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School trips & international field trips

School trips that go across borders.

Umiverse is a UAE-based, KHDA-permitted education company founded in Dubai. We design and run field trips across Hatta, Ras Al Khaimah and Abu Dhabi, plus study tours, cultural exchanges and internships in China, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, the Nordics and the United States — with clear learning outcomes and full logistics.

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For students

Every destination, with internship opportunities

Students can explore field trips across the UAE and join international programmes in China, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, the Nordics and the United States — with internship-style projects available abroad.

Explore the Global Internship Pathway →
For teachers

Teacher training in Finland & education in China

Teachers can join our Nordic teacher-training track in Finland and experience Chinese education first-hand across Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Shanghai and Shenzhen.

See Finland teacher PD programs →
Trip film

Inside our Xi'an trip

A look at what a week on the Silk Road actually feels like — Terracotta Warriors, the Ancient City Wall, the Muslim Quarter and the students who lived it.

Region

United Arab Emirates

4 programs
The Little Bee World — A joyful, hands-on journey into the life of bees.
UAE — Dubai & Hatta
60–90 min, full day or overnight

The Little Bee World

A joyful, hands-on journey into the life of bees.

Students
  • Safe observation hives and an age-appropriate bee presentation
  • Interactive storytelling, honey discovery and sensory exploration
  • Optional candle-making workshop with a candle to take home
  • Nature trails, stargazing and a sunrise walk on the Hatta programmes
Itinerary

Choose from a 60–90 minute school visit, a full day in Hatta, or a two-day, one-night Hatta experience with supervised activities throughout

For ages 2–8. School programme: AED 2,500 for 30–50 students. Optional candle workshop: AED 40 per student. Hatta programmes: price on request.

Children explore how bees live, make honey and support biodiversity through observation, play, creativity and nature-based learning.

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Hatta Mountains & Nature — Outdoor learning among mountains, wadis and heritage.
UAE — Dubai
Full-day field trip

Hatta Mountains & Nature

Outdoor learning among mountains, wadis and heritage.

StudentsTeachers
  • Guided Hajar Mountains ecology and geology exploration
  • Hatta heritage, local culture and traditional livelihoods
  • Reservoir viewpoints and age-appropriate outdoor challenges
  • Team reflection linked to sustainability and UAE geography
Itinerary

Dubai departure • Mountain ecology walk • Heritage learning • Lunch • Hatta reservoir study • Team challenge • Reflection and return

Adapted to the school’s year group, curriculum goals, season and preferred activity level.

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Ras Al Khaimah — Mountain science, archaeology and Emirati heritage.
UAE — Ras Al Khaimah
Full-day field trip

Ras Al Khaimah

Mountain science, archaeology and Emirati heritage.

StudentsTeachers
  • Jebel Jais mountain formation, climate and biodiversity
  • Local archaeology and the emirate’s maritime history
  • Guided observation, field notes and curriculum-linked challenges
  • Supervised outdoor learning with school-specific risk planning
Itinerary

School departure • Jebel Jais geology session • Heritage and archaeology visit • Lunch • Field challenge • Reflection and return

A cross-curricular UAE learning day connecting geography, science, history and citizenship.

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Abu Dhabi — Culture, leadership and the story of the UAE.
UAE — Abu Dhabi
Full-day field trip

Abu Dhabi

Culture, leadership and the story of the UAE.

StudentsTeachersOrganizations
  • Qasr Al Watan and the UAE’s system of government
  • National heritage, identity and cultural understanding
  • Museum or sustainability-focused visit tailored to the curriculum
  • Guided inquiry activities and a student learning journal
Itinerary

Dubai departure • Qasr Al Watan learning visit • Lunch • Museum or sustainability experience • Guided reflection • Return

The final programme is built around the group’s age, subject focus and chosen Abu Dhabi institutions.

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Region

China

6 programs
Beijing — Imperial heritage meets modern China.
China
7-day study tour

Beijing

Imperial heritage meets modern China.

StudentsTeachersOrganizations
  • Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square & Temple of Heaven
  • The Great Wall of China
  • Peking University or Tsinghua campus visit
  • Hutong culture and traditional cuisine
Itinerary

Forbidden City • Great Wall • Summer Palace • University visit • Hutong tour

Students: cultural immersion + internship options. Teachers: experience Chinese education first-hand.

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Xi'an — Where the Silk Road begins.
China
7-day study tour

Xi'an

Where the Silk Road begins.

StudentsTeachersOrganizations
  • Terracotta Warriors & Emperor Qin's Mausoleum
  • Ancient City Wall bike ride
  • Muslim Quarter & Great Mosque
  • Silk Road history workshops and Huawei innovation visit
Itinerary

Terracotta Warriors • City Wall • Muslim Quarter • Big Wild Goose Pagoda • Silk Road workshops • Huawei

Students: cultural immersion + internship options. Teachers: experience Chinese education first-hand.

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Chengdu — Culture, nature & innovation.
China
7-day study tour

Chengdu

Culture, nature & innovation.

