School life
In a United Arab Emirates classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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United Arab Emirates
A child-friendly mission briefing for 20 November — capital, climate, school day, languages, fun facts, native animals, and five questions to ask the class on the other side of the world.
Briefing being written. The capital, map, languages and time-zone are right. We’re still hand-writing the rich cultural sections — highlights, native animals, food, music, sport and festivals — country by country. United Arab Emirates is on the list.
- CapitalAbu Dhabi
- Population~11 million
- Time zoneAsia/Dubai (UTC +4)
- CurrencyUnited Arab Emirates dirham (AED)
United Arab Emirates, with Abu Dhabi marked
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Climate in November: Mild autumn; cooler in the north.
The capital
Abu Dhabi
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Arabic
Five questions to ask
Conversation starters
- 01What does your school day look like?
- 02What do you eat at lunch?
- 03What games do you play at break?
- 04What's the weather like today?
- 05What do you wish more children around the world knew about your country?
What not to assume
Friendly cautions
- ℹUnited Arab Emirates has many regions and communities — there is no single experience.
- ℹClimate, food, and traditions can vary widely from one part of the country to another.
Reflection prompts
- “What's something you'd love to share about your school day?”
- “What's the most surprising thing you'd love to ask the other class?”
Could your class meet United Arab Emirates?
Choose United Arab Emirateswhen you register — we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.