Writing Circle
Pencil In
Pencil In is a writers’ group created to provide a supportive environment for writers to write alone, together! We at 421 love the idea of body-doubling (working near or around someone to help stay focused and engaged) when we are working, writing, and creating.
Open to ages 18 and above.
6 February 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Workshops
Silent Walks: Corniche to Corniche to Corniche
They say “silence is golden” – come find out just how valuable it can be on a silent walk in an Abu Dhabi neighborhood and experience the city in an alternative way!
In this guided silent walk, we invite you to leave behind the distractions of conversation, phones, and external noise. Move quietly and mindfully with a group as you immerse yourself in the unique sights, sounds, and rhythms of Abu Dhabi cityscape. Without the pull of daily interruptions, this is an opportunity to slow down, observe, and connect deeply with your surroundings.
5 February 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Workshops
Urban Sketching (Ages 12+)
Join us for an urban sketching with pastels workshop and bring Abu Dhabi's vibrant cityscapes to life! For preteens and teens.
2 February 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Children's Workshops
Messy Play (Ages 1 to 6)
Sundays at 421 just got a whole lot messier!
Join us for Messy Play, a hands-on workshop series for young explorers ages 1-6, led by Hannah Phillips.
2 February 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Children's Workshops
Khayal Series (Ages 6+)
Join us for an all-new Khayal Series with Early Starters this February!
This session is suitable for families with children 6 and over. Parents and guardians are welcome to join the session and support their little ones.
1 February 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Season Program
Winter 2025 Exhibition: Opening Reception
Taking place on Thursday, January 30 at 421 Arts Campus in Mina Zayed, Abu Dhabi, the opening reception will begin at 5:30 pm.
To register, click here.
30 January 2025
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Workshops
Silent Walks: Every Inch of a Block - Electra Park
They say “silence is golden” – come find out just how valuable it can be on a silent walk in an Abu Dhabi neighborhood and experience the city in an alternative way!
In this guided silent walk, we invite you to leave behind the distractions of conversation, phones, and external noise. Move quietly and mindfully with a group as you immerse yourself in the unique sights, sounds, and rhythms of Electra Street. Without the pull of daily interruptions, this is an opportunity to slow down, observe, and connect deeply with your surroundings.
29 January 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Jamming Session
Filipino Flavors
Join the son-mother duo John and Razel for this special Jamming Session!
In this hands-on cooking class, you'll learn to make three beloved Filipino dishes: chicken adobo, lumpia, and cassava cake.
‘Jamming Sessions: Homecooking Series’ is a workshop series led by UAE’s home chefs. Each session features a family duo who teach participants their traditional recipes as handed down through their relatives. The sessions are accompanied by a playlist that sets the scene of a home kitchen.
26 January 2025
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Performances
Performance Co/Lab
Performance Co/Lab is an open invitation to individuals looking to explore movement practices.
26 January 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Workshops
Stitch In
Join us for ‘Stitch-In for Palestine’, a tatreez workshop series where you’ll learn to embroider meaningful motifs.
Participants will begin by stitching a beginner-friendly motif—a grave or a flower—to honor the departed souls of Palestine. These individual pieces will be gathered to form a public, communal artwork: a shared space of mourning and reflection.
This is a beginner friendly workshop; no prior embroidery experience is required!
25 January 2025
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Writing Circle
Pencil In
Another season of Pencil In is upon us!
Pencil In is a writers’ group created to provide a supportive environment for writers to write alone, together! We at 421 love the idea of body-doubling (working near or around someone to help stay focused and engaged) when we are working, writing, and creating.
Open to ages 18 and above.
23 January 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Workshops
Silent Walks: Warehouse, Warehouse - Mina Zayed
They say “silence is golden” – come find out just how valuable it can be on a silent walk in an Abu Dhabi neighborhood and experience the city in an alternative way!
In this guided silent walk, we invite you to leave behind the distractions of conversation, phones, and external noise. Move quietly and mindfully with a group as you immerse yourself in the unique sights, sounds, and rhythms of Mina and its neighborhood of Warehouses. Without the pull of daily interruptions, this is an opportunity to slow down, observe, and connect deeply with your surroundings.
