Dowra 2023
DowraSG is the official representative for Singaporeans (both male and female) who wish to attend the 29th Summer Dowra in Tarim for 2023. We will be assisting you in registration, administration and travel arrangements to and fro (Singapore – Tarim) inshaAllah. Dar al-Mustafa will take over with regards to your itinerary and accommodation once we arrive in Tarim biidhnillah.
For non-Singaporean, we will connect you with your local representative.
Registration for Dowra 2023 is closed. Updates for Dowra 2024 will be updated nearing the Dowra.
Process
Read & Understand
Read and understand all the information provided in this page
Register
Complete the registration form & submit all required documents
Accept
Accept an offer & agreement letter from the organiser and submit a hardcopy of it to the school
Depart
Get visa ready & fly off to Yemen
Read & Understand
Read and understand all the information provided in this page
Register
Complete the registration form & submit all required documents
Accept
Accept an offer & agreement letter from the organiser and submit a hardcopy of it to the school
Depart
Get visa ready & fly off to Yemen
Read & Understand
Read and understand all the information provided in this page
Register
Complete the registration form & submit all required documents
Accept
Accept an offer & agreement letter from the organiser and submit a hardcopy of it to the school
Depart
Get visa ready & fly off to Yemen
Requirements
- At least 18 years old.
- Passport validity more than 8 months.
- Free from contagious diseases.
- Arrive within the time allocated by the Acceptance Committee.
- Complete the electronic application form before the deadline set for registration and make non refundable deposit for payment.
- Present a letter of recommendation from a reference known to Dar al-Mustafa to refer to them when needed. For Singaporean, we will assist you on the recommendation letter.
- Attend the compulsory briefing before departure. Refer to the timeline below.
- Full payment is made within 3 days upon acceptance.
- Abide to the rules & regulations of the Dowra.
- Submit the required documents. Incomplete documents will be rejected.
Costs
DOWRA
Summer Program
Price from SGD4300 (40 days)
Departing from Egypt the fee will be from SGD2500
DOWRA
English Program
Price from SGD4900 (40 days)
VISIT
Free & Easy
Price TBC (2 weeks)
Other travel costs in arriving to Yemen is not included.
Please note that the above costs are approximate & the final cost will be advised later. You are advised to buffer the cost between SGD$700~$1000.
Overall Cost
Flights: Singapore – Cairo – Seiyun (2 way).
Land Transfer: In Yemen.
Visa: Entry & exit visa in Yemen only & its administratives.
Lodging: Accommodation during the course of Dowra.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Visitations: Travel costs of visitation within Tarim. You may need to pay for the transportation for the visitations outside Tarim.
Course Materials: Course materials used for Dowra.
What’s not included (if required)
PCR/ART Tests: For entry & exit Yemen and Egypt.
Visas: Egypt Visa (2 entry to Egypt).
Accommodation: In Cairo (Arrival & Return).
Land transfer: In Cairo (Arrival & Return).
Miscellaneous: Other miscellaneous fees.
Late Departure
Participants are not allowed to overstay after the Summer Dowra program ends. If you have any special requirements, please inform the representative prior to your confirmation.
Attending partial Dowra
Those who will not be attending the full Dowra need to fill in the application form and state their intended travel dates. The cost will then be adjusted according to the number of days the applicant is staying in Tarim (e.g. 15 days). This will be subject to the Organiser’s approval. Otherwise, you may come as visit.
Couples/Families with Private Accommodation
Private Accommodation
For those staying in private accommodation for either the full or partial Dowra, the costs will vary subject to the type of lodging. Below is an approximate guide to the relevant costs associated with your stay. The Dowra Admin team will assist in arranging private accommodation.
– Apartment 1: $20 USD / day
1 bedroom with washroom
– Apartment 2: $25 USD / day
1 bedroom with kitchen and washroom
– Apartment 3: $35 USD / day
2 bedroom with kitchen and washroom
Meals
– Meals are not provided but you are able to get from nearby stalls.
– $15 USD / day per person
– Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner
– Will be delivered to families
Visit
The above cost is based on 2 weeks. You may extend your stay up to 40 days with additional costs.
Important Dates
Summer Dowra: 1 Jul - 10 Aug 2022
Registration Opens
Compulsory Introductory Briefing
Registration Closes
Confirmation
Second Briefing for Participants
Departure
Summer Dowra: 3 Jul - 13 Aug 2023