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CIUD Dhow Cruise

Dubai is a bustling city with an individual charm of its own. A century ago, it was a tranquil town however its evolution has been dramatic, today it has grown and made a mark internationally and the extensive skyscrapers stand beside the mosques and wind towers of the Old Dubai.Cruising down Dubai creek appreciating the picturesque scenery the city has to offer while comfortably marooned in a traditional wooden dhow is a novel experience, one which cannot be missed when in Dubai.One gets to see the city landmarks in a different angle and perspective while taking a glimpse of Dubai’s past and present history which itself is a delightful mix and match of traditional and modern ways of life. 

The CIUD organized a field trip on a Dhow Cruise for students of the CIUD and study abroad students from China on the 30th of April 2015. A Total of 16 people were part of the CIUD team whoexperienced an onboard field trip made up of international Arab fun entertainment like magic show, a Tanura dance performance and a henna painting that lasted for about two hours.Cruising down Dubai creek was not only a novel experience but also offereda great chance for everyone to socialize in Mandarin. With students from different nationalities coming together it was a diverse experience that one cannot learn from a Chinese textbook. The UAE is the place to discover the real meaning of the word internationalization.The  cruise was a good experience overall with the weather still at its best topractice Chinese language and enjoy some outdoor activities.