Pottery in Abu Dhabi

Pottery is an age old craft wherein a potter uses clay on a wheel that spins to fashion it into a pot that can be used as a decorative ornament or for the storage of goods. Pottery being one of the oldest forms of art in Abu Dhabi is still practiced today. There is evidence that pottery was practiced in the about four millenniums ago at the same location which today is the city of Abu Dhabi. Alluvial soil and ceramic were the major ingredients that were used to make pots and urns. Even today the Emiratis of Dubai practice pottery to keep their tradition and culture alive. There are centers in the city that offer pottery classes for kids and adults. Potters from other countries have made their home in the City of Abu Dhabi and have continued their profession of making pots in the UAE. Khallidiya in the city is the best known location where there are centers that offer pottery classes in Abu Dhabi.