Traditional Clothing in UAE

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There is always some ambiguity whenever the topic of traditional clothing in the United Arab Emirates crops up. Other than the followers of Islam, not many are aware of the Arabic style of clothing typical to Muslim culture. With the exception of Dubai, the remaining Emirates in the UAE are conservative with regard to their style of dressing, favouring 'modesty' and, to a certain extent strictly adopting what is prescribed in Islamic texts.