Tradition and Its Birthplace

Multicoloured menageries

Draw the outlines of various birds, cut them out and decorate them using a range of materials to create your own menagerie.

Make a Seal

Make and Play are short, fun videos for all the family to make art inspired by the collection using simple materials.

Jewellery design drawing (part 2)

Naida Akaeva, a jewellery design instructor from Al Marsam Al Hor, introduces beginners to basic drawing techniques for jewellery design.

Ruqaa script.

Learn about the letters of the Ruqaa script. with the calligrapher Mohamed Mendi.

Ruqaa script: letters Ha, Jeem, Khaa

Learn about the letters of the Ruqaa script with the calligrapher Mohamed Mandi.

Painting Abstract Images

In this activity, learn how to transform abstract images into your own works of art.

Mosaic Butterfly

Learn the art of mosaics and create works of art using small pieces of coloured glass.

Magic Leaves Drawing

Learn how to use crayons and watercolours to create colourful prints using leaves.

Decoupage

In this activity, learn the simple yet diverse medium of decoupage and transform any surface into a canvas for your imagination.

Clay Sculpture

Learn to create three-dimensional representations by moulding clay.

Paper Fish

Video for Usage of colored papers to make a fish

Etel Adnan Inspired Activity

Create a colourful and textural abstract landscape inspired by the extraordinary artist Etel Adnan.

Fruit Sculptures

Learn how to make playful fruit sculptures using plaster.

Linoleum Printing – Sheikh Zayed Mosque

In this activity, learn the linoleum printmaking technique to create print artworks of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque.

Fashion Illustration

In this activity, learn how to construct figures for fashion illustrations and apply design, aesthetics and clothing construction.

Raqqa script.

Learn about the letters of the Raqqa script. with the calligrapher Mohamed Mendi.

Earthen Architecture in Al Ain: Conserving Earthen Heritage Buildings

This series concludes with a visit to some earthen heritage sites that DCT recently conserved, using a variety of techniques

Islam and religious tolerance

Learn how tolerance dates back to early Islam and how the UAE welcomed people from different religions.

Guided Tour of Al Ain Oasis

Al Ain Oasis is the largest oasis in Al Ain, and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011.

The Camel and the Falaj: Foundations of a New Society

Discover how people in the UAE lived 3000 years ago.

In Celebration of World Music Day

In celebration of World Music Day, we would like to invite you to enjoy meeting some of Abu Dhabi's key musical performances and activities.

Printing Qasr Al Hosn

Print an illustration of Qasr Al Hosn using your favourite colours.

Acrylic Pour Painting

Mix and pour acrylic paints to create dreamy, surreal, and celestial artworks.

Learn about Al Ayala and discover Al Ain Oasis

Learn about Al Ayala, a traditional performance art of the UAE and explore aspects of Al Ain Oasis through the eyes of experts and artists.

Cardboard Stamps

Create up-cycled Cardboard Stamps and enjoy the process of printing.

Earthen Architecture in Al Ain: What is earth as building material

In this video, we introduce the properties of earth as building material and some of the major threats that these constructions face

Paper Quilling

Learn the technique of paper quilling for endless possibilities of creative designs.

Earthen Heritage Sites in Al Ain: Preserving Abu Dhabi’s Unique Heritage

First in a series that talks about the capabilities and benefits of earthen architecture for our planet and its inhabitants.

Plate Glazing

In this activity, learn how to apply glaze to your ceramic objects and personalize your creations.

Fashion Illustration

Learn how to construct fashion illustrations and apply design, aesthetics and clothing construction.

Pen Illustration

Explore pen drawing and shading techniques

Calligraphy Tools

Learn about the calligraphy tools used in all types of Arabic script.

Preparing Calligraphy Tools

Learn how to sharpen the pen and apply ink to prepare your calligraphy works on paper.

Mastering the Seas: Julfar, Ibn Majid, and Arab Navigation

This video introduces students to Julfar, Ibn Majid, and Arab Navigation.

Cubist Portraits

Create your own abstract portraits inspired by Cubism.

A Craft, A Place, and A Tradition

This video will introduce students to the history of Al Sadu, Al Ain Palace Museum, as well as the Emirati Majlis.

Charcoal Animation

Bring your charcoal drawings to life through film and animation.

History at Home: Explore Marawah Island

Discover what life was like on Marawah Island 8,000 years ago.

