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Faculty-led travel courses · Middle East

The UAE Faculty-Led Travel Course

This program visits the United Arab Emirates, where students see the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, and wander traditional souks selling food, spices, jewelry, gold, textiles and carpets. It shows how a young country has developed into a global business and tourism hub.

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Good to know

Language
Arabic (English widely used)
Currency
UAE dirham (AED)
Best season
November–March
Typical length
10–14 days (customizable)
The UAE faculty-led travel course

Highlights

What students will see and do

  1. Burj KhalifaAt about 828 meters, this Dubai skyscraper is the tallest building in the world.
  2. Dubai Gold and Spice SouksTraditional markets in Deira sell gold, spices, textiles and other goods.
  3. Sheikh Zayed Grand MosqueThis large white marble mosque in Abu Dhabi welcomes visitors and is a landmark of modern Islamic architecture.
  4. Dubai CreekThe historic waterway and Al Fahidi district show the trading past of Dubai before its oil and skyscraper era.
  5. Louvre Abu DhabiThe museum on Saadiyat Island, designed by Jean Nouvel, is known for its large lattice dome.
  6. Desert LandscapesSand dunes outside the cities allow students to see desert environments and Bedouin heritage.

Faculty-led travel courses

Courses that fit The UAE

Professors build their own syllabus; ARAMFO arranges the visits that bring it to life.

Business & EntrepreneurshipA course could study the UAE's economic diversification, free trade zones, logistics and tourism. Art, Architecture & HistoryA course could examine modern skyscraper design, Islamic architecture and museum development. Geography & Environmental StudiesA course could explore desert ecosystems, water supply and sustainability in arid cities. Psychology, Sociology & Social WorkA course could look at migration, expatriate communities and social change in the Gulf.

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Where you will go

Academic and professional visits

  • A local university school of business
  • A free trade zone authority
  • A museum or cultural foundation
  • A logistics or port operator

Visits are chosen with the professor to match the course.

Itinerary

Sample itinerary

A starting point only — every trip is adjusted to your course, dates and budget.

Customizable. This sample shows the kinds of visits and places available. Days, pace and academic visits are built around your course.

  1. Day 1

    Departure

    Students depart for Dubai on an international flight.

    • Depart for Dubai
  2. Day 2

    Arrival in Dubai

    The group arrives in the UAE's largest city.

    • Arrive and transfer to the hotel in Dubai
  3. Day 3

    Modern Dubai

    Students see the skyline that symbolizes Dubai's rapid growth.

    • Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai
    • Dubai Mall and Dubai Fountain
  4. Day 4

    Dubai International Financial Centre

    Students learn how Dubai built a regional financial hub.

    • Dubai International Financial Centre
    • Academic visit matched to your course
  5. Day 5

    Old Dubai and Jumeirah Mosque

    Dubai's heritage districts show the city before the oil and skyscraper era.

    • Jumeirah Mosque
    • Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood
    • Dubai Creek and traditional souks
  6. Day 6

    Desert Safari

    An optional evening in the dunes introduces Bedouin heritage and desert ecology.

    • Optional desert safari (additional cost)
  7. Day 7

    Beach and Sikh Temple

    A relaxed day that includes a major place of worship, showing the UAE's diverse communities.

    • Jumeirah Beach Park
    • Gurunanak Darbar Sikh Temple
  8. Day 8

    Dubai to Abu Dhabi

    The group travels to the capital and visits its landmark mosque.

    • Drive to Abu Dhabi
    • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
    • The Corniche
    • Hotel check-in
  9. Day 9

    Louvre Abu Dhabi

    The museum on Saadiyat Island presents world art and history under a distinctive dome.

    • Louvre Abu Dhabi
    • Academic visit matched to your course
  10. Day 10

    Mina Zayed and National Museum

    Students see the old port market and the country's new national museum on the story of the UAE.

    • Mina Zayed port and souk
    • Zayed National Museum
  11. Day 11

    Qasr Al Watan

    A final day in the capital, visiting the presidential palace that is open to the public.

    • Qasr Al Watan
    • Free time in Abu Dhabi
  12. Day 12

    Departure

    Transfer to the airport for the flight home.

    • Transfer to the airport

What is included

ARAMFO arranges everything

You choose the dates and the airport your group flies from. We handle the logistics and the academic visits so you can focus on teaching.

3–6 credit hours, offered through your own department · 8+ students and the professor's travel cost is covered by ARAMFO · Your dates and your departure airport

  • Airfare from your preferred airport
  • Hotels or student housing
  • Meals as set out in the itinerary
  • Transportation in the host country
  • Tour guides and entrance fees
  • University, company and professional visits
  • A native guide with the group for the whole trip
  • Customized dates and itinerary

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