The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management

The Emirates Academy is part of Jumeirah, which operates some of the world’s most exceptional properties. This, combined with our unique academic association with Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne, and our location in Dubai - the fastest growing tourist destination in the world, provides our students with an unrivaled advantage.For degree courses in hospitality management there is no better choice. Why? The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management is located in Dubai, the fastest growing tourism destination in the world. For industry exposure during studies and job opportunities afterward, the Academy’s locale is unsurpassed. It is also an exciting and dynamic place to live, with sun, sand, international sports and cultural events, and great shopping. Our students fully enjoy both the professional and personal opportunities afforded by this vibrant city.

Another excellent reason to choose The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management is that we are part of the Jumeirah Group, the international company behind five-star hotels like the Burj al Arab. Jumeirah guarantees jobs to The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management’s top graduates. During their studies Academy students are exposed to the inner workings of the world-class Jumeirah hotels, and many students do their internships in Jumeirah hotels in Dubai or overseas.

Add to that our highly qualified faculty, world class facilities and multicultural student body, and you have a near perfect setting from which to launch your career in hospitality or tourism.

The academy

The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management and the Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne - is the fulfillment of a vision to provide the best in new hospitality management personnel to an industry hungry for talent.

The integration of proven academic excellence together with Jumeirah's incomparable property management strengths provides students of The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management with an unrivaled opportunity - the best academic techniques and practical experience in the most inspiring hotel, restaurant and recreational environments.

History

Opened in October 2001, The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management is part of Jumeirah Group, the hotel group behind the most luxurious hotel in the world, Burj Al Arab as well as a number of other world renowned hotel properties in Dubai, London and New York. Established as an institution of higher education, offering degree-level courses, it is the first major academy focusing on tourism and hospitality education at the university level in the Middle East.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, is the owner of Jumeirah and the Academy's patron. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research for the United Arab Emirates licenses and accredits The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management and its degree courses.The Academy's Bachelor's degree students in hospitality have a unique opportunity to spend a year of their studies at the renowned Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne in Switzerland, resulting in a truly international and world class education experience. With highly qualified international faculty, state-of-the-art infrastructure, modern comprehensive facilities and strong support from a leading hospitality group, the Academy is well-placed to become one of the world's leading tourism and hospitality management schools.

Jumeirah

The Jumeirah Group, part of Dubai Holding, is a leading hotel and hospitality management company. Operating some of the most prestigious properties in the world, we are proud of our achievements, gaining worldwide recognition for excellence in only a few years since our inception in 1997.

As a component part of the Jumeirah Group, The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management is integral to a Group destined to be a leader in hospitality services on the world stage.

The Jumeirah Group manages some of the finest hotel properties in the world, including the magnificent Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Beach Hotel and the iconic Jumeirah Emirates Towers. In addition, its portfolio includes the world's most innovative water park, Wild Wadi, the outstanding, Madinat Jumeirah,and Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa. Outside the Emirates, Jumeirah manages Jumeirah Carlton Tower and Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel in London, as well as Jumeirah Essex House in New York. There are exciting plans for new management contracts for Jumeirah, including properties in Thailand, Bermuda, Qatar, Shanghai and Jordan, as well as 3 new properties in Dubai and one additional one in the UK

Campus

Since its inception on 5th October 2001, The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management has been meticulously planned to fulfill the exacting requirements of tourism and hospitality management education.The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management's campus provides students a safe, comfortable and dynamic environment conducive to learning, hard work and interaction. From high-speed wireless computer networks and Internet access to extensive sports facilities, the campus offers students everything they need to grow professionally and personally.Sports and leisure facilities are shared with management employees of Jumeirah, offering students the opportunity to interact with industry professionals on a daily basis.

Hospitality Management

The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management offers students two main courses of study, all of which provide a solid foundation in their discipline of choice.
Bachelor of Science Degree with Honours in International Hospitality Management: A four-year programme, optionally including one academic year at the Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne in Switzerland; and a six month internship that provides students with valuable 'real-life' experience. The course is designed to emphasise the importance of operational management within the context of commercial realism.
Associate Degree in International Hospitality Operations: This Associate degree consists essentially of the first five semesters of the BSc degree in International Hospitality Management. It provides students with operational competencies, which are essential for hoteliers of the future. Graduates from this programme can expect to enter the industry at supervisory or management trainee level, and may return at a later date to complete their studies to honours degree level either at The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management or other renowned hotel schools.

Dubai

Introduction One of the seven Emirates comprising the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is located on the southern shore of the Arabian Gulf. It has a sub-tropical climate, with sunny days all year round and almost no rain. In Dubai, you can enjoy a sophisticated urban lifestyle, and still be within easy access of sandy beaches and secluded desert getaways. Spiky glass high-rises stand side-by-side with traditional souks, and everywhere you can feel the energy that, above all, epitomises Dubai.Dubai is the fastest growing tourism destination in the world, with projects such as The Palm,(the world’s largest man- made island), Burj Dubai, (the tallest building in the world), Dubailand, (the largest theme and sports park in the world) and the Dubai Megamall, (the largest shopping mall in the world). Dubai is home to the fastest growing award- winning airline, Emirates, and has over 100 hotels planned and under development, making it the perfect place to study hospitality, travel and tourism management. In addition to Jumeirah, most of the world’s best-known hotel and restaurant chains are established in Dubai, and welcome talented graduates from The Academy.Dubai’s diverse dining options, abundant recreational facilities and extensive shopping selection, make it an exciting and vibrant city for both residents and visitors. Add to that Dubai’s safety record (voted by Interpol as the safest destination in the world for four years running) and there is no better living choice. Dubai offers literally thousands of restaurants, bars and venues to suit all tastes and all budgets. Also renowned as a shopper’s paradise, Dubai offers numerous shopping opportunities ranging from traditional souks to world-class shopping malls.Dubai offers some of the finest sports and leisure facilities in the world. From deep-sea fishing to ice-skating, and from golf to sand-skating, Dubai’s weather is ideal for those seeking an active life. For water sports buffs, conditions in the Gulf are perfect for sailing, windsurfing, water-skiing, scuba diving and deep-sea fishing trips. Dubai is the pioneer of golf in the Middle East, with championship standard golf courses to challenge the skills of even most experienced players. Other sporting activities available are flying, horse riding, shooting and archery, go-karting, cycling, ice-skating and ten-pin bowling. Dubai’s deserts also offer countless off-road activities, including dune bashing, sand-skiing, sand-surfing and mountain climbing. If the weather is too hot outside, you can even enjoy indoor snow skiing.

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