Qasr Al Muwaiji Virtual Tour

The Rulers’ Palace and Birthplace of HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan which was and still a meeting place for the community.

Guided tour in Qasr Al Muwaiji

The Rulers’ Palace and Birthplace of HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan which was and still a meeting place for the community members and the visitors of the city since the fortieths of 20th century.

World Music Exploratory Guides

Explore the rich tapestry created by musicians, from the music of the Arab World to internationally renowned composers.

Al Qattara Arts Centre virtual tour

A space in which to discover and create, bringing together the curious and the experienced. Take a 360° tour.

Jebel Hafit Tombs virtual tour

At Jebel Hafit in Al Ain are tombs that reveal trade links with the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Persia and the Indus Valley.

Arabic Naskh Script Foundation Course

A calligraphy course where students can learn the Naskh script basics using classical tools, to create calligraphy artworks.

Abu Dhabi Children’s Library Online

Discover fun books to read at the e-Library.

Meet Astrophotographer Samy Olabi

Meet photographer Samy Olabi, a regional pioneer in astrophotography.

The Five Elements of Light

Portrait photography can be defined as ‘drawing light’. Photographer Julian John breaks down the five elements of light and how to control them.

Meet Photographer Julian John

Meet Julian John, professional photographer, MAS Photography Studio.

Qasr Al Hosn virtual tour

Qasr Al Hosn has more than one story to tell, it is a place of many layers and secrets awaiting to be discovered.

The oldest known mosque in the UAE

Artefacts discovered in the early Islamic town reveal evidence of trade to lands as far away as China.

The Founding Father and the Archaeological Story of the UAE

Peter Magee, Zayed National Museum Director, Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi, in conversation with Eisa Yousif, Director of Excavations & Sites, Sharjah Archaeology Authority.

Qasr Al Muwaiji

Qasr Al Muwaiji, fort of the Al Nahyan and birthplace of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.

The Founding Father in Qasr Al Hosn

Discover the significance of Qasr Al Hosn in Abu Dhabi’s development through this archival clip of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, first President of the UAE and former Ruler of Abu Dhabi.

Saeed Al Otaiba and his memories of Qasr Al Hosn

His Excellency Saeed Al Otaiba recalls Al Ain’s development into a flourishing city and describes the grand structure of Qasr Al Hosn during the rule of Sheikh Shakhbut bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

Fatima and Hadeya Al Rumaithi and their memories of Qasr Al Hosn

Fatima Al Rumaithi and Hadeya Al Rumaithi take us back to their childhood memories of the celebrations in and around Qasr Al Hosn and their stories of the community that once surrounded the fort.

‘Do not feel burdened’

Arabic calligraphy demonstration by Mohammed Al Mandi, ‘Do not feel burdened’.

Salt dough leaves

Create leaf ornaments by using real foliage to make impressions in clay or salt dough. Once dry, decorate and use them for bowls or jewellery.

Make a Collage

Make and Play are short, fun videos for all the family to make art inspired by the collection using simple materials.

Make a Helmet

Make and Play are short, fun videos for all the family to make art inspired by the collection using simple materials.

Clay teddy bear

Create your own teddy bear sculpture out of clay or salt dough. Decorate your creation using paint and glitter.

Comical faces

Work alone or with a family member to draw different sets of facial features. Cut them out and assemble them together to create a funny face.

Make a Horse

Make and Play are short, fun videos for all the family to make art inspired by the collection using simple materials.

Gahwa and Chai paintings

Use coffee and tea as alternative painting mediums and explore their qualities to create texture, shadows, gradients and depth.

Mixed media tote bag

Make your own customised tote bag using canvas or leather and decorate it with repeating patterns, stencils, found objects and more.

Illuminated tree

Create an illuminated image using a box, battery-powered fairy lights, layers of tracing paper, pastels and paint.

Make a Mask

Make and Play are short, fun videos for all the family to make art inspired by the collection using simple materials.

Make a Scene

Make and Play are short, fun videos for all the family to make art inspired by the collection using simple materials.

Jewellery design drawing (part 1)

Naida Akaeva, a jewellery design instructor from Al Marsam Al Hor, introduces beginners to basic drawing techniques for jewellery design.

Multicoloured menageries

Draw the outlines of various birds, cut them out and decorate them using a range of materials to create your own menagerie.

Make a Seal

Make and Play are short, fun videos for all the family to make art inspired by the collection using simple materials.

