CIEE Gap Internship Abroad in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Recently Updated

Discover Abu Dhabi as an intern, where world-class business and Arabian Gulf culture will shape your professional path. 

Abu Dhabi is home to a rapidly growing economy, where participants can explore real-world career opportunities while immersing themselves in an international work environment. Across 12 weeks, dive into city life, sharpen your professional skills and collaborate with peers eager to explore global careers. 

Your internship includes 15-20 hours per week of hands-on experience at a workplace that matches your professional interests. An optional 15-hour course prepares you professionally, with optional classes available through ASU Online to earn U.S. college credit. Professionally focused workshops, networking events and cultural excursions add meaning to your internship abroad.

Venture on one overnight excursion and exciting day trips with other CIEE participants. Visit the world-famous Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, and stroll the halls of art at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, a museum partnered with the Louvre in Paris. Your time in Abu Dhabi will push you to grow as a young professional and culturally competent individual.

Interested in starting college abroad with a CIEE First Year Abroad program instead? Learn more here! Or check out our summer, semester, or academic year programs for high schoolers.