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Q We are moving to Dubai at the end of August from the UK and have 2 children (aged 7 & 9) starting at one of the British schools but I am a bit worried that the 9 year old will be really far behind in Arabic as he obviously has not studied this subject before. Do you know of any places that can give extra Arabic tuition?

A I wouldn’t worry too much about this as the schools are very used to new arrivals who have never studied Arabic before and in fact the Arabic in these schools moves at a very slow pace. But if you would like to get him a few extra lessons you could contact Read more

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Campustar Fashion Design Institute
Knowledge Village
Dress Making course (pattern cutting & sewing).
+971 4 435 5972
campustarfashion@gmail.com

Craftland
Jumeirah
Offers classes in Machine Sewing and Overlock Sewing.  They also have a Sewing Club.
+971 4 342 2237
info@mycraftland.com

DIAC
(Dubai International Art Centre)
Jumeirah
Offers courses in Dress/Pattern Making
+971 4 344 4398
artdubai@emirates.net.ae

Dubai in Design
One on One  lessons in Dress Pattern Drafting, Sewing and Garment construction.
appareldesign@yahoo.com

DUCTAC(Dubai Community Theatre & Art Centre)
Offers a course in dress & pattern making.
+971 4 341 4777 ext. 323
artsreception@ductac.org



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