22 January 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Pencil In
Pencil In is a writers’ group created to provide a supportive environment for writers to write alone, together! We at 421 love the idea of body-doubling (working near or around someone to help stay focused and engaged) when we are working, writing, and creating.
Open to ages 18 and above.
6 February 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Silent Walks: Corniche to Corniche to Corniche
They say “silence is golden” – come find out just how valuable it can be on a silent walk in an Abu Dhabi neighborhood and experience the city in an alternative way!
In this guided silent walk, we invite you to leave behind the distractions of conversation, phones, and external noise. Move quietly and mindfully with a group as you immerse yourself in the unique sights, sounds, and rhythms of Abu Dhabi cityscape. Without the pull of daily interruptions, this is an opportunity to slow down, observe, and connect deeply with your surroundings.
5 February 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Urban Sketching (Ages 12+)
Join us for an urban sketching with pastels workshop and bring Abu Dhabi's vibrant cityscapes to life! For preteens and teens.
2 February 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Messy Play (Ages 1 to 6)
Sundays at 421 just got a whole lot messier!
Join us for Messy Play, a hands-on workshop series for young explorers ages 1-6, led by Hannah Phillips.
2 February 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Khayal Series (Ages 6+)
Join us for an all-new Khayal Series with Early Starters this February!
This session is suitable for families with children 6 and over. Parents and guardians are welcome to join the session and support their little ones.
1 February 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Winter 2025 Exhibition: Opening Reception
Taking place on Thursday, January 30 at 421 Arts Campus in Mina Zayed, Abu Dhabi, the opening reception will begin at 5:30 pm.
To register, click here.
30 January 2025
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Silent Walks: Every Inch of a Block - Electra Park
They say “silence is golden” – come find out just how valuable it can be on a silent walk in an Abu Dhabi neighborhood and experience the city in an alternative way!
In this guided silent walk, we invite you to leave behind the distractions of conversation, phones, and external noise. Move quietly and mindfully with a group as you immerse yourself in the unique sights, sounds, and rhythms of Electra Street. Without the pull of daily interruptions, this is an opportunity to slow down, observe, and connect deeply with your surroundings.
29 January 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Filipino Flavors
Join the son-mother duo John and Razel for this special Jamming Session!
In this hands-on cooking class, you'll learn to make three beloved Filipino dishes: chicken adobo, lumpia, and cassava cake.
‘Jamming Sessions: Homecooking Series’ is a workshop series led by UAE’s home chefs. Each session features a family duo who teach participants their traditional recipes as handed down through their relatives. The sessions are accompanied by a playlist that sets the scene of a home kitchen.
26 January 2025
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Performance Co/Lab
Performance Co/Lab is an open invitation to individuals looking to explore movement practices.
26 January 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Stitch In
Join us for ‘Stitch-In for Palestine’, a tatreez workshop series where you’ll learn to embroider meaningful motifs.
Participants will begin by stitching a beginner-friendly motif—a grave or a flower—to honor the departed souls of Palestine. These individual pieces will be gathered to form a public, communal artwork: a shared space of mourning and reflection.
This is a beginner friendly workshop; no prior embroidery experience is required!
25 January 2025
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Pencil In
Another season of Pencil In is upon us!
Pencil In is a writers’ group created to provide a supportive environment for writers to write alone, together! We at 421 love the idea of body-doubling (working near or around someone to help stay focused and engaged) when we are working, writing, and creating.
Open to ages 18 and above.
23 January 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Silent Walks: Warehouse, Warehouse - Mina Zayed
They say “silence is golden” – come find out just how valuable it can be on a silent walk in an Abu Dhabi neighborhood and experience the city in an alternative way!
In this guided silent walk, we invite you to leave behind the distractions of conversation, phones, and external noise. Move quietly and mindfully with a group as you immerse yourself in the unique sights, sounds, and rhythms of Mina and its neighborhood of Warehouses. Without the pull of daily interruptions, this is an opportunity to slow down, observe, and connect deeply with your surroundings.
22 January 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM