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07 Sep, 25
28 Sep, 25
School Of Life

School of Life Opens a New Chapter this September

  • 09:00-10: 00 PM Sunday
  • Registration Required
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The Journey Begins Again

Dubai Culture invites all community members to join a vibrant lineup of innovative experiences this September through its flagship initiative, School of Life, which is part of Dubai’s Quality of Life Strategy. Under the theme ‘The Journey Begins Again,’ the programme will feature 34 hands-on activities across the Impact Track and a variety of themed clubs, focused on literature, health and nutrition, family development, language, art, calligraphy and more. Each session is designed to help Dubai Public Library visitors develop new skills in new and exciting ways.

Japanese Matcha Refreshment - Japan in Arabia

Language: English
Date: 07-09-2025
Time: 17:00 - 18:30
Location: Al Safa Art & Design Library
Age Group: Family

Storytelling: The Pencil who found himself - Sarah Abdallah

Language: English
Date: 08-09-2025
Time: 09:00 - 10:30
Location: Al Twar Library
Age Group: 6 - 9 years
REGISTRATION CLOSED

The Annual Librarians' Meeting

Language: Arabic & English
Date: 09-09-2025
Time: 10:00 - 19:00
Location: Al Safa Art & Design Library
Age Group: Teachers and Librarians

Wooden Keychain Workshop - Fatima Alamiri

Language: Arabic & English
Date: 10-09-2025
Time: 09:30 - 11:00
Location: Dubai Foundation for Women & Children
Age Group: Family
REGISTRATION CLOSED

Storytelling: When My Hat Broke Down - Sabah Dibee

Language: Arabic
Date: 10-09-2025
Time: 09:00 - 10:30
Location: Umm Suqiem Library
Age Group: 6 - 9 years
REGISTRATION CLOSED

Storytelling: A Dragon Called Blue - Ebtisam Al Beiti

Language: English
Date: 17-09-2025
Time: 09:00 - 11:45
Location: School Visit
Age Group: 2.5 - 6 years
REGISTRATION CLOSED

Open Chess Tournament for Juniors - Dubai Chess & Culture Club

Language: Arabic & English
Date: 20-09-2025
Time: 16:00 - 22:00
Location: Dubai Chess & Culture Club
Age Group: Up to 14 years

Open Chess Tournament for Juniors - Dubai Chess & Culture Club

Language: Arabic & English
Date: 21-09-2025
Time: 16:00 - 22:00
Location: Dubai Chess & Culture Club
Age Group: Up to 14 years

Draw Your Story - Boubaker Boukhari

Language: Arabic
Date: 23-09-2025
Time: 09:00 - 10:30
Location: Umm Suqiem Library
Age Group: 6 - 14 years
REGISTRATION CLOSED

Storytelling: The Tale of the Lofty Mountain

Language: Arabic
Date: 23-09-2025
Time: 09:00 - 10:30
Location: Al Rashidiya Public Library
Age Group: 12 - 15 years
REGISTRATION CLOSED

Wooden Keychain Workshop - Fatima Alamiri

Language: Arabic & English
Date: 24-09-2025
Time: 09:30 - 11:00
Location: Dubai Club for POD
Age Group: Family
REGISTRATION CLOSED

Choral: Melodies of Childhood - Cordon

Language: Arabic & English
Date: 28-09-2025
Time: 17:00 - 18:30
Location: Al Safa Art & Design Library
Age Group: 6 - 14 years

Health & Nutrition Club

The Health & Nutrition Club promotes holistic well-being through sessions focused on healthy eating and mindful movement. Participants build sustainable lifestyle habits while exploring the connection between nutrition, wellness, and daily balance.

Preparing Your Lunchbox - Nada Saeed Kattan

Language: Arabic & English
Date: 18-09-2025
Time: 17:00 - 19:00
Location: Hatta Public Library
Age Group: Family

Art Club

The Art Club invites both kids and adults to explore their creativity through drawing, painting, and hands-on art projects. Whether guided or open-ended, each session encourages self-expression, imagination, and creative confidence.

