United Arab Emirates

Culture Shock!

by Gina L. Crocetti

Whether you travel for business, pleasure, or a combination of the two, the ever-popular "Culture Shock!" series belongs in your backpack or briefcase. Get the nuts-and-bolts information you need to survive and thrive wherever you go. "Culture Shock!" country guides are easy-to-read, accurate, and entertaining crash courses in local customs and etiquette. "Culture Shock!" practical guides offer the inside information you need whether you're a student, a parent, a globetrotter, or a working traveler. "Culture Shock!" at your Door guides equip you for daily life in some of the world's most cosmopolitan cities. And "Culture Shock!" Success Secrets guides offer relevant, practical information with the real-life insights and cultural know-how that can make the difference between business success and failure.Each "Culture Shock!" title is written by someone who's lived and worked in the country, and each book is packed with practical, accurate, and enjoyable information to help you find your way and feel at home.

Genres: Nonfiction, Travel

240 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Cheryl]

I'm trying to read several of the books in this 'series' in order to have a better understanding of other cultures. This one is not as successful, imo, as the others. The author tries to be objective, respectful, etc.... but she clearly did not learn to love the people the way the authors of the Taiwan and Australian guides did. And she definitely enforced my desire to not ever visit the UAE. Still, it does seem like an excellent 'Survival Guide' for expatriates trying to live and work there temporarily.

[Bridget]

The writing quality wasn't the best but the information was very good, if a little heavy on the country's legal system practices.

[Hannah]

Some really helpful and interesting insights into the culture of the local Emirati's. Whilst other sections are clearly out of date, it was still worth the read.