Jewellery design drawing (part 2)

Naida Akaeva, a jewellery design instructor from Al Marsam Al Hor, introduces beginners to basic drawing techniques for jewellery design.

Ruqaa script.

Learn about the letters of the Ruqaa script. with the calligrapher Mohamed Mendi.

Ruqaa script: letters Ha, Jeem, Khaa

Learn about the letters of the Ruqaa script with the calligrapher Mohamed Mandi.

Painting Abstract Images

In this activity, learn how to transform abstract images into your own works of art.

Mosaic Butterfly

Learn the art of mosaics and create works of art using small pieces of coloured glass.

Magic Leaves Drawing

Learn how to use crayons and watercolours to create colourful prints using leaves.

Decoupage

In this activity, learn the simple yet diverse medium of decoupage and transform any surface into a canvas for your imagination.

Clay Sculpture

Learn to create three-dimensional representations by moulding clay.

Paper Fish

Video for Usage of colored papers to make a fish

Etel Adnan Inspired Activity

Create a colourful and textural abstract landscape inspired by the extraordinary artist Etel Adnan.

Fruit Sculptures

Learn how to make playful fruit sculptures using plaster.

Linoleum Printing – Sheikh Zayed Mosque

In this activity, learn the linoleum printmaking technique to create print artworks of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque.

Fashion Illustration

In this activity, learn how to construct figures for fashion illustrations and apply design, aesthetics and clothing construction.

Raqqa script.

Learn about the letters of the Raqqa script. with the calligrapher Mohamed Mendi.

Earthen Architecture in Al Ain: Conserving Earthen Heritage Buildings

This series concludes with a visit to some earthen heritage sites that DCT recently conserved, using a variety of techniques

Islam and religious tolerance

Learn how tolerance dates back to early Islam and how the UAE welcomed people from different religions.

Guided Tour of Al Ain Oasis

Al Ain Oasis is the largest oasis in Al Ain, and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011.

The Camel and the Falaj: Foundations of a New Society

Discover how people in the UAE lived 3000 years ago.

In Celebration of World Music Day

In celebration of World Music Day, we would like to invite you to enjoy meeting some of Abu Dhabi's key musical performances and activities.

Printing Qasr Al Hosn

Print an illustration of Qasr Al Hosn using your favourite colours.

Acrylic Pour Painting

Mix and pour acrylic paints to create dreamy, surreal, and celestial artworks.

Learn about Al Ayala and discover Al Ain Oasis

Learn about Al Ayala, a traditional performance art of the UAE and explore aspects of Al Ain Oasis through the eyes of experts and artists.

Cardboard Stamps

Create up-cycled Cardboard Stamps and enjoy the process of printing.

Earthen Architecture in Al Ain: What is earth as building material

In this video, we introduce the properties of earth as building material and some of the major threats that these constructions face

Paper Quilling

Learn the technique of paper quilling for endless possibilities of creative designs.

Earthen Heritage Sites in Al Ain: Preserving Abu Dhabi’s Unique Heritage

First in a series that talks about the capabilities and benefits of earthen architecture for our planet and its inhabitants.

Plate Glazing

In this activity, learn how to apply glaze to your ceramic objects and personalize your creations.

Silk Painting

Learn silk painting techniques

Fashion Illustration

Learn how to construct fashion illustrations and apply design, aesthetics and clothing construction.

Pen Illustration

Explore pen drawing and shading techniques

Calligraphy Tools

Learn about the calligraphy tools used in all types of Arabic script.

Origami Flowers

Make your own origami flowers

Preparing Calligraphy Tools

Learn how to sharpen the pen and apply ink to prepare your calligraphy works on paper.

Clay Art: Palm Tree

Learn simple clay techniques

Mastering the Seas: Julfar, Ibn Majid, and Arab Navigation

This video introduces students to Julfar, Ibn Majid, and Arab Navigation.

Doll Making

Create your own dolls.

Cubist Portraits

Create your own abstract portraits inspired by Cubism.

A Craft, A Place, and A Tradition

This video will introduce students to the history of Al Sadu, Al Ain Palace Museum, as well as the Emirati Majlis.

Charcoal Animation

Bring your charcoal drawings to life through film and animation.

History at Home: Explore Marawah Island

Discover what life was like on Marawah Island 8,000 years ago.

Qasr Al Muwaiji Virtual Tour

The Rulers’ Palace and Birthplace of HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan which was and still a meeting place for the community.

