Exploring Arabian Culture
Summit Tour:
From March 19–28, learn how the cultural transformation currently taking place in the UAE is helping drive the push for renewable energy and sustainability. You and your students will explore traditional mosques and souks, alongside futuristic skyscrapers and man-made islands. You’ll also gain the perspectives of local Emirates.
Summit Leadership Conference:
Join other teachers and students in Dubai for a two-day leadership conference, March 26–27. Hear from world-renowned experts on business and energy, attend expert-led workshops and gain valuable insight into the future of energy.
Using design thinking—a creative problem-solving technique used by companies such as Apple and Google—international teams of students will create and present solutions to pressing challenges facing the future of energy.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Dubai
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Day 2: Dubai
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of Dubai
With your tour director you will see:- Sheikh Zayed Road
- Dubai Marina
- Umm Suqeim Beach
- Burj Al Arab Hotel
- Madinat Jumeirah Hotel
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Day 3: Dubai
Participate in a Q&A at the Jumeirah Mosque
Take a guided tour of Old Town Dubai
With your expert local guide you will see:- Al Fahidi Historical District
- Textile Souk in Bur Dubai
Take an abra boat across Dubai Creek to Deira
Visit the Gold Souk and Spice Souk
Visit the Dubai Fish Souk and Vegetable Market
Visit the first public school in the UAE
Enjoy dinner at the Sheik Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding
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Day 4: Abu Dhabi
Travel to Al Ain
Visit the Al Ain Oasis
Visit a Camel and Livestock Market
Visit the Hili Archaeological Garden
Travel to Abu Dhabi
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Day 5: Abu Dhabi
Take a guided tour of Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital
Visit Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Take a guided tour of Masdar City
Take a walking tour of Abu Dhabi
See the Emirates palace hotel
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Day 6: Abu Dhabi
Visit a local school
Travel to Saadiyat Island
Visit the Zayed National Museum
Go on a kayaking Eco-Tour of natural mangroves
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Day 7: Dubai
Travel to Dubai
Visit the Burj Khalifa
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Day 8: Student Leadership Conference in Dubai
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Day 9: Student Leadership Conference in Dubai
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Dubai
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Day 2: Dubai
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of Dubai
With your tour director you will see:- Sheikh Zayed Road
- Dubai Marina
- Umm Suqeim Beach
- Burj Al Arab Hotel
- Madinat Jumeirah Hotel
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Day 3: Dubai
Participate in a Q&A at the Jumeirah Mosque
Take a guided tour of Old Town Dubai
With your expert local guide you will see:- Al Fahidi Historical District
- Textile Souk in Bur Dubai
Take an abra boat across Dubai Creek to Deira
Visit the Gold Souk and Spice Souk
Visit the Dubai Fish Souk and Vegetable Market
Visit the first public school in the UAE
Enjoy dinner at the Sheik Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding
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Day 4: Abu Dhabi
Travel to Al Ain
Visit the Al Ain Oasis
Visit a Camel and Livestock Market
Visit the Hili Archaeological Garden
Travel to Abu Dhabi
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Day 5: Abu Dhabi
Take a guided tour of Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital
Visit Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Take a guided tour of Masdar City
Take a walking tour of Abu Dhabi
See the Emirates palace hotel
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Day 6: Abu Dhabi
Visit a local school
Travel to Saadiyat Island
Visit the Zayed National Museum
Go on a kayaking Eco-Tour of natural mangroves
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Day 7: Dubai
Travel to Dubai
Visit the Burj Khalifa
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Day 8: Student Leadership Conference in Dubai
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Day 9: Student Leadership Conference in Dubai
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Everything you get
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Airfare & transportation
Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Meals
Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavours to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left for you to discover new favourite dishes of your own.
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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Student Leadership Conference
Your conference registration, which includes keynote addresses, expert-led workshops, design thinking training and participation in Innovation Village.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we’re there too.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances.
Pricing that makes travel possible
Payment options
We believe every student should have the opportunity to travel, which is why we let our travellers choose how they want to manage their payments. Enrol in our Automatic Payment Plan with just $199 to start, make fixed and low monthly payments through Uplift, receive invoices and make your payments in less frequent instalments, or pay up front in full.