Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children

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Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children is founded on the belief that culture is essential to understanding both ourselves and the world in which we live today.

The overall aim is to enrich the cultural lives of children and prepare them to welcome their future. The Centre offers a safe, joyous and creative environment for children and their families that draws on Emirati and Arab cultural heritage, the creativity, vision and expertise of Renowned artists and other professionals, and the dynamism of the world that unfolds around them. It aims to bring awareness to children and increase their understanding of their surroundings, nurture their creativity and future aspirations, and to provide a grounded sense of connection with the Emirati cultural heritage.

Programs:

Crafts and Printing: Explore the many ways you can be crafty, create your own prints and learn how to make jewelry from different material.
Fashion: An exciting studio where you can learn the basics of fashion design and illustration as well as get your hands on the sewing machine.
Drawing and Painting: Bring your imagination and enthusiasm and we will take care of your drawing and painting skills. Courses for adults are also available.
Performing Arts (Music and Theatre): Whether you are looking for a one-to-one course, group courses or joining a band, this is the place for you. Explore our instruments, choir, bands as well as courses for adults.
Innovation and ACMAS: Build and program your own robots, make video games and indulge in a world of innovation.
Movement Studio: Movement studio is so spacious and inspiring! Check out Kung Fu Course and stay tuned to other movement courses to be introduced soon.
Basic Life Skills and Nutrition: Healthy children are happy children. In this studio children learn the essentials of a healthy and happy life.
Pottery and Sculpture: This is an exciting studio for the whole family. We offer pottery and sculpture courses for children, adults and families.

Departments:

Heritage and folklore: Al Jalila Cultural Centre seek to give children a love and appreciation for their authentic cultural heritage. Children will engage in different programs and activities across the centre introducing them to the heritage and folklore of the UAE.
Performing arts
Black Box Theatre
Movement Studio
Music

Fine and applied arts:

Crafts & printing workshop
Painting Studio
Pottery & Sculpture Workshop

Multimedia:

TV Studio
PhotographyStudio
Multimedia Studio

Basic life skills:

Al Jalila Cultural Centre seek to develop the child’s basic life skills in different areas such as planting, healthy cooking and how to lead healthy lifestyles through fun and interactive activities.

Library:

Children will be introduced to a variety of exciting and rich literature in English and Arabic. It is a place of knowledge and fun where children will enjoy reading circles, information contests and several different activities.

Research and development:

AJCCC Research and Development Department is the brain of the centre where the cultural learning resources and programs are researched, designed and arabized, and where the training of trainers’ workshops are designed. It supports the publishing of learning modules, training of trainers’ curricula as well as children literature. It also hosts professionals from various fields to share their knowledge and experience in different areas of the child’s life and development among other timely topics.

Special projects:

MANDOOS: “MANDOOS” was launched on December 2, 2014. Bringing a whole new 3D experience to traditional animation, the groundbreaking Emirati cartoon series features several seasons – each consisting of 15 seven-minute episodes and 10 tablets mini games. “MANDOOS” is produced by the Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children, directed by Mohammed Saeed Harib, and created by Lammtara Art Production. The animated adventure begins in Season One as two young children, Meera and Mohammed, embark on a spectacular journey to discover their UAE heritage and unearth their ancestors’ past. The animated series is named after The MANDOOS, a traditional wooden box that is known for its unique engravings, and is an intrinsic part of UAE culture and tradition.

The little explorer:

The little Explorer is an innovative 2D production designated for children aged (1 -6) years old. It is conceived as a unique and distinguished initiative designed and produced to enrich the early learning years of Arab Children. The series are carefully researched, planned and executed to benefit the solid foundation for early childhood development of physical, social, emotional and cognitive skills.

The series draw on the rich pillars of Arabic Culture, history, values and traditions found throughout the Arabic World; and it aims to strengthen and enhance awareness of multiple educational skills, Arabic Culture, identity and interactive learning aspects. It draws its stories from a mosaic of rich Arabic heritage and culture weaved within it a literally show case of Emirati poetry and original music and songs scored by renowned local and regional artists, song writers and story tellers.

Mediclinic: Mediclinic provides first aid support to members, visitors and staff at Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children (AJCCC).

Pearl FM: PearlFM is historic within the broadcasting industry. PearlFM is the first radio station in the Middle East devoted to children and parents, broadcasted in English, with a flavour of Arabic. LuluFM is the sister station to PearlFM, and is a pioneering media project, being the first Arabic language children’s radio station to launch anywhere in the world. PearlFM believes in the importance of our children, their future and our community. We believe that children have something to say and we need to listen. We believe through the power of an interactive platform, such as radio, we have the ability to give positive influences, guidance and creativity to children, with a unique opportunity to connect community.

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