Dubai, it’s a place where your dreams become reality.
Where the sand is white and the sun is always shining. A place where culture and learning walk hand in hand, and where students thrive and develop into career-minded professionals.
An international melting pot with an up and coming reputation as a location for modern business and trade. Dubai’s position as an international financial hub makes it the perfect place to pursue your career.
In today’s world knowledge is power, if you want to make your mark then education is key. The UAE is changing so rapidly, with new developments and investment on all levels, there has never been a better time for you to gain an unbeatable education and rich skillset in hospitality management at The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management (EAHM).
EAHM is one of the only hospitality management schools in Dubai that can teach you the required skills in the English language.
If you are exploring the possibility of pursuing a hospitality career or studying abroad, read on!
10 reasons to study at EAHM:
- Dubai
The home of Luxury and Hospitality, here you’ll experience a world within a city.
Strategically located at the crossroads between Europe and Asia, Dubai is a global tourism destination and hospitality hub. The city of Dubai offers extensive hospitality networks, which makes it an ideal gateway for hoteliers all around the world. The city has implemented an ambitious tourism strategy to attract 25 million visitors a year by 2025, and it’s already almost there.
Check out some of the proud facts representing Dubai’s Tourism:
- #1 on the global list of Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards for Best Global Destination in 2022.
- The contribution of Travel and Tourism to UAE’s GDP was over 11.6% in 2019 with an increase of hotels by 1,089 in 2020 as per the UAE Ministry of Economy.
- Luxury
Dubai is a luxury playground like no other! Home to some of the most iconic infrastructure and a wide array of luxurious hotels in the world like the Burj Al Arab, Dubai epitomises understated glamour. Fulfil your luxe dreams through gigantic shopping malls that house every designer label imaginable, trendy lounge bars with stunning city views, to ridiculously extravagant spas. Being the most luxurious city in the world in 2022 by The Economist Intelligence Unit, life in Dubai is one you won’t want to get away from.
- Safety for Women
UAE has served itself as an ideal nation for the entire world where women not only feel the safest but also empowered with a rising number of women leaders in the hospitality industry.
UAE came out on top by Georgetown University’s Women, Peace and Security Index, with 98.5 per cent of women stating they felt comfortable travelling alone in their areas at night, making it the highest percentage worldwide. Similarly, Gallup Global’s 2021 Law and Order reported that the UAE scored 95 per cent as well in terms of being the safest place in the world.
- Innovation Hub
The UAE is an ecosystem for innovation and future-proofed business models thanks to its forward-thinking approach. In the AI and robotics areas, Dubai leads the world in foreign direct investment (FDI) and technology transfer. The Global Innovation Index ranked UAE amongst the top 3 innovation economies in the Northern Africa and Western Asia region and 36th globally. Dubai has also ranked in the top 20 of the most innovative cities in the world. Some of the present and future innovations of Dubai include the Virgin Hyperloop and the Museum of the Future.
- No. 1 in the Middle East by QS Subject Ranking, Top 10 In the world by Education.com
EAHM has ranked #1 in the QS Hospitality and Leisure QS Subject Rankings @topunis in the MEA region! The journey and success has been incredible for EAHM and this significant victory only marks as a solid testament to their growing industry partners, high-quality of yearly graduates and the worldwide recognition gained over the last 20 years.
- Founded by Jumeirah Group
EAHM is an integral part of international hospitality group Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts, giving you the chance to explore the inner workings of its world-class properties. Jumeirah has been regarded as the most luxurious and innovative group in the world for over two decades, something backed up by its numerous international travel and tourism awards. As a part of Jumeirah Group, EAHM students gain first-hand experience working in a range of five-star hotels in the UAE and beyond. You can also see for yourself how a world-famous brand operates its human resources, food and beverage, marketing and more.
- Internships and Placements
100% internship with luxury brands and 97% placements after graduation
Students have the opportunity to secure an internship with a premier hospitality brand. It gives you a chance to hone and develop your leadership, collaboration and problem-solving skills in real-life situations. It’s also an opportunity to create networks within the industry that can serve you well when you graduate.
- Industry Partners
200+ industry partners across the UAE, China, Europe and the USA. The EAHM internship network includes major hotel brands such as IHG, Jumeirah Group, Marriott International, Four Seasons and Accor Group. Expect to have the chance to experience a wide range of operational and functional areas such as front office, housekeeping, food and beverage, marketing, sales, IT and guest services.
- 3 Accrediting bodies
Ministry of Education (MOE) – EAHM has earned Accreditation through the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the Ministry of Education for the following degrees: Bachelor of Business Administration in International Hospitality Management and Master of Business Administration in International Hospitality Management.
Institute of Hospitality (IOH) – United Kingdom-based, IOH, is a global professional institute that promotes high standards within the hospitality industry. It is a licensed benchmarking and accreditation agency for the U.K.’s Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). All academic programmes conducted at EAHM are accredited by the IOH according to its hospitality framework and hence are Bologna-compliant. EAHM is also an international approved centre of the IOH, offering the Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Specialist Diploma in Management for International Hospitality and Tourism. Issue Date: November 2020
International Centre of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Education (THE-ICE)-
Australian-based international accreditation body, THE-ICE has assessed the curriculum development and review process, teaching and learning approach; staffing resources and facilities of EAHM and determined that it has met international benchmarks of Standards of Excellence. By being an accredited member, EAHM joined the ranks of an exclusive group of institutions which include public universities, private hotel schools and vocational colleges from more than 10 countries.
- Dubai is home to 200 nationalities!
Approximately 85% of the Dubai population are expatriates with over 200 nationalities, as per Global Media Insight. “UAE Population Statistics 2020.” And students can live in Dubai after their studies, so it is a place worth investing your time and energy in.
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