Final Places Remaining | Book Now Before They Fill
Final Places Remaining | Book Now Before They Fill
At the Architecture & Design Summer School, you’ll develop essential skills in planning, spatial design, and creative visualisation while building a professional portfolio that showcases your architectural vision. Collaborate with talented and ambitious students from around the globe on original projects, working across both manual and digital media—from technical drawings to model construction and 3D design.
Dubai is a city where architecture pushes boundaries. Home to some of the tallest, boldest, and most visionary structures on Earth, as you explore this urban environment of striking skyscrapers, innovative eco-developments, and iconic cultural landmarks, you’ll gain daily inspiration to fuel your creativity and inform your work.
Surrounded by architectural marvels that exemplify modernity and ambition, you’ll be immersed in a real-world classroom unlike any other, an ideal setting for aspiring architects ready to shape the skylines of the future.
| Location | Dubai |
| For Ages | 16-18 years |
| Duration | 9 Days |
| Dates & Prices |
|
Begin by exploring the meaning of “architecture,” examining its definitions as both an academic discipline and a profession. Analyse examples of architectural forms, functions, contexts, and site specifics, and discuss how these elements shape design. This module challenges your understanding of architecture while introducing its core principles.
Over two weeks, you’ll work on a design project based on a tutor-provided brief, often involving a building with a specific function. Participate in workshops and seminars to develop skills like brief analysis, design thinking, proposal creation, and client communication. Receive personalised feedback to refine your ideas, and present your final proposal in a critique and exhibition.
In the final week, collaborate on an urban design project to create a sustainable, waste-free city for 2050. Apply everything you’ve learned, focusing on sustainability, waste management, and circular economy principles. This challenge highlights architectural problem-solving in a team-based, forward-thinking context.
Set against a backdrop of stunning skyscrapers and deep-rooted cultural traditions, Dubai offers an inspiring environment where innovation meets heritage. Students will not only engage deeply with their chosen subjects but also gain firsthand insight into a global hub of business, technology, and design.
Beyond the classroom, our programme includes extraordinary excursions: take in the sweeping city views from the iconic Burj Khalifa, wander through the historic souks of Old Dubai along the Dubai Creek, enjoy a luxury yacht tour of the Marina, and explore the grandeur of the UAE’s capital with a day trip to Abu Dhabi. Dubai promises a truly enriching and unforgettable spring experience.
Students will venture into the desert for an unforgettable dune bashing experience. This excursion will also include a cultural demonstration of Bedouin life, traditional dance performances, camel rides, and a BBQ dinner under the stars.
Don’t miss the opportunity to explore a centre of innovation and culture with Oxford Royale.
There are no academic requirements to joining our Dubai Summer School. As our programmes are taught in English, we just require our students have a sufficient understanding of the language. You can speak to our expert Admissions team if you have questions.
Your fees cover everything you need for a rich academic and extracurricular experience, including:
Classes and tuition with expert tutors
Study materials
Guest lectures by academic speakers
Accommodation on campus at a top university
Meals on campus
Free WiFi
Activities and excursions
Welcome and graduation events
Graduation certificate and report
Oxford Royale merchandise
Access to Future Ready online masterclasses
Our Dubai programmes will be running from 29th March – 7th April and 8th April – 17th April 2026. This is the perfect opportunity for students to travel and learn beyond their ordinary classroom.