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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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Dubai Culture is set to launch a fresh season of its School of Life initiative this September, offering a diverse programme of workshops and educational activities under the Dubai Quality of Life Strategy.

Throughout the month, visitors to Dubai Public Libraries can take part in 34 interactive sessions that merge creativity with learning, designed to build practical skills and expand personal growth. The initiative’s clubs will cover topics such as artistic expression, mental wellbeing, storytelling, identity building, languages, and more, giving participants the chance to sharpen abilities and share ideas in an engaging environment that encourages innovation and confidence both personally and professionally.

Next month, School of Life will also host the 2025 Annual Schools Meeting at Al Safa Art & Design Library, bringing together leading schools and educational partners to explore synergies between culture and learning. The programme will include talks, keynote addresses, and hands-on workshops, while also recognising standout initiatives, such as the Chevron Readers’ Cup and the Librarian Award.

The Journey Begins Again

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

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 29 days
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