Dubai is one of the most sought after destinations for higher education in the Middle East. There are many reasons that work in favour of Dubai:
The emirate and the city of Dubai is fast emerging as the education hub of the United Arab Emirates with more than 65 colleges and universities situated in and around the Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) and the Dubai Knowledge Village. The academic level of the universities and the success ratio of their placements are on a par with global standards
Courses of Study
For students aiming to study in Dubai, there is a wide range of course options to choose from. Civil engineering and MBA are among the most popular programs among the international students studying abroad in Dubai. A look at
Facts about Dubai
Dubai is the largest city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and has the sixth largest oil reserves in the world. The city boasts of a state-of-the-art infrastructure, an incredible skyline, and breathtaking architecture. The Emirate is a monarchy but there is peace and political stability all around, most people follow a lavish lifestyle and the economy is thriving.
Language: Arabic, Persian, English, Urdu, Hindi. Although, the official language of Dubai is Arabic, English is the main language for higher education.
Local Time: Dubai, UAE is 1.5 hours behind the Indian Standard Time (IST)
Currency: United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED). 1 AED = 16.92 Indian Rupees
Main Attractions
Burj Khalifa: Standing 160 storeys high, this skyscraper is Dubai’s most recent pride.
Palm Jumeira: World's largest man made island created in the shape of a palm tree.
The Dubai Mall: Dubai Mall has 1,200 shops. The stores range from high-end niche designers, to more affordable wide-scope retails.
Burj Al Arab: It is the only 7-stars hotel in the world, located on the beach. Enjoy your short visit at one of its 10 restaurants and bars. Enjoy the aquarium and the relaxing background music.
Atlantis: Located on Dubai’s man-made island, this hotel is a symbol of luxury. While heading towards it, you’ll enjoy the Palm Island’s scenery. There are playful dolphins at the Dolphin Bay.
Souk Madinat Jumeirah: Walk around this exquisite, traditional-like gallery filled with symbols that reflect UAE’s heritage. Ranging from authentic traditional outfits, to simple touristic merchandise, this Souk is a great place shop at.
Gold Souk: This is a traditional gold market (or souk) dealing almost exclusively in gold jewellery. India is Dubai's largest buyer of gold.