Engineering Innovation in the City of Possibilities
Dubai is home to the most cutting-edge engineering feats in the world including the man-made palm islands, world's tallest building the Burj Khalifa, state-of-the-art desalination facilities and Masdar, a planned sustainable community. Regardless of your specific engineering major, there is something for everyone to sink their teeth into.
At the crossroads between Europe, Africa, and Asia, the Middle East plays a pivotal role in the exchange of ideas. During this winter break program, you'll experience first-hand the complex coexistence of tradition and modernity, faith and innovation.
DDI in Dubai: Studying Society & Culture in the UAE (Faculty-Led Program)
Seeking to understand the cultural norms and values in society are key components to social science research. In this program, you will have the opportunity to explore a city outside of the U.S. and employ methodological approaches learned throughout the course, Research Methods and Decolonizing Approaches.
Dubai is a premier destination for tourists, business people and celebrities from around the world. Attracted to its year-round sunshine and luxurious life style, the number of tourists visiting Dubai each year is expected to top 15 million. Dubai is a modern, cosmopolitan city with a diverse population that spans nearly every culture, ethnicity and religion.
