In pictures: Emiratis’ opinions on the UAE dress code

“Our population is small so when the visitors come they like to see what the local people are wearing,” says Fadhel Al Hameli, 25, from Abu Dhabi.

Mark Asquith

Apr 02, 2014

The country’s national dress should be better protected, says a member of the Federal National Council. But what exactly is national dress? We speak to several Emiratis on their thoughts. All photos by Silvia Razgova / The National April 1

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