StudentsTeachersOrganizations
  • Full day as a panda conservation volunteer
  • UNESCO Dujiangyan Irrigation System & Qingcheng Mountain
  • Hands-on archaeology at Sanxingdui Museum
  • Sichuan University & Chengdu Aeronautical Test Base
Itinerary

City walk • Panda volunteer program • Dujiangyan • Qingcheng Mountain • Sanxingdui • Sichuan University • Aeronautical Test Base

Comfortable hotel with buffet breakfast and halal-friendly meals.

Students: cultural immersion + internship options. Teachers: experience Chinese education first-hand.

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Hangzhou — Nature, culture & future innovation.
China
7-day study tour

Hangzhou

Nature, culture & future innovation.

StudentsTeachersOrganizations
  • UNESCO-listed West Lake and Liangzhu archaeological site
  • Longjing tea culture and Qiandao Lake
  • China Academy of Art creative workshops
  • Alibaba Headquarters, Huawei & Unitree Robotics
Itinerary

Alibaba Headquarters • Huawei • Songcheng • West Lake • Tea culture • Liangzhu • Qiandao Lake • Zhejiang Museum • Academy of Art • Unitree Robotics

Sheraton Grand Hangzhou Wetland Park Resort — 5★ Marriott inside Xixi National Wetland Park.

Students: cultural immersion + internship options. Teachers: experience Chinese education first-hand.

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Shanghai — Where tradition meets global innovation.
China
7-day study tour

Shanghai

Where tradition meets global innovation.

StudentsTeachersOrganizations
  • Shanghai Museum, Yuyuan Garden and the Bund
  • Jiangnan Shipyard industrial heritage
  • CASC Eighth Academy aerospace & satellite research
  • Full day at Shanghai Jiao Tong University + AI & Robotics Museum
Itinerary

Shanghai Museum • Jiangnan Shipyard • CASC Eighth Academy • Yuyuan Garden • Jiao Tong University • Nanjing Road • The Bund

The Westin Bund Center Shanghai — 5★ Marriott, buffet breakfast and halal-friendly meals.

Students: cultural immersion + internship options. Teachers: experience Chinese education first-hand.

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Shenzhen — Technology, innovation & future thinking.
China
7-day study tour

Shenzhen

Technology, innovation & future thinking.

StudentsTeachersOrganizations
  • DJI Headquarters — hands-on drone piloting
  • BYD Skyrail & GNISATRI aerospace institute
  • Dapeng Peninsula Geopark & Shenzhen Observatory
  • Huaqiangbei electronics market and Civic Center Light Show
Itinerary

Shenzhen University • BYD Skyrail • Aerospace Institute • Dapeng Geopark • Observatory • DJI • Huaqiangbei • Yangmeikeng Coast

JW Marriott Hotel Shenzhen — 5★ property in Futian CBD, buffet breakfast and halal-friendly meals.

Students: cultural immersion + internship options. Teachers: experience Chinese education first-hand.

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Region

Southeast Asia

1 programs
Kuala Lumpur & Malacca — Multicultural heritage, rainforest science and digital innovation.
Malaysia
6-day study tour

Kuala Lumpur & Malacca

Multicultural heritage, rainforest science and digital innovation.

StudentsTeachersOrganizations
  • Full-day campus exchange at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
  • Huawei Malaysia: 5G, artificial intelligence and digital transformation
  • Islamic Arts Museum, National Mosque and Putrajaya architecture
  • Royal Selangor craft workshop, UNESCO-listed Malacca and FRIM rainforest science
Itinerary

Islamic Arts Museum • National Mosque • UKM campus exchange • Huawei Malaysia • Putrajaya • Shaanxi Chamber of Commerce • Royal Selangor • UNESCO Malacca • FRIM rainforest

InterContinental Kuala Lumpur — five-star accommodation with buffet breakfast and halal local meals throughout the programme.

An English-language learning journey through Malaysia's Malay, Chinese, Indian and Indigenous heritage, combining guided inquiry, hands-on activities, a study journal and group challenges.

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Region

Central Asia

1 programs
Almaty — Eurasian culture at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains.
Kazakhstan
7-day study tour

Almaty

Eurasian culture at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains.

StudentsTeachersOrganizations
  • Central State Museum of Kazakhstan & Auezov Museum
  • Zenkov Ascension Cathedral and Panfilov 28 Guardsmen Park
  • Xiongnu nomadic village, Green Bazaar and Museum of Musical Instruments
  • Full day at Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) Kazakhstan Campus
Itinerary

Kazakhstan Museum • Panfilov 28 Guardsmen Park • Ascension Cathedral • Xiongnu Village • Ice & Snow World • Auezov Museum • Museum of Musical Instruments • Xian Xinghai Street • Green Bazaar • NPU Kazakhstan Campus

Rahat Palace Hotel — buffet breakfast and halal local cuisine, with licensed English-speaking study-tour guides.

Designed for Dubai students: nomadic history, ethnic craft workshops and outdoor adventure, with a study handbook and team activities.

