Al Qattara Arts Centre plays a unique role in Al Ain’s cultural scene. It is not only a place for people to see art, but also to create it.
The centre was established in 2011 as a venue where artistic practice can be studied, practised and developed. The centre’s gallery displays art by Emirati and UAE-based artists. The Dry Studio is a classroom for music and handicrafts, while the Wet Studio offers drawing and painting classes. There is also a Pottery Studio and a Calligraphy Studio.
Al Qattara Arts Centre was a redevelopment of the former Bin Ati Al Darmaki House, a traditional mudbrick tower and residence. The centre was designed in the regional architectural style and blends in with its surroundings, which include modern heritage buildings. Archoloagical findings are on permanent display in the Qattara Archaeological Basement.
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Al Ain Oases
Al Ain Oasis reflects what agriculture in this region has been like for millennia
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Bida Bint Saud
The area was an important stop on a possible caravan route extending from Al Ain to the north of the United Arab Emirates
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Hafit Tombs
This ancient caravan site features Bronze Age tombs and a rare Iron Age mud-brick building and irrigation system
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Hili sites
An elaborate falaj system and one of the country’s earliest mosques make this an important historic site
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Al-Ayyala
Al-Ayyala is an embodiment of United Arab Emirates culture and Emirati values and heritage
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Al-Azi
Al-Azi is inscribed on the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding
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Majlis
a cultural and social space
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Al-Razfa
a traditional performing art of the Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates
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Al-Sadu
traditional weaving skills in the United Arab Emirates
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Al-Taghrooda
traditional Bedouin chanted poetry in the United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman
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Falconry
a living human heritage
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Gahwa (Arabic coffee)
a symbol of generosity
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Heritage Register
- The game of Al Karabi
- Girls’ Doll-making Game
- The game of hatha bayt mennou
- The game of Maryahanat al badw
- The game of Al Dahrouj
- The game of Al Suwair
- The game of es es see
- The game of Gol tabat
- The game of Haqallah
- The game of Humarat Al Qaylah
- The game of meen darabak
- The game of Motor Bou Ajal
- The game of Tug of War
- Wrestling Match, The Wrestler
- Al Ah’hlah
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Cultural Calendar
- Al Qattara Murals
- Al Mujamma
- Art installations by Emirati artist Zeinab Al Hashemi
- Artistic Development Exhibition Program
- Curatorial Development Exhibition Program
- Emotions! The New Art Adventure
- Experience Mars
- Abu Dhabi Art Fair 2022
- Arabic Manuscripts Conference
- Building With The Earth Exhibition
- Khaleejiness Exhibition
- Louvre Abu Dhabi Art Here 2021 Richard Mille Art Prize
- A Touch of Heritage
- The Spirit of the Place
- A Scene at Manama: Theatre Performance
- Evening in Al Ain Palace Museum
- Date Harvesting Season
- Liwa Forts: Winter Delights
- The Little Guide of Delma Museum
- Winter Camp 2024
- Al Qattara Lab
- Al Qattara Film Lab
- Al Qattara Murals 2023
- Alwaha Cinema
- Alzain at Qasr Al Muwaiji
- Manar Abu Dhabi - Artist Assistant Programme
- Winter at Al Dhafra Fort
- Al Ain Traditional Arts Days
- Cassette Concert at Al Jahili Fort
- Cinema Al Bait
- Al Ayyala Studio
- Al Qattara Art Workshops
- Summer Camp at Al Dhafra Fort
- Building with Earth Workshop
- Gate of History
- Summer Camp 2024
- Bait Al Oud Lessons at Al Qattara Arts Centre
- Calligraphy Workshop
- Cheeseboard Resin Workshop
- Drawing and Painting Workshop
- Mosaic Masterpieces
- Oil Painting Techniques
- Oud
- Piano
- Pottery Painting
- Shoe-Making Workshop
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- The game of Al Karabi
- Girls’ Doll-making Game
- The game of hatha bayt mennou
- The game of Maryahanat al badw
- The game of Al Dahrouj
- The game of Al Suwair
- The game of es es see
- The game of Gol tabat
- The game of Haqallah
- The game of Humarat Al Qaylah
- The game of meen darabak
- The game of Motor Bou Ajal
- The game of Tug of War
- Wrestling Match, The Wrestler
- Al Ah’hlah
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- Al Qattara Murals
- Al Mujamma
- Art installations by Emirati artist Zeinab Al Hashemi
- Artistic Development Exhibition Program
- Curatorial Development Exhibition Program
- Emotions! The New Art Adventure
- Experience Mars
- Abu Dhabi Art Fair 2022
- Arabic Manuscripts Conference
- Building With The Earth Exhibition
- Khaleejiness Exhibition
- Louvre Abu Dhabi Art Here 2021 Richard Mille Art Prize
- A Touch of Heritage
- The Spirit of the Place
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- A Scene at Manama: Theatre Performance
- Evening in Al Ain Palace Museum
- Date Harvesting Season
- Liwa Forts: Winter Delights
- The Little Guide of Delma Museum
- Winter Camp 2024
- Al Qattara Lab
- Al Qattara Film Lab
- Al Qattara Murals 2023
- Alwaha Cinema
- Alzain at Qasr Al Muwaiji
- Manar Abu Dhabi - Artist Assistant Programme
- Winter at Al Dhafra Fort
- Al Ain Traditional Arts Days
- Cassette Concert at Al Jahili Fort
- Cinema Al Bait
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- Al Ayyala Studio
- Al Qattara Art Workshops
- Summer Camp at Al Dhafra Fort
- Building with Earth Workshop
- Gate of History
- Summer Camp 2024
- Bait Al Oud Lessons at Al Qattara Arts Centre
- Calligraphy Workshop
- Cheeseboard Resin Workshop
- Drawing and Painting Workshop
- Mosaic Masterpieces
- Oil Painting Techniques
- Oud
- Piano
- Pottery Painting
- Shoe-Making Workshop
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