Dowra 2022
DowraSG is the official representative for Singaporeans (both male and female) who wish to attend the 28th Summer Dowra in Tarim for 2022. 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.
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
Note
Do not make any travel arrangements before you get approval from the Organiser. Your entry to Yemen is permissible only after your name has been cleared by the authority.
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
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From SGD$3950 (40 days)
DOWRA
English Program
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From SGD$4830 (40 days)
VISIT
Free & Easy
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From SGD$3940 (2 weeks)
Other travel costs in arriving to Yemen is not included.
Overall Costs
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.
Dowra fees inclusive of
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
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 requirement, please inform the representative prior to your confirmation.
Attending part of the Dowra only
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 subject to the Organiser’s approval.
Couples/Families with Private Accommodation
Private Accommodation
For those staying in private accommodation for either the full or part of the Dowra, costs will vary subject to the type of lodging. Below is an approximate guide of 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.
Fees include:
- Lodging: accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, travel costs for visitations within Tarim and any course materials. The fee is calculated as follows: $350 USD for visits, services and accommodation + $480 USD for food ($12 per day x 40 days).
- Visa: Processing fees as well as pick up and drop off to Seiyun Airport.
- Excludes: Other travel costs in arriving to Yemen.
Students who are looking to arrive early or depart later (i.e. stay longer than the Dowra period) will be charged for additional days.
Those who will not be attending the full Dowra (e.g. 15 days) 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.
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Couples or Families w/Private Accommodation: $250 USD + $200 USD (visa) / per family member (excludes accommodation & food)
For those staying in private accommodation for either the full or part of the Dowra, costs will vary subject to the type of lodging. Below is an approximate guide of the relevant costs associated with your stay. The Dowra Admin team will assist in arranging private accommodation via the Maoonah office, but payment/s will need to be made directly to them upon arrival.
- Apartment 1: $10 USD / per day
- 1 bedroom w/washroom
- Apartment 2: $15 USD / per day
- 1 bedroom w/ kitchen and washroom
- Apartment 3: $25 USD / per day
- 2 bedroom w/ kitchen and washroom
Excludes: Other travel costs in arriving to Yemen.
Meals will cost USD$12/day per person (inc. breakfast, lunch and dinner) and will be delivered to families.
Important Dates
3 May 2022, 9 AM SGT
Registration Opens
11 May 2022, Wed, 8 PM SGT (Online)
Compulsory Introductory Briefing
29 May 2022, 9 AM SGT
Registration Closes
June (TBA)
Confirmation
18 Jun 2022, 3 PM SGT (Physical)
Second Briefing for Participants
Tentatively 27 Jun 2022
Departure
Summer Dowra: 1 Jul - 10 Aug 2022
Updates
7 May 2022, 2:54 AM SG Time: Updated briefing date from 9 May to 11 May.
4 May 2022, 9:30 AM SG Time: Added Dowra, Dowra English
3 May 2022, 2:28 am SG Time: Initial post