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Region

Europe

1 programs
Nordic Skills Development Camp — Phenomenon-based learning in the Nordics.
Finland & Sweden
7-day camp

Nordic Skills Development Camp

Phenomenon-based learning in the Nordics.

StudentsTeachers
  • PBL modules: sustainability, STEAM, AI & media
  • Forest cabins, canoeing, sauna and Finnish traditions
  • Visit a Finnish school & certificate ceremony
  • Luxury cruise to Stockholm — Nobel & Vasa museums
Itinerary

Finnish Star Youth Camp • Forest adventure • SDG & animal sanctuary • Canoeing & Nordic sports • Finnish school visit • Stockholm cruise • Helsinki city day

Organized with FCIEA and the Finnish Youth Center under Finland's Ministry of Education and Culture.

Teachers: dedicated teacher-training track in Finland. Students: Nordic skills camp with internship options.

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Region

United States

2 programs
Silicon Valley Innovation & Tech Camp — Stanford, Berkeley & the Bay Area.
USA — California
12-day camp

Silicon Valley Innovation & Tech Camp

Stanford, Berkeley & the Bay Area.

Students
  • Stanford robotics or computer programming residency
  • UC Berkeley Haas Young MBA experience
  • Google, Apple Park, Intel, Plug and Play & Geek House visits
  • STEM adventures: Exploratorium, USS Hornet, redwoods, Santa Cruz
Itinerary

Week 1: San José State dorms • Silicon Valley tech tours • STEM & nature days. Week 2: Stanford campus residency • Robotics or Programming track.

San José State dorms (week 1) and Stanford University dorms (week 2), supervised, boys/girls separated.

Students only — Stanford & Berkeley residencies with internship-style projects.

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UN Global Leadership & SDG Program — Diplomacy, sustainability & leadership.
USA — New York & DC
7-day program

UN Global Leadership & SDG Program

Diplomacy, sustainability & leadership.

Students
  • Expert-led courses at UN Headquarters, New York
  • Official-style UN Speech Contest and award ceremony
  • Columbia University campus visit (Ivy League)
  • Washington, D.C. think-tank dialogue and Smithsonian visits
Itinerary

UN foundations & HQ tour • SDG research design • Columbia University • Leadership & culture • UN Speech Contest • DC tour • Think-tank dialogue & farewell

Mentored by Dr. Linda J. Stillman, Dr. Elizabeth K. Carll, Dr. Maureen Mackenzie-Ruppel and Lorraine C. Silvetz. Certificate issued by a UN NGO; internship opportunities for top performers.

Students only — with UN NGO certificate and internship opportunities for top performers.

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What every program includes

Bilingual mentors

Licensed guides, curriculum specialists and Umiverse educators — every day of the trip.

Learning by design

Clear learning outcomes, pre-departure preparation and post-trip reflection.

Full logistics

Visas, travel, accommodation, insurance, halal-friendly meals and 24/7 support.

How a Umiverse school trip is planned

01

Scoping call

We agree year group, subject focus, learning outcomes, dates, group size and budget range.

02

Proposal & itinerary

You receive a day-by-day itinerary, named host schools and partners, costings and a risk assessment.

03

Pre-departure

Visas, flights, insurance, parent briefings, student preparation sessions and cultural orientation.

04

On the ground

Umiverse staff and bilingual guides accompany the group throughout, with daily reporting to school and parents.

05

After the trip

Reflection sessions, portfolios, certificates and a report you can share with parents and governors.

School trip FAQs

Who organises the school trip — the school or Umiverse?

Umiverse plans and runs the whole trip. We design the itinerary around your curriculum outcomes, book flights, visas, accommodation, transport and insurance, arrange school and university visits, and travel with the group. Your staff lead the students; we handle everything else.

Where can UAE schools travel with Umiverse?

Within the UAE, schools can choose Hatta, Ras Al Khaimah, Abu Dhabi and The Little Bee World at school or in Hatta. International destinations include China, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, Finland and the Nordics, Silicon Valley, and New York including a visit to the United Nations.

What is The Little Bee World?

The Little Bee World is an interactive programme for children aged 2–8. It is available as a 60–90 minute school visit, a full day in Hatta, or a two-day, one-night Hatta experience, with bee observation, storytelling, honey discovery, nature learning and an optional candle-making workshop.

How long is a typical school trip?

Most study tours run seven days, including travel. Shorter four to five day programmes and longer combined trip-plus-internship pathways are available on request.

What are the supervision ratios and safety arrangements?

Umiverse staff travel with every group alongside your teachers, with vetted local partners, documented risk assessments, briefed itineraries, travel insurance and 24/7 emergency contact for parents.

Are the trips suitable for teachers as well as students?

Yes. Teachers can join student groups or travel on a dedicated teacher delegation — for example our Finland teacher professional development programmes or education study visits to schools in China.

How far in advance should a school book?

We recommend three to six months for visas, flights and partner scheduling, especially for trips in school holiday periods.

Can students do an internship as part of the trip?

Yes. Secondary and university students can extend a trip with a placement through the Umiverse Global Internship Pathway, with partners in AI, robotics, mobility, gaming and advanced industry.