Edited by Isso Boulos, Virginia Danielson and Anne K. Rasmussen
A closeup of Emirati men forming a line and performing `ayyāla. Courtesy of Al-Bayan newspaper, Dubai Media Agency.
Al-Āhallah. Courtesy of Al-Bayan newspaper, Dubai Media Agency.
Al-Mālid, performed on stage during an annual celebration of the Prophet's Birthday. Courtesy of Al-Bayan newspaper, Dubai Media Agency.
Al-Yūla is very popular with young boys who compete in throwing their toy guns in the air. Courtesy of Al-Bayan newspaper, Dubai Media Agency.
Al-Yūla. Courtesy of Al-Bayan newspaper, Dubai Media Agency.
Shaykh Zayid bin Sultan, Founder and First President of the United Arab Emirates, performs razfa. Courtesy of Al-Bayan newspaper, Dubai Media Agency.
The main drummer playing al-rās drum while surrounded by men who dance in a circle around the band. Courtesy of Al-Bayan newspaper, Dubai Media Agency.
A line of drummers playing ṭayrān or dufūf during a mālid performance. Courtesy of Al-Bayan newspaper, Dubai Media Agency.