai and a Buddhist temple in the Al Garhoud of Dubai. Emiratis are largely Muslims, approximately 85 % of whom are Sunni and the remaining 15 % are Shia. The government imposes restrictions on marriage for its citizens. Muslim Emirati women are forbidden by law from marrying men of `` the book '' ( referring to Christians and Jews ), while Muslim Emirati men are allowed to marry women of `` the book ''. In UAE, a union between a Muslim Emirati woman and a man of `` the book '' is punishable by law, since it is considered a form of `` fornication ''. Diaspora Main article : Emirati diaspora See also : Emirati American and Emiratis in the United Kingdom Emirati ancestry, the result of emigration, also exist in other parts of the world, most notably in the Arabian Peninsula, Europe and North America. 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Question: if you are from dubai what are you called
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