Dubai Is One of the World’s Great Architecture Cities. Your Students Should See It That Way.
In fewer than 50 years, Dubai has built an architectural catalogue that rivals cities with 2,000-year histories. Traditional Islamic wind-tower houses sit 10 minutes from buildings that defy physics. Art galleries in converted warehouses host shows that tour to London and New York.
This field trip trains students to look — really look — at the built environment around them.
WHAT STUDENTS WILL EXPERIENCE
- Al Fahidi Historic District: traditional wind-tower architecture, courtyard design, and passive cooling systems
- Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU): Islamic art, calligraphy, and architectural symbolism
- Downtown Dubai: structural analysis of the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Opera, and Souk Al Bahar — contrasting architectural philosophies
- Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz: Dubai’s contemporary arts district — gallery visits, artist studios, and street art
- D3 (Dubai Design District): meet working designers, explore the relationship between identity and design in the UAE
- Student sketchbooks: guided visual observation and architectural drawing activities throughout
CURRICULUM ALIGNMENT
IB MYP Arts / Design: Global Context: Personal and Cultural Expression; Scientific and Technical Innovation
GCSE/IGCSE Art & Design: Design in Context; Recording and Exploring Ideas
UAE MoE: Art Education; Islamic Art; Cultural Heritage
AP Art History: Architecture and Design; Global Contemporary Art
YEAR GROUPS
Grades 5–12. Particularly popular with Art, Design, Architecture, and IB Visual Arts classes. Student sketchbooks and observation guides provided.
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