Abu Dhabi
Oud & Arabic Singing Lessons for Abu Dhabi Students
Live in Abu Dhabi? Learn oud or Arabic singing with Wael Salah through live one-to-one online lessons from home, or travel to Dubai for in-person lessons at Al Safa.

Two ways to learn from Abu Dhabi
- Online from home: live video lessons, in Arabic or English, at a time agreed with you. No commute.
- In person in Dubai: if you are happy to travel, lessons take place mostly at Al Safa Art & Design Library in Dubai.
Lessons are not held in person in Abu Dhabi itself; students there learn online or come to Dubai.
Oud lessons
Posture, plectrum technique, the left hand on a fretless neck, tuning, Arabic maqamat and classic pieces, for beginners and returning players. See learn oud online and learn oud from scratch.
Arabic singing lessons
Breathing, voice placement, maqam-based intonation, ornaments and tarab repertoire. See online Arabic singing lessons.
Prices
A single 40-minute lesson is AED 300 and the 8-lesson course is AED 2,000. You start with a paid trial lesson (not free).
Related pages
- Paid trial lesson
- Oud lessons in Dubai
- Lessons in Al SafaLessons for Abu Dhabi studentsLessons for Sharjah students
- Lessons for Sharjah students
- Maqam lessons online
FAQ
Do you teach in person in Abu Dhabi?
Not in Abu Dhabi itself. Students in Abu Dhabi learn online, or travel to Dubai for in-person lessons mostly at Al Safa Art & Design Library.
Are online lessons as effective?
For most students yes, with a camera showing both hands and decent sound. The teacher corrects you live.
Is the trial lesson free?
No. The trial lesson is paid (AED 300).
How much are lessons?
A single 40-minute lesson is AED 300; the 8-lesson course is AED 2,000.
