Become a musical virtuoso at the top music schools in Dubai
Want to learn music? Many music schools in Dubai offer a wide variety of courses and programmes, ranging from Western vocals to instrumental music. So if you fancy strumming a guitar or playing the piano, enrol yourself in any of these schools in Dubai.
BEST MUSICAL SCHOOLS IN DUBAI FOR ADULTS
Dubai music schools offer a stimulating environment to help students learn new skills and channel their creativity.
So, without further ado, let’s take a look at top schools that can plug you right into the heart of the music ecosystem in and beyond Dubai.
DUBAI MUSIC SCHOOL
Our top pick is Dubai Music School. Established in 1979 by an internationally acclaimed pop star, Glenn Perry, Dubai Music School was the first ever music school in the UAE.
The school offers professional training using contemporary teaching methods. Students can sign up for guitar, piano, keyboard, drums, violin or vocal lessons.
Classes take place twice a week. The cost of a class starts from as low as AED 250 per month. A registration fee of AED 50 is required at the time of admission.
- Location: Zabeel Street 1, Opposite NBD Emirates Bank
- Contact: +971-4-396-4834
THOMSUN MUSIC INSTITUTE
Serving the residents of Dubai for more than two decades, Thomsun Group has three music institutes in Dubai: Sing & Swing Training Centre in Ibn Battuta Mall, Sing & Swing Training Centre in Lamcy Plaza and Popular Music Institute in Al Wafi Mall.
These institutes conduct violin, drums, guitar, saxophone and piano classes and also prepare students for international board exams conducted by the London College of Music and other institutes.
- Location: Multiple including Level-1, China Court, Ibn Battuta Mall
- Contact: +971-4-366-9385
Melodica Music Academy
Founded by renowned pop star Afshin, Melodica Music Academy is a KHDA-approved music school for adults and kids in Dubai. The school offer vocal and instrumental training assisted by a talented staff of over 300 teachers. Kids can learn to play the piano, violin, guitar, flute, ukulele, saxophone and drums. Besides music, the academy also offers dance classes in ballet and hip-hop for kids and adults.
Melodica has the largest network of music schools in the UAE. There are 23 branches of Melodica across the UAE, of which 18 are located in Dubai. Private and group lessons are available depending on your preference. So far, over 50,000 students have been a part of their multi-tiered programs.
A set of four private 30-minute classes costs AED 600 per student. The school is registered with major exam boards like MTB and Trinity College of London.
- Location: Multiple including Lower Ground, Nakheel Mall, B1018, Palm Jumeirah
- Contact: +971-4-559-1000 | e-mail: info@melodica.ae
ROCK STAR MUSIC & DANCE
Affiliated with the Trinity College of London (TCL), Rock Star Music & Dance is a popular music school in Dubai Silicon Oasis. The school has a team of certified instructors who offer lessons on various instruments. You can learn to play guitar, piano, saxophone, violin and drums at the school.
The classes are categorised based on students’ skill levels. The institute caters to beginners, intermediate and advanced learners. Students can opt for group, private or online lessons. The cost of classes varies for different levels.
- Location: SIT Tower 211, Dubai Silicon Oasis
- Contact: +971-4-334-2000 | +971-54-587-1860
BUDDY’S MUSIC & DANCE INSTITUTE DUBAI
Next on our list is Buddy’s Music & Dance Institute (also known as Buddy’s Institute).
Nestled in Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT), Buddy’s Institute offers an array of music classes in Dubai. You can opt for piano, guitar, ukulele, violin, flute, drums or vocal lessons there. Aside from music, the institute imparts art and tech education.
- Location: Cluster Y, Swiss Tower, Jumeirah Lake Towers
- Contact: +971-4-361-8220
MELODY MAKERS & FINE ARTS CENTRE
Our next pick is Melody Makers & Fine Arts Centre. Located in Karama, Melody Makers & Fine Arts Centre offers vocal and instrumental music lessons in Dubai. You can opt for electronic keyboard, piano, drums, violin and guitar courses (bass, electrical, classical and spectrum) at the institute.
Classes are categorised into two segments that cover both theory and practical. The duration of the classes is one hour. Towards the end of the training, students are required to appear in the certification examinations conducted by Trinity College London.
Admission is open to people of all ages, nationalities or cultural backgrounds. You can fill out the enquiry form available on their website to apply for admission. Melody Makers also offers painting and drawing classes in Dubai.
- Location: C 110, Karama Centre
- Contact: +971-4-335-1221
Please note that each of these Dubai institutes offers music classes for both adults and kids in Dubai.
MOST POPULAR MUSIC SCHOOLS IN DUBAI FOR KIDS
Are your kids into music? Help them acquire knowledge through formal education at these music schools in Dubai.
OCEAN KIDS
Ocean Kids Institute is the a popular music and dance school for kids in Dubai. The school provides an interactive environment for kids where they can learn Western vocals, guitar, keyboard and violin. Classes take place once every week.
