Watercolour Classes in Dubai
Learn watercolour in Dubai — light, fluid and expressive — at our studio in Al Safa 1, Jumeirah, near Safa Park. Beginner-friendly, all ages, published prices.
Watercolour at ISOAG, Al Safa
Watercolour (watercolor) is light, fluid and wonderfully expressive — a portable, fast and forgiving-once-understood medium, perfect for washes, botanicals, atmospheric scenes and quick studies. Learning to control water and pigment is the key, and that is exactly what we teach.
Classes are led by our founder team — including UAE Cultural Golden Visa artist Ruxeena Musthafa — and shaped by art psychotherapist Najah Musthafa, so you learn real technique in a calm, supportive studio in Al Safa 1, Jumeirah. This page sits under our adult art classes hub; the same medium is also part of our kids classes.
What you'll learn
- Flat and graded washes
- Wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry
- Controlling water and pigment
- Layering and glazing
- Lifting, masking and texture
- Botanical and landscape approaches
Who it's for
From complete beginners to painters who want to master the most unpredictable medium, watercolour is for you. Many Dubai studios cap their classes at 16+, but at ISOAG watercolour is open to all ages — adults, teens and children — at every level from complete beginner to advanced.
Why learn watercolour?
Watercolour teaches you to work with the medium rather than force it — a mindful, freeing approach many find deeply relaxing. It is portable, quick to set up and endlessly expressive, so it fits easily into a busy life while building genuine, transferable skill.
Watercolour class prices
Transparent, published pricing — no "enquire for price" (prices in AED).
| Option | Price (AED) | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Adult class (1.5 hr) | 300 | Materials included |
| Adult 10-class package | 2,000–2,500 | Without / with materials |
| Kids class | 180 | Materials included |
| Walk-in (per hour) | 150 | Materials included, all ages |
See every fee on our pricing page, or explore other mediums: acrylic painting, oil painting and drawing.
Founder-led & clinician-informed
You are taught by named professionals — not anonymous part-timers — in a studio where teaching is informed by a real art psychotherapist. That means watercolour here is as good for your wellbeing as it is for your skills.
Where we are — Al Safa 1, Jumeirah
International Studio of Art & Galleries (ISOAG)
Al Safa 1, 16th Street, Jumeirah, near Safa Park, Dubai, UAE
Email: info@isoag.ae
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 11:00 – 20:00 |
| Saturday–Sunday | 10:00 – 19:00 |
Prefer to drop in? Try a walk-in session at AED 150 per hour. Find directions on our Al Safa page.
Frequently asked questions
Is watercolour good for beginners?
Yes. Watercolour has a reputation for being tricky, but once you understand water control it is fast, light and very rewarding — our facilitators make it approachable from your first session.
How much do watercolour classes cost in Dubai?
An adult class is AED 300 (1.5 hours, materials included); a 10-class package is AED 2,000 without materials or AED 2,500 with. Kids classes are AED 180 and walk-ins AED 150 per hour.
Are materials included?
Yes — paints, brushes and paper are provided for single classes and walk-ins. The 10-class package is available with or without materials.
Do I need any experience to join?
No experience is needed. Classes are mixed-level and beginner-friendly.
Can children learn watercolour?
Yes — watercolour features in our kids classes too, with age-appropriate projects.
Where and when are the classes?
At ISOAG, Al Safa 1, 16th Street, Jumeirah, near Safa Park, Dubai. We are open Monday–Friday 11:00–20:00 and Saturday–Sunday 10:00–19:00.