 The Emirati attire is typical of several countries in the Arabian peninsula . Women usually wear the " Abaya " , a long black robe with a hijab ( the head @-@ scarf which covers the neck and part of the head ) . Some women may add a <unk> which cover the mouth and nose and only leaves the eyes exposed . Men wear the " <unk> " also referred to as " <unk> " or even " <unk> " ( long white robe ) and the headscarf ( <unk> ) . The UAE traditional <unk> is white and is held in place by an accessory called " <unk> " , which resembles a sort of black cord . The younger <unk> prefer to wear red and white <unk> and tie it round their head like a turban . 
