Dubai Creatives Trip

Engage with the unreached through the arts.

Trip Info

• Location: Dubai, UAE
• Trip Dates: October 31st – November 8th, 2026
• Trip Cost: $1200 + Airfare (approximately $1,300-$1,500)
• Trip Leader: Elsa Chiu
• Application Deadline: August 23rd, 2026

Trip Requirements and Expectations

• Current passport with an expiration date of at least six months past the trip’s scheduled return date. If you do not already have a passport, apply for an expedited one immediately.
• Adherence to CDC Travel guidelines and the vaccination/health requirements of our destination country of United Arab Emirates.
• Completion of trip prep materials including articles and videos regarding Arab World culture and religion.
• Attendance at three team preparation meetings beginning 12 weeks prior to travel.
• All team members must complete a Security Training before traveling to the Arab World. This is an online video training course that will provide team members with helpful security information for the time they are visiting the Arab World. The cost is $30 and it will take about three hours to complete the interactive course.

Payment Deadlines

Application $100 Non-refundable deposit — Due August 23rd, 2026

Payment 2
50% of total trip — September 6th
Payment 3
100% of total trip — September 27th