Calligraphy Meets Art at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara

Published March 10th, 2011 - 10:45 GMT

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort Abu Dhabi

Enjoy a journey into the history of Arabian arts and culture to discover the ancient form of beautifully written scripts. Dedicated to celebrating the local heritage of the area, Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, located in the renowned Liwa Desert, has announced “Calligraphy Meets Art” on April 8 and April 9, 2011, for the chance to experience the process of transforming every word into a piece of art.

In association with Sharjah Calligraphy Museum, expert calligrapher and professional artist Khaled Al Saai will host a full day interactive workshop to learn age old methods of creating a masterpiece from traditional Arabic calligraphy on both April 8 and April 9, 2011. Al Saai is an internationally recognised Master of Calligraphy in both modern and traditional categories, and has participated in many international art competitions and exhibitions.

Beginners to the more experienced artists will enjoy a creative and informative insight into the rich custom of calligraphy in the Arab world that has been an art form in existence for over 1200 years.

The session will guide participants through the typical tools used including reed or bamboo pens, the varying scripts of calligraphy from the angular Kufic style or the soft cursive styles known as Naskh, Tuluth and Nastiliq and teach the delicate and dynamic stokes used to create the letters and symbols of the alphabet.

Guests will then have time to put pen to paper and design their own unique piece of art to illuminate learning’s from the course showcasing the different trends and directions from conventional and classical to a pure abstract contemporary style. It’s a real experimentation of the art of giving form to letters in an expressive, harmonious and skillful manner

Over the weekend Sharjah Calligraphy Museum will also be presenting an exclusive two day exhibition at Qasr A Sarab in Al Liwan Lounge for all visitors to the hotel to admire a variety of creative calligraphy art works as they have evolved over the centuries. There will be a stunning range on display from striking but classical Arabic styles native to this region to some interesting and modern canvases from English, French and even Chinese calligraphers.

The “Calligraphy Meets Art” weekend is priced at just AED 2,375++ per person for including a one night stay in deluxe room with breakfast, lunch and dinner including soft drinks and one day workshop. Don’t hesitate to ask for further interesting packages for accompanying guests.

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Located at the heart of the Liwa Desert, Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara is a five-star luxurious leisure resort situated among the highest sand dunes in the world. The resort, developed by Tourism Development & Investment Company, is inspired by the indigenous desert culture and reflects true Emirati lifestyle. More...

Located at the heart of the Liwa Desert, Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara is a five-star luxurious leisure resort situated among the highest sand dunes in the world. The resort, developed by Tourism Development & Investment Company, is inspired by the indigenous desert culture and reflects true Emirati lifestyle.

Managed by the award-winning Thai hospitality operator Anantara, the luxury resort features 154 rooms, in addition to 42 villas and 10 royal villas, which resemble small private palaces with spacious living and dining areas, private pools and outdoor terraces.

The resort comprises a desert experience centre designed to educate visitors on the surrounding environment and to offer activities relevant to the region including falconry, camel riding and desert exploration. Perched on the shoulder of a dune on the edge of the world’s largest sand desert - the Empty Quarter (Rub al Khali) - Qasr Al Sarab is a great place for visitors to observe animals indigenous to the area such as the Arabian Oryx, Sand Gazelle and Arabian Hare.

The resort is an integral part of the UAE’s unique heritage, and is surrounded by rich history dating back to 9,000 year-old New Stone Age settlements. Opened in October 2009, Qasr Al Sarab is the ultimate experiential getaway with a luxury health spa, conference centre, outdoor pool, children’s playground and adventure excursions.

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Contact Information:

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara
P.O. Box 131277,
1 Qasr Al Sarab Road,
Abu Dhabi,
United Arab Emirates

http://www.qasralsarab.anantara.com

Anantara. The word in Sanskrit means "without end" and evokes the freedom, movement and harmony that are the spirit of the Anantara Experience. More...

Anantara. The word in Sanskrit means "without end" and evokes the freedom, movement and harmony that are the spirit of the Anantara Experience.

Each Anantara Resort draws its strength from the rich cultural traditions, historic heritage and natural beauty of its destination. As such, every experience is a unique voyage of discovery and inspiration that is distinctly Anantara.

The Anantara Experience was born in 2001, with the launch of the first Anantara Resort in Thailand's historic seaside resort enclave of Hua Hin. They sought to bring their guests closer to the heart of the rich culture and history of Thailand by surrounding them in the atmosphere of a traditional Thai village. They highlighted the experience with interactive immersions in the culture of the destination, through cooking courses, fruit carving demonstrations, a weekly floating market and even instruction in the traditional martial art of Muay Thai.

nspired by this success and the positive feedback they have received from their guests worldwide, Anantara is proud to be bringing their unique brand of laid-back luxury, intuitive service and sense of discovery to more breathtaking destinations across Asia and the Middle East, including Vietnam, Bali, Phuket and Abu Dhabi.

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