About Avid Learning Middle East

Avid Learning Middle East is the regional extension of Essar Group’s cultural programming platform, Avid Learning. Officially launched in 2024, it builds on more than a decade of engagement with Dubai as a global centre for culture, creativity, and innovation.

Its regional journey began in 2012 through a partnership with Art Dubai and has since expanded through collaborations with leading cultural institutions and global initiatives, including participation at the COP28 United Nations Climate Change Conference. In 2026, Avid Learning Middle East further strengthened its presence with the opening of the Avid Learning Centre for Culture and Creative Expressions at Al Khayat Avenue, Dubai.

Avid Learning Middle East curates multidisciplinary arts and cultural experiences across art, architecture, design, film, music, theatre, literature, and heritage through panel discussions, workshops, performances, and immersive public programming. Avid Learning M.E. is KHDA-approved.

Avid Learning Centre for Culture and Creative Expressions
Warehouse 24, Al Khayat Avenue
Al Quoz 1
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Events in UAE

UPCOMING EVENTS

AVID CREATIVE CANVAS: A Group Exhibition Presented by Avid Learning ME
Tue, 30th Jun 2026
to Sun, 13th Sep 2026
From 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (IST)
Avid Centre for Culture and Creative Expressions, Al Khayat Avenue, Warehouse 24, Al Quoz 1, Dubai
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PAST EVENTS

