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What is Youlah (Yowlah) / Al Yawlah?
In Arabic اليولة, al-yawlah, or العيالة, al-ʿayyalah or al-ʿiyyalah
Youlah (Yowlah) is a combined art with music, dance, poetry with their instruments. Yowlah is also called Razfah and Ardah
When Youlah (Yowlah) can be performed?
At any cultural events, weddings, festivals, celebrations, you can see Youlah (Yowlah) performers in Abu Dhabi.
What is the clothing for Youlah (Yowlah) performers?
Traditional Emirati Clothing: Kandura amd Ghutra for men
Abaya and Shayla for Women
What are the instruments used for Youlah (Yowlah) performers?
- oud,
- tabla,
- Qanun
- Drums
- Tambourines,
- Brass
- Cymbals,
- Leather bagpipes,
- Flutes.
How yooulah is performed in Abu Dhabi?
yooulah performer use their instrument and start to perform the music, dance, poetry telling, history of Emirati Culture
Where can you see / visit yooulah performers in Abu Dhabi?
- The Cultural Foundation,
- the Qasr Al Hosn Palace
- the Louvre Abu Dhabi
- On UAE NAtional Day
- Abu Dhabi Heritage Festival
- Abu Dhabi Summer Festival
You can also find Youlah performers at festivals, such as the Abu Dhabi Heritage Festival and the Abu Dhabi Summer Festival.
Is there any age eligibility to perform Youlah?
- There is no age requirements for Youlah performance.
What is the History behind the Emirati culture Youlah?
Youlah is meant as a victory dance after performed in a war (OR) after returned from a successful pearl diving
Is Youlah listed on a Guinness World Record?
Yes. Guinness World Record shows that a large Youlah dance took place in the Emirate Fujairah on 26 th November 2010. The participants were about 285 members from 3 different tribes took part in a traditional sword competition in order to perform for the Crown Prince of Fujairah.