Dubai Culture promotes Arabic calligraphy through the Ornamentation and Gilding project

24 Jan, 26

24 May, 26

Arts and Culture

Dubai Culture promotes Arabic calligraphy through the Ornamentation and Gilding project

Al Jalila Cultural Centre For Children
05:00-07: 00 PM Saturday
Registration Required

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) presents a diverse range of workshops as part of its Arabic Calligraphy, Ornamentation, and Gilding project that aims to support and inspire emerging talent, enabling them to learn Arabic calligraphy techniques.

The project, hosted by the Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children from 24 January to 24 May 2026, includes specialised courses in Ruq'ah, Thuluth, Naskh, Diwani and Jali scripts, as well as the arts of ornamentation and gilding. These courses are given by a group of experts in Arabic calligraphy, including calligraphers Abdul Razzaq Al Mahmoud, Musab Doori, Uday Alaraji and Zaid Al Athamy.

Workshop Name	Location	Time	Date	Registration Link
May 2026
Ruq'ah Calligraphy	Al Jalila Cultural Centre For Children	17:00 - 19:00	02-05-2026	Register Here
Diwani & Jali Calligraphy	Al Jalila Cultural Centre For Children	17:00 - 19:00	02-05-2026	Register Here
Thuluth and Naskh	Al Jalila Cultural Centre For Children	17:00 - 19:00	03-05-2026	Register Here
Ornamentation and Gilding Course	Al Jalila Cultural Centre For Children	17:00 - 19:00	03-05-2026	Register Here
Ruq'ah Calligraphy	Al Jalila Cultural Centre For Children	17:00 - 19:00	09-05-2026	Register Here
Diwani & Jali Calligraphy	Al Jalila Cultural Centre For Children	17:00 - 19:00	09-05-2026	Register Here
Thuluth and Naskh	Al Jalila Cultural Centre For Children	17:00 - 19:00	10-05-2026	Register Here
Ornamentation and Gilding Course	Al Jalila Cultural Centre For Children	17:00 - 19:00	10-05-2026	Register Here
Ruq'ah Calligraphy	Al Jalila Cultural Centre For Children	17:00 - 19:00	16-05-2026	Register Here
Diwani & Jali Calligraphy	Al Jalila Cultural Centre For Children	17:00 - 19:00	16-05-2026	Register Here
Thuluth and Naskh	Al Jalila Cultural Centre For Children	17:00 - 19:00	17-05-2026	Register Here
Ornamentation and Gilding Course	Al Jalila Cultural Centre For Children	17:00 - 19:00	17-05-2026	Register Here
Ruq'ah Calligraphy	Al Jalila Cultural Centre For Children	17:00 - 19:00	23-05-2026	Register Here
Diwani & Jali Calligraphy	Al Jalila Cultural Centre For Children	17:00 - 19:00	23-05-2026	Register Here
Thuluth and Naskh	Al Jalila Cultural Centre For Children	17:00 - 19:00	24-05-2026	Register Here
Ornamentation and Gilding Course	Al Jalila Cultural Centre For Children	17:00 - 19:00	24-05-2026	Register Here