Draw Your Dream - Abeer Al Edani

Language: Arabic & English
Date: 14-09-2025
Time: 15:00 - 17:00
Location: Al Safa Art & Design Library
Age Group: Adults

Your Notebook, Your Way - Medaf Creative Studio

Language: English
Date: 14-09-2025
Time: 15:00 - 17:00
Location: Al Safa Art & Design Library
Age Group: 5 - 14 years

Emirati Kharareef in Motion & Sound - Zeinab Beshir

Language: Arabic & English
Date: 20-09-2025 to 21-09-2025
Time: 16:00 - 19:00
Location: Al Safa Art & Design Library
Age Group: 12+ and above

Recycle & Design Your Bag - Medaf Creative Studio

Language: English
Date: 21-09-2025
Time: 15:00 - 17:00
Location: Al Safa Art & Design Library
Age Group: 5 - 14 years

Your Artistic Pencil Case - Medaf Creative Studio

Language: English
Date: 28-09-2025
Time: 15:00 - 17:00
Location: Al Safa Art & Design Library
Age Group: 5 - 14 years

Book Club

The Book Club offers reading sessions for children and adults at different times, fostering a love for literature and discussion. Children engage through stories and interactive activities, while adults explore deeper themes and shared reflections in a welcoming setting.

What Did We Read This Summer - Readers’ Majlis

Language: English
Date: 17-09-2025
Time: 18:00 - 20:00
Location: Al Safa Art & Design Library
Age Group: Adults

Book Discussion: Don Quixote: Between Dream and Reality - Rawyat Book Club

Language: Arabic
Date: 28-09-2025
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
Location: Al Safa Art & Design Library
Age Group: Adults

Family Development Club

The Family Development Club offers a welcoming space for individuals to strengthen family bonds, enhance well-being, and grow together through community-based learning. With engaging sessions on parenting, communication, and personal development, the club supports meaningful connections at home and in society.

Keys to Life: A Balanced Start - Jehan Safar

Language: Arabic
Date: 21-09-2025
Time: 17:00 - 19:00
Location: Al Rashidiya Public Library
Age Group: Ladies

Keys to Life: The Art of Discipline and Achievement - Jehan Safar

Language: Arabic
Date: 25-09-2025
Time: 09:00 - 11:00
Location: Hatta Public Library
Age Group: Ladies
REGISTRATION CLOSED

Language Club

The Language Club celebrates cultural exchange and learning through languages like Arabic and French. With age-appropriate formats, children engage through play and storytelling, while adults build conversational skills and cultural insight.

We Speak Arabic: Back to School - Nahky Araby

Language: Arabic
Date: 15-09-2025
Time: 09:00 - 10:00
Location: Al Twar Library
Age Group: 5 - 8 years
REGISTRATION CLOSED

Sustainability: Arabic in Nature - Arabically

Language: Arabic
Date: 21-09-2025
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Location: Al Twar Library
Age Group: 6+ and above

Types of Waste and Ecosystems: Arabic in Nature - Arabically

Language: Arabic
Date: 28-09-2025
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Location: Al Twar Library
Age Group: 6+ and above

Calligraphy Club

The Calligraphy Club explores the artistic and cultural dimensions of writing. Participants can join distinct experiences such as the Ruq’ah Impact Track, focused on Arabic calligraphy, or creative sessions like Baybayin Calligraphy.

Creative Impact Track: Ruq'ah Calligraphy – Advanced Level 201 - Mohammad Hussain Altamimi

Language: Arabic & English
Date: 07-09-2025 to 21-09-2025
Time: 17:00 - 20:00
Location: Al Safa Art & Design Library
Age Group: 15+ and above
REGISTRATION CLOSED

Baybayin Calligraphy on Watercolour Paper - Gino Banola

Language: English
Date: 21-09-2025
Time: 18:00 - 20:00
Location: Al Mankhool Library
Age Group: Adults

Closing Ceremony – Creative Impact Track: Ruq’ah Calligraphy – Advanced Level 201 - Mohammad Hussain Altamimi

Language: Arabic & English
Date: 25-09-2025
Time: 17:30 - 19:30
Location: Al Safa Art & Design Library
Age Group: 15+ and above

Registration closes in 28 days
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