Education In: Dubai!

Studying in Dubai

Dubai is often called the Pearl of the Persian Gulf, which is easily understandable if you’ve visited this paradise with white beaches, turquoise waters, luxurious hotels and stores. If you’re thinking of a career in tourism then Dubai is a perfect option. Dubai is the fastest growing touristic destination in the world and the ultimate place to live and study in the tourism branch.

Dubai is one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates. It is the second largest emirate, but still the most densely populated. The United Arab Emirates belong alongside some of the wealthiest countries in the world with its huge oil reserves and rapidly developing tourism. The country things to have increased the number of tourists from 5 million to 15 million by 2015. This makes it the perfect place to study hospitality and see tourism first hand.

Dubai has many restaurants and hotel bars for every budget and taste. There are many sport options in the surroundings, such as sand surfing, horse-back riding on the beach, sailing, windsurfing and diving. You can also play gold on the excellent golf tracks throughout the year in and around Dubai.

Dubai is also known for its abundance of shopping opportunities. You can find anything; from traditional souls (markets) to the largest mall in the world. Dubai has been chosen to be the safest tourist destination four years in a row by Interpol and it is a nice, safe and interesting place to live and study.

Choose to study in Dubai

The Emirates Academy offers great education and is a true recommendation if you want an international career in tourism or hospitality management. Dubai is the fastest growing tourist destination in the world, so you can easily find a job after graduating.

Economy

You might not think it, but only 3% of the economy of Dubai comes from oil. Financial services, trade and tourism dominate the economy.

Lifestyle

Dubai is a multicultural place with many nationalities. This results in an exciting mix of cultures, colours and kitchens. The people in Dubai are generally very liberal and open-minded.

Language

The official language is Arabic, but English is used everywhere. Hindi and Urdu are also spoken often.

Facts and digits

Time zone: UTC +4

Currency: VAE-dirham / AED

Inhabitants: 2.106.000

Surface: 4.114 km²

Demographic

The population of Dubai is estimated at 1.5 million. Three quarters is male. The city of Dubai is multicultural; only 5% are local Emirates, the rest consists of emigrants from all over the world. The population of Dubai grows with roughly 7% a year. The Emir of Dubai is Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, also known as Sheik Mohammed. He has been head of state for four years and is also prime minister and vice president of the United Arab Emirates.

Climate

The climate in Dubai is subtropical and this means the weather is often warm and sunny. In the winter the average temperature during the daytime is 25 degrees Celsius, close to the beaches it is 12-15 degrees and in the desert around 5 degrees. At night it’s relatively cool. In the summer it gets very hot and humid, with temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius. Even at the sea it can get up to 37 degrees with 90% humidity.