Perfumery
The art of making, wearing, and using perfume in Emirati Culture has been handed down verbally, through practice, and in poetry. Perfume has been delicately woven into the fabric of Emirati culture over time and contributes to some of their most significant hospitality rituals. It is deeply rooted in the values of Islam and of times long past when weary travelers, invited into a home to seek shelter from the elements, were welcomed by a familiar scent. Today, perfume has become the beautiful scent of generosity and mutual respect. It is an essential symbol that indicates different rituals during social gatherings. Every Emirati home welcomes guests with an aroma deeply rooted in the past, one that is meant to linger in memory.
