Emirati people
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| (1.5 million-2 million 12%-20% of total UAE population) |
|
| Regions with significant populations | |
 United Arab Emirates1,400,000 |
|
 Other Gulf countries
|
7,000 |
 United Kingdom
|
5,406 |
 United States
|
2,000 |
 Germany
|
2,885 |
 Australia
|
1,700 |
 Denmark
|
220 |
| Languages | |
| Religion | |
| predominately Sunni Islam of Maliki school of jurisprudence, significant minorities of Shia and Salafi Muslims. | |
The Emirati people (Arabic: إماراتي) are citizens of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The largest concentration is in the UAE, where there are 1.4 million Emiratis.
Formerly known as the Trucial States or Trucial Oman, the UAE is made up of seven emirates, each of which had a dominant or ruling family or tribe. Abu Dhabi was home to the Sir Bani Yas; Dubai settled in 1833 by an offshoot of the Bani Yas, the Al Bu Falasah; Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah to the Al Qasimi or Qawasim; Ajman to the Al Naim and Fujeirah to the Sharqiyin. Additionally a number of large tribes settled in these territories or travelled the interior of the UAE, including the Manasir and Awamir, the Mazari, Bani Qitab, Al Bu Shams, Manahil, Rashid, Al Murrah, Za'ab, Tanaij, Naqbiyin, Ghafalah and the Bani Ka'ab. A large number of them are from other Arab countries too and some have South Asian blood and Sub-Saharan African blood in them.
Emirati culture is based on Arab culture and has been influenced by the religion Islam. Arabian influence on Emirati culture is noticeably visible in traditional Emirati architecture. Ever since the 20th century, the country has become more cosmopolitan and aspects of Western culture are very visible here.
The influence of Islamic culture on Emirati architecture, music, attire, cuisine and lifestyle are very prominent as well. Five times every day, Muslims are called to the prayer from the minarets of mosques which are scattered around the country.
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