Study Abroad Program in Entrepreneurship in Dubai

Program Agenda, dates: 3-10 March

March 3, 2025, Monday: Arrival and Welcome

• Morning
  • Departure from Tbilisi International Airport to Abu Dhabi by Air Arabia Flight.
• Afternoon
  • Arrival at Abu Dhabi International Airport and transfer to the hotel.
  • Check-in and rest.
• Evening
  • Welcome dinner at a traditional Emirati/Lebanese restaurant.
  • Brief orientation about the week's itinerary and expectations.

March 4, 2025, Tuesday: Cultural Exploration in Abu Dhabi & Transfer to Dubai

• Morning
  • Cultural visit to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (Pre-book the visit and obtain a free online access pass via the following link: htpps://visit.szgmc.gov.ae) and Qasr Al Watan (Presidential Palace).
  • Guided tour to understand the heritage, architecture, and modern transformation of the UAE.
• Afternoon
  • Lunch at a traditional restaurant in Abu Dhabi.
  • Visit Louvre Abu Dhabi, exploring art and cultural diversity.
• Evening
  • Transfer to Dubai and Check-in at the Hilton Garden Inn, Dubai Mall Avenue 
  • Dinner at Hilton Garden Inn, Dubai, Mall Avenue (dinner is open from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM)

March 5, 2025, Wednesday: Entrepreneurship Training and Ecosystem Visits

• Morning
  • 10:00 – 12:00 - Training Session 1 at Caucasus Training Center (Dubai): "Introduction to Entrepreneurship: UAE Context and Global Insights."
  • 12:00 – 13:30 - Lunch
• Afternoon
  • 14:00 to 16:00 - Visit Dubai Silicon Oasis and in5 Innovation Center for a guided tour and presentation on entrepreneurship support ecosystems in Dubai.
  • 16:30 to 18:30 – Free time
• Evening
  • 18:30 to 20:00 - Dinner at Hilton Garden Inn, Dubai, Mall Avenue
  • 20:30 to 22:00 - Burj Khalifa, Fountains and Dubai Mall

March 6, 2025, Thursday: Advanced Training and Site Visits

• Morning
  • 10:00 – 12:00 – Training Session 2 at Caucasus Training Center: "Building Scalable Business Models and Market Entry Strategies."
  • 12:00 – 13:30 - Lunch
• Afternoon (14:00 PM – 16:00 PM)
  • 14:00 to 16:00 - Visit Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), focusing on entrepreneurial hubs and accelerators within the financial industry (TBC).
• Evening (18:00 PM – 20:30 PM)
  • Leisure time at Dubai Marina Walk, offering an informal setting for team bonding.
  • 21:00 to 22:30 - Dinner at Hilton Garden Inn, Dubai, Mall Avenue

March 7, 2025, Friday: Final Training and Business Visits

• Morning
  • 10:00 – 12:00 - Training Session 3 at Caucasus Training Center: "Pitching, Funding, and Investor Relations."
  • 12:00 – 13:30 - Lunch
• Afternoon
  • 14:00 to 16:00 - Visit Expo City Dubai and learn about the role of global expos in innovation and collaboration (TBC).
• Evening
  • 21:00 to 22:30 - Dinner at Hilton Garden Inn, Dubai, Mall Avenue

March 8, 2025, Saturday: Social Event

• Morning
  • Desert Safari.
• Afternoon
  • Desert adventure including dune bashing, camel rides, and sandboarding.
• Evening – Return to the hotel.
  • Traditional Emirati dinner in a desert camp with cultural performances (e.g., Tanoura dance, Henna painting).

March 9, 2025, Sunday: Desert Adventure (All Day)

• Morning
  • Free time – swimming pool at the hotel.
• Afternoon
  • Yacht trip – farewell activities.
• Evening
  • Dinner at Hilton Garden Inn, Dubai, Mall Avenue.

March 10, 2025, Monday: Departure

• Early Morning
  • Transfer to Abu Dhabi International Airport for return flight to Tbilisi.
• Morning
  • Flight departs Abu Dhabi to Tbilisi, arriving by noon.