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Guided by an experienced calligraphy artist, participants discover the cultural significance and artistic foundations of Arabic calligraphy before learning basic techniques and creating their own personalized artwork to take home.
Designed for complete beginners, the experience can be adapted to different ages, group types and occasions — making it equally suitable for cultural discovery, education, team engagement, private gatherings and special events.
discover its history, cultural importance and place within Arab and Islamic art.
explore different styles, tools and techniques used by calligraphy artists.
learn how to hold and use traditional calligraphy tools with guidance from the artist.
practice Arabic letters, shapes and fundamental strokes.
turn what you've learned into a personalized piece of artwork.
take your finished calligraphy artwork home as a memory of the experience.
learn about the relationship between Arabic language, art, identity and culture.
ask questions and engage directly with the artist throughout the experience.
A creative alternative to traditional team-building activities. Colleagues learn something new together while creating their own individual pieces of Arabic artwork.
An interactive introduction to Arabic language, art and culture that brings learning outside the classroom. The level and activities can be adapted according to students' ages.
Suitable for students studying Arabic, Middle Eastern studies, art, design, history, religion or cultural studies, with the experience tailored toward their area of interest.
Discover an important part of regional culture through participation rather than simply observing it — and leave with a personal piece of Arabic artwork.
A distinctive cultural activity for visiting delegations, dignitaries and international guests that can be incorporated into a wider UAE itinerary or cultural program.
A relaxed and creative experience for families, friends and private groups looking to spend meaningful time together while discovering Arabic culture.
Explore Arabic calligraphy from an artistic and design perspective, including its forms, composition, techniques and influence on contemporary creativity.
The experience can be adapted into an interactive cultural activation for conferences, exhibitions, employee events and corporate gatherings.
A more intimate calligraphy experience can be arranged for VIP guests and private groups, with greater personalization and interaction with the artist.
The Arabic Calligraphy Experience can be adapted to your audience, occasion and objectives.
Real reviews from real guests — refreshed monthly from TripAdvisor and Google.
Truly fascinating, the amount of dedication from the founders is amazing, the experience itself was unbelievable and the instructor was lovely!
Ahmed and Abdallah are two of the most hospitable humble people who showcase their passion for Emirati culture. This was very obvious in the whole experience and i can’t recommend them enough! Definitely looking forward to taking more family and friends and enjoying the different experiences they offer.
I had a beautiful experience today. I am so happy to learn the different techniques of the Arabic calligraphy. Abdallah was an amazing teacher. He was so kind and patient to answer all my questions. I felt the introduction was a little long that we could have had more practice with the lettering. Overall, I really enjoyed and learnt how to do Arabic Calligraphy. Thank You MyDeleel for these workshops. All the best for all your future projects.
I loved the ease of the interaction. It felt like meeting with friends that would answer all our questions that we had regarding the UAE and it’s heritage. They were both fun and knowledgeable making us guess the reason for some traditions which enhanced our learning. I had been in the souq several times before but never had the opportunity to experience it this way. It was truly enjoyable.
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