IF YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE
Forman, Werner. Phoenix Rising: The United Arab Emirates, Past, Present and Future. Toronto, General Publishing, 1996.
A book of photographs of the United Arab Emirates with commentaries by the photographer. The introduction by Michael Asher is an an excellent introduction to the history of the area and its peoples.

Peck, Malcolm C. The United Arab Emirates: A Venture in Unity. Boulder, Westview Press, 1986.
A detailed introduction to the history and culture of the Emirates.

Robison, Gordon. Arab Gulf States. Lonely Planet Publishing, 1996.
A travel guide to the countries of the Arabian Gulf, with information about history, tourist sites, and customs.

Web sites

http://www.emirates.org
http://www.uaeforever.com
http://www.uaeinteract.com