{"id":4733,"date":"2020-05-11T16:11:33","date_gmt":"2020-05-11T20:11:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.explorica.ca\/blog\/?page_id=4733"},"modified":"2020-05-14T16:11:42","modified_gmt":"2020-05-14T20:11:42","slug":"united-arab-emirates-learning-home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.explorica.ca\/blog\/united-arab-emirates-learning-home","title":{"rendered":"United Arab Emirates: Learning at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Get creative<\/strong><br \/>\nThe traditional technique of weaving the hair of camels and the wool of goats and sheep into fabric for blankets, carpets, pillows, tents, saddles, and belts is called Al-Sadu. The process begins with the cutting of wool and goat hair and the collecting of camel hair. The wool or hair is then sorted and cleaned, spun into yarn using a drop spindle, then dyed using local plants and spices like henna, turmeric, saffron, cactus, and indigo. The yarn is woven on a floor loom made of palm or jujube wood. Traditionally, weavers gather in small groups to spin and weave, exchanging family news and occasionally chanting or reciting traditional poetry, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/ich.unesco.org\/en\/RL\/al-taghrooda-traditional-bedouin-chanted-poetry-in-the-united-arab-emirates-and-the-sultanate-of-oman-00744\">Al-Taghrooda<\/a>. Take a turn at weaving by learning how <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.etsy.com\/en\/learn-how-to-weave\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pick a film<\/strong><br \/>\nWatch a movie that relates to your destination. Some ideas for movies taking place in the UAE include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>6 Underground (2019)*<\/li>\n<li>Star Trek Beyond (2016)<\/li>\n<li>Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (2011)<\/li>\n<li>Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens (2015)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>*Rated R (may not be suitable for all students)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Study some history<\/strong><br \/>\nDid you know the United Arab Emirates is made up of seven principalities? The UAE includes Abu Dhabi (which serves as the capital), Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm al-Quwain. Bedouins, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/topic\/Bedouin\">semi-nomadic desert-dwellers<\/a>, are the oldest inhabitant of the Arabian deserts. Learn how they survived the arid deserts, how they used camels and falcons, and how they navigated using only the sun, stars, and sand dunes. Then, marvel at the modern UAE with this virtual tour of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airpano.com\/360photo\/UAE-Dubai-City-Virtual-Tour\/\">Dubai<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.p4panorama.com\/Gallery.aspx\/grand-mosque-abu-dhabi-360-virtual-tour\/\">Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Choose a book<\/strong><br \/>\nRead and discuss a book that takes place in your destination or describes the local culture. Pick from titles like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>The Diesel<\/em> by Thandi Al Suwaidi<\/li>\n<li><em>The Sand Fish: A Novel From Dubai<\/em> by Maha Gargash<\/li>\n<li><em>Beyond Dubai: Seeking Lost Cities in the Emirates<\/em> by David Miller<\/li>\n<li><em>Burqalicious<\/em> by Becky Wicks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Fill up your plate<\/strong><br \/>\nEmirati cuisine is the traditional Arabic cuisine of the United Arab Emirates. Meat, fish, and rice are the staples, and dates are usually consumed with meals. Arrange a potluck and encourage your friends to bring a traditional such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveur.com\/article\/Recipes\/Balaleet-Sweet-Vermicelli-and-Eggs\/\">baleelat<\/a> (a sweet and savory breakfast dish), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksfood.net\/post\/grow-your-blog-community-1\">beidh wa tomat<\/a> (eggs with tomato), or shaksuka. Know a chef? Hold a cooking class with your travel group, or consider a group outing to a restaurant that offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=s1hhmzkFKMU&amp;feature=youtu.be\">traditional food<\/a> of the UAE.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn the language<\/strong><br \/>\nCall up a friend and practice your language skills. It helps to make flashcards with <a href=\"http:\/\/emiratesdiary.com\/uae-tips\/talk-basic-arabic-words-phrases-common-sentences\">basic words<\/a> and phrases which can be used throughout your travels (think about ordering at restaurants, buying souvenirs, and chatting with locals).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Did you know?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe world\u2019s tallest building, called the Burj Khalifa, is located in Dubai. 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