Dubai Culture promotes Arabic calligraphy through the Ornamentation and Gilding project
- Al Jalila Cultural Centre For Children
- 05:00-08: 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, which falls under the umbrella of the Dubai Calligraphy Biennale and is hosted by the Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children from 3 to 31 May 2025, 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 |
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Arabic Calligraphy Workshops - May 2025 | ||||
Thuluth and Naskh - Specialized Course | Al Jalila Cultural Centre For Children | 17:00 - 20:00 | 03-05-2025 | Register Here |
Thuluth and Naskh - Specialized Course | Al Jalila Cultural Centre For Children | 17:00 - 19:00 | 10-05-2025 | Register Here |
Thuluth and Naskh - Specialized Course | Al Jalila Cultural Centre For Children | 17:00 - 19:00 | 17-05-2025 | Register Here |
Thuluth and Naskh - Specialized Course | Al Jalila Cultural Centre For Children | 17:00 - 19:00 | 24-05-2025 | Register Here |
Thuluth and Naskh - Specialized Course | Al Jalila Cultural Centre For Children | 17:00 - 19:00 | 31-05-2025 | Register Here |
Ornamentation and Gilding Course - Specialized Course | Al Jalila Cultural Centre For Children | 17:00 - 19:00 | 03-05-2025 | Register Here |
Ornamentation and Gilding Course - Specialized Course | Al Jalila Cultural Centre For Children | 17:00 - 19:00 | 10-05-2025 | Register Here |
Ornamentation and Gilding Course - Specialized Course | Al Jalila Cultural Centre For Children | 17:00 - 19:00 | 17-05-2025 | Register Here |
Ornamentation and Gilding Course - Specialized Course | Al Jalila Cultural Centre For Children | 17:00 - 19:00 | 24-05-2025 | Register Here |
Ornamentation and Gilding Course - Specialized Course | Al Jalila Cultural Centre For Children | 17:00 - 19:00 | 31-05-2025 | Register Here |
Ruq'ah Calligraphy - Specialized Course | Al Jalila Cultural Centre For Children | 17:00 - 19:00 | 06-05-2025 | Register Here |
Ruq'ah Calligraphy - Specialized Course | Al Jalila Cultural Centre For Children | 17:00 - 19:00 | 13-05-2025 | Register Here |
Ruq'ah Calligraphy - Specialized Course | Al Jalila Cultural Centre For Children | 17:00 - 19:00 | 20-05-2025 | Register Here |
Ruq'ah Calligraphy - Specialized Course | Al Jalila Cultural Centre For Children | 17:00 - 19:00 | 27-05-2025 | Register Here |
Diwani & Jali Calligraphy - Specialized Course | Al Jalila Cultural Centre For Children | 17:00 - 19:00 | 04-05-2025 | Register Here |
Diwani & Jali Calligraphy - Specialized Course | Al Jalila Cultural Centre For Children | 17:00 - 19:00 | 11-05-2025 | Register Here |
Diwani & Jali Calligraphy - Specialized Course | Al Jalila Cultural Centre For Children | 17:00 - 19:00 | 18-05-2025 | Register Here |
Diwani & Jali Calligraphy - Specialized Course | Al Jalila Cultural Centre For Children | 17:00 - 19:00 | 25-05-2025 | Register Here |