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United Arab Emirates experiences for students aged 18+

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Historic circular meeting room at Etihad Museum in Dubai
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Etihad Museum UAE history visit

Dubai · Etihad Museum

Explore interactive displays on the UAE’s formation and modern history in the exact Jumeirah museum venue.

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Traditional courtyard at Al Shindagha Museum in Dubai
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Al Shindagha Museum heritage visit

Dubai · Al Shindagha Museum

Explore Dubai’s maritime, trading and cultural history across the restored Al Shindagha heritage district.

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Illuminated wind-tower architecture in Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
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Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood walk

Dubai · Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood

Walk the lanes and courtyards of Dubai’s preserved historic neighbourhood and discover galleries and traditional architecture.

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Historic round tower and walls of Al Fahidi Fort in Dubai
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Al Fahidi Fort and Dubai Museum visit

Dubai · Al Fahidi Fort

Visit Dubai’s oldest surviving building and learn about life before the city’s modern transformation.

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Saruq Al-Hadid Archaeology Museum exterior in Dubai
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Saruq Al-Hadid Archaeology Museum visit

Dubai · Saruq Al-Hadid Archaeology Museum

Study Iron Age finds from the Saruq Al-Hadid desert site at the museum in Dubai’s historic district.

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Arched interior corridor at Dubai's Museum of the Future
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Museum of the Future visit

Dubai · Museum of the Future

Explore immersive exhibitions about science, technology and possible futures at the landmark museum.

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Dubai city view from the Dubai Frame observation deck
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Dubai Frame city-history viewpoint visit

Dubai · Dubai Frame

View old and new Dubai from the landmark frame while exploring displays about the city’s development.

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Burj Khalifa rising above Dubai at sunset
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Burj Khalifa observation visit

Dubai · At the Top, Burj Khalifa

Visit the Burj Khalifa observation experience for a high-level view of Dubai’s urban landscape.

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Large aquarium tank at Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo
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Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo visit

Dubai · Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo

Observe aquatic species and learn about marine environments at the exact Dubai Mall attraction.

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The Green Planet biodome exterior in Dubai
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The Green Planet rainforest visit

Dubai · The Green Planet

Explore an indoor biodome and learn about rainforest ecosystems and wildlife.

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Traditional coffee-brewing utensils displayed at Dubai Coffee Museum
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Coffee Museum cultural visit

Dubai · Coffee Museum

Discover Arabic coffee traditions, historic equipment and brewing culture in Al Fahidi.

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Traditional buildings and hilltop tower at Hatta Heritage Village
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Hatta Heritage Village visit

Hatta · Hatta Heritage Village

Explore restored traditional buildings and mountain-community heritage in Hatta.

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Traditional wooden abra boats on Dubai Creek
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Dubai Creek abra heritage crossing

Dubai · Dubai Creek

Cross Dubai Creek by traditional abra and connect the historic trading districts on each bank.

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Jumeirah Mosque exterior in Dubai
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Jumeirah Mosque cultural visit

Dubai · Jumeirah Mosque

Visit the mosque through an appropriate visitor programme to learn about Islamic architecture and Emirati culture.

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Palm-lined street in Dubai Design District with the Dubai skyline beyond
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Dubai Design District creative walk

Dubai · Dubai Design District

Explore public design, architecture and creative businesses in the city’s dedicated design district.

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Palm-lined approach to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi
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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque cultural visit

Abu Dhabi · Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Visit Abu Dhabi’s landmark mosque respectfully and learn about its architecture and cultural role.

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Signed entrance wall at Louvre Abu Dhabi
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Louvre Abu Dhabi art and civilisation visit

Abu Dhabi · Louvre Abu Dhabi

Explore artworks and material culture across civilisations at the Saadiyat Island museum.

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White walls and round watchtower of Qasr Al Hosn in Abu Dhabi
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Qasr Al Hosn heritage visit

Abu Dhabi · Qasr Al Hosn

Visit Abu Dhabi’s historic fort and learn about the city’s political and community history.

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Palm-filled courtyard and traditional buildings at Abu Dhabi Heritage Village
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Heritage Village traditional-life visit

Abu Dhabi · Heritage Village

Discover reconstructed traditional crafts, buildings and everyday life near the Corniche.

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Signed entrance facade of Al Ain Museum
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Al Ain Museum archaeology visit

Al Ain · Al Ain Museum

Explore archaeological and ethnographic material from Al Ain and the wider region.

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Shaded palm-lined path through Al Ain Oasis
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Al Ain Oasis heritage walk

Al Ain · Al Ain Oasis

Walk shaded oasis paths and learn about the traditional falaj irrigation landscape.

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Al Jahili Fort and its signed approach in Al Ain
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Al Jahili Fort heritage visit

Al Ain · Al Jahili Fort

Visit the restored fort and its exhibitions on Al Ain’s history and regional exploration.

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Mangrove shoreline and lagoon at Abu Dhabi's Mangrove National Park
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Mangrove National Park guided kayak

Abu Dhabi · Mangrove National Park

Paddle through Abu Dhabi’s mangroves with a suitable licensed operator and observe coastal ecology.

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Traditional carved museum door in the Heart of Sharjah heritage district
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Sharjah Heritage Museum visit

Sharjah · Sharjah Heritage Museum

Explore galleries on Emirati landscape, lifestyles, celebrations and traditional knowledge.

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Umm Al Nar tomb and desert mountains at Mleiha Archaeological Centre
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Mleiha archaeology and desert landscape visit

Mleiha · Mleiha Archaeological Centre

Explore archaeology, desert landscapes and interpreted evidence of early settlement at Mleiha.

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Al Rafisah Dam lake surrounded by the Hajar Mountains near Khorfakkan
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Al Rafisah Dam mountain visit

Khorfakkan · Al Rafisah Dam

Visit the reservoir and surrounding Hajar Mountain landscape, using current managed visitor facilities.

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Fossil Rock rising behind orange desert dunes near Mleiha
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Fossil Rock geology visit

Mleiha · Fossil Rock

Study the visible geological landscape near Mleiha with a suitable local guide.

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