There are Christian churches in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah. The Workplace - Men and women do work together in offices in the UAE, but women usually dress conservatively and modestly. Only women working as teachers in the public schools are required to wear long skirts or traditional black abayas. As is the case with the citizens of most Arab countries, Emirians are not always punctual. In a typical business meeting, the guest will be offered tea, coffee or a soft drink when he arrives.
Formal greetings take several minutes.
It is considered impolite to begin addressing business topics without first taking several minutes to ask about one's host's health and well-being. FSI supplied background information on the United Arab Emirates business etiquette and protocol and publications such as the Post Report and Background Notes . All Rights Reserved. Users of this site agree to be bound by the terms of the American Express Web Site Rules and Regulations. View Web Site Rules and Regulations and trademarks and Privacy Statement of American Express.