The Abu Dhabi branch of Iraqi oud master Naseer Shamma's conservatory, set up in 2008 in a villa where students learn the oud and other Arabic instruments and a craftsman still builds ouds by hand; Shamma calls Bait Al Oud his greatest life work (The National 2023).
- Address
- Villa 72, Malqata Street, Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi
- Hours
- not verified
- Best time to go
- Afternoon, Evening · About 45 min
- Price
- Price not verified
- Price level
- AED
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Call ahead: it is a school, not a museum, but it runs courses and occasional concerts.
- Ask to see the workshop where the instruments are made (The National photo feature).
- Look out for its students at the Abu Dhabi Festival.