Accommodation, Travel and Safety
Students will enjoy comfortable shared accommodations at premier international hotels offering modern amenities, central locations, and a welcoming atmosphere: Hyatt in Dubai and Millennium Downtown in Abu Dhabi (Tentative).
Group Flight
No group flight is available for this program; students must make their own travel arrangements. Please note that if you choose to arrive earlier or leave later than the program dates, you will be responsible for arranging your own accommodation for the extra days. The Summer Abroad office will send recommended flight details to admitted students.
Entry Requirements
All students are responsible for making sure that they have the necessary travel documents to enter the United Arab Emirates as visitors. Information on the entry requirements for the United Arab Emirates is available by visiting the Global Affairs Canada website. Please note that most governments have implemented special entry and exit restrictions and requirements for their country due to COVID-19.
If your flight plans include a stopover in another country (even if it is just a few hours long), you should also check that country's visa requirements in case you require a transit visa for the stopover.
Information on entry requirements is available from the UAE Embassy in Ottawa.
Health and Safety
Visit COVID-19 Update and Planning for more information.
All students admitted to the Summer Abroad program are required to complete an online Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO), which will provide information and advice on international health and safety issues. Students will also be required to attend a PDO specifically for the Singapore program (date to be confirmed).