Creative Writing and Storytelling Through Cinema
Tue, 21st Jul 2026
to Thu, 23rd Jul 2026
From 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM (IST)
Avid Centre for Culture and Creative Expressions, Al Khayat Avenue, Warehouse 24, Al Quoz 1, Dubai
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Paper Reimagined - Interactive Recycled Papermaking Workshop for World Environment Day
Friday, 19th June 2026
From 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (IST)
Avid Centre for Culture and Creative Expressions, Al Khayat Avenue, Warehouse 24, Al Quoz 1, Dubai
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Connecting the Dots: Artists, Institutions and the Spaces Between
Thursday, 4th June 2026
From 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM (IST)
Avid Learning Centre For Culture And Creative Expressions, Warehouse 24, Al Khayat Avenue, Dubai
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Transform Yourself, One Book at a Time with Tessy Koshy
Sunday, 26th April 2026
From 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM (IST)
Nas House, Sangha Villa, Al Barsha 1, Dubai
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Living Pigments
Wednesday, 5th November 2025
From 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM (IST)
Maker Space, Building 8, Dubai Design District (d3)
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Participants learning Arabic Calligraphy at the Golden Letters workshop in Dubai Artist Fatema Taher teaching Arabic calligraphy techniques during the Dubai workshop Students practicing Thuluth and Diwani calligraphy strokes with traditional tools Gold in
Golden Letters: Arabic Calligraphy Workshop
Sunday, 28th September 2025
From 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM (IST)
Nas House, Sangha Villa, Al Barsha 1, Dubai
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A creative graphic illustration depicting various areas of focus and their interlinkage in the Dubai Smart City project.
Dubai Smart City Challenges
Mon, 30th Jun 2025
to Fri, 11th Jul 2025
From 7:50 AM to 2:00 PM (IST)
Gems Modern Academy, Nad Al Sheba - Nad Al Sheba 3 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
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Drama Workshop
Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
to Thu, 4th Dec 2025
From 2:45 PM to 4:15 PM (IST)
Mayoor Private School, 42th St, Al Wathba South, Abu Dhabi- UAE
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Sustainability Now - Eco friendly solutions for a Greener Tomorrow
Fri, 23rd May 2025
to Mon, 2nd Jun 2025
From 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM (IST)
Mayoor Private School, 42th St, Al Wathba South, Abu Dhabi- UAE
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Cultural Gateways: Mumbai & Dubai as Creative Capitals - Panel discussion
Thursday, 17th April 2025
From 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM (IST)
Art Dubai, Auditorium, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE
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Smart Energy Management System
Mon, 17th Mar 2025
to Fri, 21st Mar 2025
From 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM (IST)
GEMS Modern Academy, Nad Al Sheba - Nad Al Sheba 3 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
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Drama Classes for Kids
Mon, 17th Mar 2025
to Thu, 20th Mar 2025
From 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (IST)
Mayoor Private School, 42nd St. Al Wathba South, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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A creative poster for the Indiaspora Forum for Good 2025
Echoes of India: Art for a Global Canvas at Indiaspora Forum for Good 2025
Monday, 24th February 2025
From 11:30 AM to 12:45 PM (IST)
Hesse 1, Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel, West Corniche, Corniche Road - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
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A creatively designed poster highlighting various aspects of sustainability and green living.
Sustainability Now: Eco-Friendly Solutions for a Greener Tomorrow
Tuesday, 4th February 2025
From 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM (IST)
Sikka Art & Design Festival, House 326, Al Shindagha Historic District, Dubai - United Arab Emirates
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Quoz Arts Fest 2025
Sat, 25th Jan 2025
to Sun, 26th Jan 2025
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM (IST)
Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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A creative poster for the play with the name Umrao Jaan Ada: The Musical
UMRAO JAAN ADA: A MUSICAL PLAY
Friday, 8th November 2024
From 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM (IST)
Dubai Opera, Dubai, UAE
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A creative poster for the workshop Mind over Machine focused on the introduction of daily applications of Generative AI.
Mind Over Machine: An Introduction to Generative AI
Saturday, 28th September 2024
From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (IST)
Nas House, Sangha Villa, Al Barsha 1, Dubai
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A creative poster with a collage of images of various content-making tools like mobile, laptop, and camera.
Click, Edit, Share: On Social Media - Mastering Content Creation
Saturday, 17th August 2024
From 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM (IST)
NAS House Opera Villa Compound, Villa 53 - Al Barsha - Dubai
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Summer Skills Workshops in Dubai: Harnessing The Power Of AI: Exploring Generative Models and Beyond course for 14-16-year-olds, July 2024 at GEMS schools, AED 1995
HARNESSING THE POWER OF AI: Exploring Generative Models and Beyond
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
to Fri, 26th Jul 2024
From 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (IST)
GEMS Modern Academy, Nad Al Sheba - Nad Al Sheba 3 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
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Summer Skills Workshops in Dubai: The Art of Modern Writing - Creative Content Creation course for 14-16-year-olds, July 2024 at GEMS schools, AED 1995
THE ART OF MODERN WRITING: Creative Content Creation
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
to Fri, 19th Jul 2024
From 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (IST)
GEMS Winchester School Dubai Dubailand - near IMG Worlds of Adventure - إ311 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
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Creative representation of a cross-section of a tree trunk as a poster for the discussion on 3R’s of Sustainability Reduce, Reuse, Recycle in Dubai
3Rs of Sustainability: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Wednesday, 5th June 2024
From 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM (IST)
Pekoe Tea & Bread Bar, Unit 59, Alserkal Avenue - Al Quoz - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
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A creative poster with the cityscape of Dubai in background for discussion on Cultivating Cultural Intelligence held in Dubai
Cultivating Cultural Intelligence
Tuesday, 27th February 2024
From 7:15 PM to 8:00 PM (IST)
Le Guépard, Alserkal Avenue, AI Quoz, Dubai
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AVID LEARNING @ COP28 UAE
Friday, 8th December 2023
From 2:30 PM to 7:45 PM (IST)
Green Zone, Expo City Dubai
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Coral Woman Film Screening at the Sikka Art & Design Festival
Coral Woman Film Screening at the Sikka Art & Design Festival
Fri, 24th Feb 2023
to Sun, 5th Mar 2023
From 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM (IST)
Al Fahidi, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Art Dubai 2013
Wed, 20th Mar 2013
to Sat, 23rd Mar 2013
From 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM (IST)
Madinat Arena Madinat Jumeirah Dubai
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Art Dubai 2012
Wed, 21st Mar 2012
to Sat, 24th Mar 2012
From 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM (IST)
King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street, Madinat Jumeirah Resort, Dubai, Dubai Emirate
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