Guided tour in Qasr Al Muwaiji

The Rulers’ Palace and Birthplace of HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan which was and still a meeting place for the community members and the visitors of the city since the fortieths of 20th century.

World Music Exploratory Guides

Explore the rich tapestry created by musicians, from the music of the Arab World to internationally renowned composers.

Al Qattara Arts Centre virtual tour

A space in which to discover and create, bringing together the curious and the experienced. Take a 360° tour.

Jebel Hafit Tombs virtual tour

At Jebel Hafit in Al Ain are tombs that reveal trade links with the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Persia and the Indus Valley.

Arabic Naskh Script Foundation Course

A calligraphy course where students can learn the Naskh script basics using classical tools, to create calligraphy artworks.

Abu Dhabi Children’s Library Online

Discover fun books to read at the e-Library.

Meet Astrophotographer Samy Olabi

Meet photographer Samy Olabi, a regional pioneer in astrophotography.

The Five Elements of Light

Portrait photography can be defined as ‘drawing light’. Photographer Julian John breaks down the five elements of light and how to control them.

Meet Photographer Julian John

Meet Julian John, professional photographer, MAS Photography Studio.

Qasr Al Hosn virtual tour

Qasr Al Hosn has more than one story to tell, it is a place of many layers and secrets awaiting to be discovered.

The oldest known mosque in the UAE

Artefacts discovered in the early Islamic town reveal evidence of trade to lands as far away as China.

The Founding Father and the Archaeological Story of the UAE

Peter Magee, Zayed National Museum Director, Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi, in conversation with Eisa Yousif, Director of Excavations & Sites, Sharjah Archaeology Authority.

Qasr Al Muwaiji

Qasr Al Muwaiji, fort of the Al Nahyan and birthplace of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.

The Founding Father in Qasr Al Hosn

Discover the significance of Qasr Al Hosn in Abu Dhabi’s development through this archival clip of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, first President of the UAE and former Ruler of Abu Dhabi.

Saeed Al Otaiba and his memories of Qasr Al Hosn

His Excellency Saeed Al Otaiba recalls Al Ain’s development into a flourishing city and describes the grand structure of Qasr Al Hosn during the rule of Sheikh Shakhbut bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

Fatima and Hadeya Al Rumaithi and their memories of Qasr Al Hosn

Fatima Al Rumaithi and Hadeya Al Rumaithi take us back to their childhood memories of the celebrations in and around Qasr Al Hosn and their stories of the community that once surrounded the fort.

‘Do not feel burdened’

Arabic calligraphy demonstration by Mohammed Al Mandi, ‘Do not feel burdened’.

Salt dough leaves

Create leaf ornaments by using real foliage to make impressions in clay or salt dough. Once dry, decorate and use them for bowls or jewellery.

Make a Collage

Make and Play are short, fun videos for all the family to make art inspired by the collection using simple materials.

Make a Helmet

Make and Play are short, fun videos for all the family to make art inspired by the collection using simple materials.

Clay teddy bear

Create your own teddy bear sculpture out of clay or salt dough. Decorate your creation using paint and glitter.

Comical faces

Work alone or with a family member to draw different sets of facial features. Cut them out and assemble them together to create a funny face.

Make a Horse

Make and Play are short, fun videos for all the family to make art inspired by the collection using simple materials.

Gahwa and Chai paintings

Use coffee and tea as alternative painting mediums and explore their qualities to create texture, shadows, gradients and depth.

Mixed media tote bag

Make your own customised tote bag using canvas or leather and decorate it with repeating patterns, stencils, found objects and more.

Illuminated tree

Create an illuminated image using a box, battery-powered fairy lights, layers of tracing paper, pastels and paint.

Make a Mask

Make and Play are short, fun videos for all the family to make art inspired by the collection using simple materials.

Make a Scene

Make and Play are short, fun videos for all the family to make art inspired by the collection using simple materials.

Jewellery design drawing (part 1)

Naida Akaeva, a jewellery design instructor from Al Marsam Al Hor, introduces beginners to basic drawing techniques for jewellery design.

Multicoloured menageries

Draw the outlines of various birds, cut them out and decorate them using a range of materials to create your own menagerie.

Make a Seal

Make and Play are short, fun videos for all the family to make art inspired by the collection using simple materials.

Jewellery design drawing (part 2)

Naida Akaeva, a jewellery design instructor from Al Marsam Al Hor, introduces beginners to basic drawing techniques for jewellery design.

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