Hospitality Education · UAEWhy Study Hospitality in UAE
Your launch pad to an exciting hospitality career
Booming Hospitality Industry
The tourism, travel and hospitality industry is on the boom in UAE.
A Global Tourist Magnet
People from all over the world are coming to visit breathtaking tourist spots all across UAE, especially in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.
New Resorts, New Business
Because of this boom in the tourist activity, there are countless resorts and multi-star hotels opening in different locations of UAE.
Recognized Qualifications
There is a higher chance of employability for you if you have a degree, diploma or a certification related to hotel/hospitality and tourism.
A Unique Study Destination
Experience a Unique Study Abroad Destination.
A Multicultural Student Body
Many Cultures in One Location.
Discover the Seven Emirates
Explore All Seven Emirates.
An Interesting Culture to Learn
Learn About an Interesting Culture.
Endless Activities to Try
Try Any Activity…(Water sports, parachuting, trekking, dune bashing, belly-dancing, eating, shopping, dancing, bargaining at traditional souks, studying, camel riding, exploring, traveling, observing, learning)
UAE · Hospitality & TourismExponential Growth Ahead for UAE’s Hospitality Sector
Dubai’s successful Expo 2020 bid to boost the UAE’s hospitality sector in years ahead.
The UAE’s thriving hospitality industry, enjoying an impressive track record for its consistently high occupancy rates and sustained capacity expansion drive, is set for a new phase of exponential growth that is expected to catapult the Emirates to the ranks of the world’s most sought-after destinations for international visitors by 2020, when Dubai will be hosting the World Expo.
The UAE is already among the top five countries in the world for new hotel openings over the past five years. The UAE also has the longest pipeline of rooms under construction with an additional 32,107 rooms in the offing while the Middle East/Africa hotel development pipeline comprises 483 hotels totaling 117,450 rooms.
A report by STR Global on hospitality supply growth around the world reveals that only the US, China, the UK, and India are ahead of the UAE. According to a forecast by Alpen Capital, hotel room supply in the UAE from 2012-2016 will increase by 5.3 percent annually, taking the number from the current 96,992 hotel rooms to 125,383 rooms by 2016 in tandem with a surge in the influx of tourists.
Dubai, the regional hub for hospitality
Dubai, the regional hub for hospitality, tourism, and shopping, is the world’s biggest growing market outside of China since 2008 in terms of new hotel openings. The city has been named a top 10 global destination for business, leisure and shopping tourists, in a research exercise by Genesis Consulting ME. Hotels in Dubai exceeded the regional and national average and recorded a 9.9 percent growth in ADR to $290.68.
The Construction Pipeline Report released by STR Global predicts that Dubai’s hotel room capacity will grow 28.6 percent in 2013 with 17,409 rooms in the pipeline. Dubai has also been named a top 10 global destination for business, leisure and shopping tourists in a research exercise by Genesis Consulting ME. Alpen Capital said with tourist arrivals in the UAE likely to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.3 percent between 2012 and 2022, hotel supply is expected to increase at 5.3 percent from 96,992 hotels in Dubai and Abu Dhabi to 125,383 hotels in 2016.
Life along Dubai’s coastline.
UAE · Culture & LifestyleCultural Facts About The UAE
There are many interesting facts about the United Arab Emirates — here are five basic ones:
The Seven Emirates
A federation of seven emirates united on December 2, 1971: Abu Dhabi (the capital), Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Qaiwain.
Part of the Arab World
A member of the League of Arab States and the Gulf Co-operation Council. Arabic is the official language; English is widely used.
Islam & Tolerance
A predominantly Muslim country, and a tolerant one — residents are free to practice their own religion, observing Eid, Christmas and Diwali alike.
Diverse Population
Over 200 nationalities call the UAE home, making it one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world. Its population grew from 3.4 million in 2001 to an estimated 8.2 million in 2011.
Traditional Attire
Men traditionally wear the white ‘kandura’; women wear the flowing black ‘abaya’ — from plain, practical designs to modern, elaborate ones.
Seven emirates, one union.
Rich heritage, timeless architecture.
