FIGURE 1: Mohammed Hussain. 1985 (Own Photograph)
In the photo above is my uncle Mohammed Hussain from my dad’s side of the family, a pickup driver in Dubai who was working abroad for over 35 years taking over my grandfather’s place who sadly passed away in 1996 to carry on the family generation. My uncle was originally born in Peshawar, which is the capital of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the language spoken in this city is known as ‘Pashtu’ growing up alongside 4 brothers one of which is my dad and 3 sisters. The city in itself is very mountainous and full of greenery having visited the city myself 9 yrs. ago. The photo was taken around 1985 and due to the climax of the weather in such a hot city he was wearing dark shaded sunglasses, flared loose trousers with a short sleeved top with some distinctive writing in scripted within the top and a hat to co-ordinate with his outfit and suitable for the atmosphere.
FIGURE 2: University of Peshawar FIGURE 3: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
During his time working in Dubai he explored the different aspects and culture of the capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) known for the luxurious lifestyle Arabs thrive on within the food, shopping and travel expenses they can afford. My uncle was very trendy and became more knowledgeable over the time working within Dubai how it was all structured and developed as city through their lifestyle. His job required him to travel from Dubai to a city called Makkah, Shajarah working for a factory back and forwards in his truck.
One of the oldest markets in Dubai known as the Souk market, Gold Market my uncle was lucky enough to visit, which has a significant amount of tourists visiting contributing within the retail markets. Dubai is most popular for its shopping centre and is the capital in the Middle Eastern region (Mehta.S, Jain.A, Jawale.R, 2014).
FIGURE 4: Jumeirah Beach Residence in Dubai
Having lost my uncle on 4th November 2014 to cancer unfortunately further questions into what he explored round Dubai like fashion, everyday lifestyle activities and travel, I asked my Dad, brother of my uncle a variety of questions here are some stated below:
-Why did my uncle decide to immigrate from working in Peshawar to Dubai? Better opportunities and treatment in the city and more chance of exploring something new and exciting.
-When did he move to Dubai? He moved to Dubai when he was 18 years old to carry on the generation alongside my father.
-Where did he buy his clothes from? He brought his clothes from the Dubai shopping centre called Mall of the Emirates and had to keep smart and casual part of his job too look professional and not have a scruffy appearance.
-Where was he sitting in the photo round Dubai? He was sitting near a pillar by the Dubai shopping Mall called Mall of the Emirates.
FIGURE 5: Typical features of a Pathan Child
My uncle wasn’t the type to wear traditional Arab clothing and wore most the time western clothes within is day to day life in Dubai. Originating from Peshawar my uncle always kept to his traditional routes and returned back to his home town every year. Being known as a pathan meant that most people who originate from there are strong, tough and independent people. Their main features are fair-skinned, light eyes and well-built body all of which my uncle represented. The area in itself is all environmental with mountainous views and fertile land. (Kureishi, R. 1997)
Islamabad is another city 177km from Peshawar, North West Frontier Pakistan and was constructed in the early 1960s surrounded by loads of hills. The traditional clothing within this city is a long dress or suit known as a shalwar and kameez for either women or men depending on the weather the layer will either be heavy or lightweight. The clothing round these cities are very modern and sophisticated to make sure the women are covered from the men (Yousaf, N.2001).
Bibliography:
KUREISHI, R. (1997) The New Pakistan, London: Bell
YOUSAF, N. (2001) Import & Export of Apparel & Textiles, Liverpool, NY: Nasim Yousaf
MEHTA, S., JAIN, A. And JAWALE, R. (6th Dec 2014) Impact of tourism on retail shopping in Dubai, Singapore, Found on: http://search.proquest.com.proxy.library.dmu.ac.uk/docview/1618938046?accountid=10472
Image Reference:
FIGURE 1: Mohammed Hussain. 1985 (Own Photograph)
FIGURE 2: University of Peshawar [Online Image] Available from: http://www.uop.edu.pk/ [Accessed 30/11/16]
FIGURE 3: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa [Online Image] Available from: http://i2.cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/141216095948-peshawar-map-story-top.jpg [Accessed 30/11/16]
FIGURE 4: Jumeirah Beach Residence in Dubai [Online Image] Available from: http://www.visitdubai.com/en/articles/dubai-must-see-attractions [Accessed 30/11/16]
FIGURE 5: Typical features of a Pathan Child [Online Image] Available from: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/87/18/b4/8718b456eb061753d6fed414b3243d9f.jpg [Accessed 30/11/16]
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AAISHA HUSSAIN 
