阿拉伯联合酋长国位于阿拉伯半岛，是海湾地区重要国家之一。本书介绍了阿联酋的风土人情，对其地理、历史、政治、国民性格、商业文化、日常生活、跨文化交际等领域的重要事实或所独具的特色进行介绍，使学习者在阅读的过程中获取相关的文化背景知识，提高对文化差异的敏感度和宽容度，在学习英文的同时提升跨文化交际的能力。

前辅文
Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
  ? Geography
  ? Climate
  ? The People
  ? A Brief History
  ? Modern Times
  ? Government and Politics
  ? The Emirates
  ? The Economy
  ? The Threat of Terrorism
Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
  ? Status and Social Structure
  ? Arab Pride
  ? Social Networks
  ? Religion
  ? Attitudes Toward Women
  ? Insha’allah
  ? Backhand Economy
  ? Wasta
  ? Tolerance and Prejudice
  ? Sense of Humor
Chapter 03 CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS
  ? Calendars
  ? Religious Holidays
  ? National Holidays
  ? Other Celebrations
  ? Local Customs and Folklore
Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS
  ? Attitudes Toward Foreigners
  ? Greetings
  ? Hospitality
  ? Invitations Home
  ? Manners
Chapter 05 THE EMIRATIS AT HOME
  ? The Household
  ? Growing up in the UAE
  ? Family Occasions
  ? Daily Life
  ? Boys and Girls
Chapter 06 TIME OUT
  ? Shopping for Pleasure
  ? Cultural Activities
  ? Eating Out
  ? Table Manners
  ? Coffee-Shop Culture
  ? Nightclubs and Bars
  ? Sports
  ? Out of Town
Chapter 07 TRAVEL, HEALTH, & SAFETY
  ? Roads and Traffi c
  ? Where to Stay
  ? Health
  ? Safety
Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
  ? The Business Landscape
  ? Business Culture
  ? Business Ethics
  ? Business Etiquette
  ? Presentations
  ? Negotiations
  ? Contracts
  ? Meetings
  ? Dealing with the Government
  ? Women in Business
Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
  ? Language
  ? Polite Behavior
  ? The Communications Revolution
  ? The Media
  ? Conclusion
Appendices
  ? Places
  ? People
Exercises