Kids aged above six years old are eligible to attend piano and western vocal classes, whereas kids aged above seven years old can sign up for violin or guitar sessions. The cost of classes is AED 315 per session.
Similar to other music institutes in Dubai, Ocean Kids Academy prepares students for theory and practical exams conducted by Trinity College of London.
- Locations and Contact: Platinum Business Centre, Al Nahda 2 (+971-4-280-8178) |Crystal Business Center, M-01, Al Karama (+971-50-181-2205)
CENTRE FOR MUSICAL ARTS DUBAI
Centre for Musical Arts is another popular music school in Dubai that aims to nurture the talent of kids. The school provides several instrumental and choral tuition sessions for violin, flute, saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, drums, piano, guitar and singing.
The institute offers 30, 40 and 60-minute lessons. The cost of a 30-minute lesson of a full term of 13 weeks is AED 2,405 per student. Students can also apply for a trial session. The Centre for Musical Arts also hosts many workshops and camps in Dubai’s academic institutions.
- Location: First Floor, Al Jalila Culture Centre for Children, Al Wasl Road
- Contact: +971-4-341-8872
INDIAN MUSIC SCHOOLS IN DUBAI
Indian music is known for its variety in form. It has two distinct forms: North Indian classical music and South Indian Carnatic expression.
Indian classical music emphasises more on Raag, a melodic framework akin to regional music, whereas Carnatic music focuses on vocals. Dubai has both types of music schools.
If you have a flair for Indian music, you can enrol in any of the following institutes.
CRYSTAL MUSIC INSTITUTE DUBAI
Operating since 1993, Crystal Music Institute is a popular Indian music and dance school in Dubai. The institute offers physical and online training in piano, keyboard, guitar, violin, drums, western and Hindustani vocals. Students aged between five – fifty years are eligible to attend these classes.
The institute organises eight, hourly classes per month which prepare students to clear Trinity College London’s graded music exams and assessments. The cost of classes starts from AED 300 per person.
- Location: Shop #27, Rawdat Al Karama, Karama
- Contact: +971-52-808-2981
ASHA SHARATH KAIRALI KALAKENDRAM
Located in Al Qusais, Asha Sharath Kairali Kalakendram (commonly known as Kairali Music Institute) is a performing and visual arts school in Dubai. Students can learn to play instrumental music and enhance their vocals too at the school.
You can sign up for keyboard, piano, guitar, drums, tabla, mridangam, flute, veena, chenda, Carnatic or Bollywood film music classes at the institute.
- Locations: Multiple branches
- Contact: +971-4-267-2552 (Al Qusais Branch)
SRUTHI MUSIC AND DANCE TRAINING CENTRE DUBAI
Established in 1987, Sruthi Music and Dance Training Centre is a well-known music institute in Dubai. The institute has highly qualified teachers who can teach you the fundamentals of Indian Carnatic, Hindustani Classical, piano, violin and guitar.
The institute prepares students for theory and practical exams conducted by Trinity College of Music London and Akhil Bhartiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal, Mumbai.
During the course of their training, students are also given an opportunity to perform on stage during the institutes’ events.
- Location: Al Maskan Building, Al Karama
- Contact: +971-4-337-7398
Looking for more options? Check out the following music learning centres in Dubai:
- The Music Institute Dubai
- Ovidio Music Institute Dubai
- Philharmonic Music School/Philharmonic music schools in Dubai
- Jumeirah Music Centre
- Brooklyn Melodies Music Centre/Brooklyn Music School in Dubai
- Musical Expression Institute
- Tharangini Music Centre
- Royal Institute of Music and Dance
- Symphony Music Centre/Symphonic Music Institute in Dubai
- Russian Music Centre
FAQs ABOUT POPULAR MUSIC INSTITUTES IN DUBAI
WHAT IS DUBAI MUSIC SCHOOL FEES?
Dubai Music School fees start from AED 250 for eight classes per month.
WHERE TO LEARN GUITAR IN DUBAI?
Check out this list of places to learn guitar in Dubai.
CAN I LEARN MUSIC ONLINE IN DUBAI?
Yes, there are many places that offer online music classes in Dubai, including Skilldeer and Udemy.
CAN I LEARN DANCE IN DUBAI?
Yes, of course! Consider any of these dance schools in Dubai to master different forms, from salsa to belly dancing. If you want to learn a specific dance form, you can start with ballet dance in Dubai.
That brings an end to our guide on top music schools in Dubai. Music is an essential component of our lives as it helps us express ourselves creatively. Learning a musical instrument strengthens that creative expression and helps us develop a sense of melody. We wish you good luck on your “musical” journey!
Before you sign up for any of these classes, attend a concert or live performance at Coca-Cola Arena or Dubai Opera to train your ears to listen to music better.
