If your New Year’s resolutions include a few fresh beginnings — picking up hobbies, allowing more creativity in your life, or simply dipping your toes in something unfamiliar — here is an idea: pottery. It works beautifully as a one-off, rewarding activity and just as well as a long-term creative practice, all while giving you a mindful break from screens and a chance to slow down with your hands in clay. Sounds appealing? Here are a few pottery studios in Dubai worth checking out.

Al Quoz 1 — Warehouse 30, First Al Khail Street (opposite Alserkal Avenue)

Yadawei is a purpose-built and community-focused pottery hub where students and seasoned makers share space, clay and ideas. They offer both wheel throwing and hand-building classes alongside gym-like membership for those who are willing to run an extra mile. You get your own shelf to store your tools and creations, access to the studio, and the freedom to work independently once you know the basics. It is a great pick if you want pottery to become part of your weekly routine.

Al Quoz Industrial 3 — Warehouse No. 2, 4th Street

The Mud House Studio was built around the idea that clay should feel welcoming, not intimidating. The atmosphere here is relaxed and non-judgmental — you are encouraged to express your creativity without chasing perfection, so for those who are new to pottery or simply want a breather without pressure, that is a good place to start. The Mud House runs wheel and hand-building classes, but also offers memberships, giving you access to a beautifully equipped space, priority firing in the kiln, and a supporting community of “Clayers” with the shared passion for ceramics.

Al Quoz — Near 17 25 C Street, Al Quoz Industrial 3

Hand-building, wheel throwing, kids’ workshops, private and semi-private classes — OKA Ceramics covers it all. Named after ochre, the earthy pigment found in Australian soil, the studio brings a grounded, creative energy and a team of passionate potters who love sharing their craft. Memberships range from half a day to six months, so it fits for quick taster sessions and a full creative commitment alike. All levels are welcome, and the studio’s relaxed environment makes it especially easy for beginners to jump right in.

Al Khayat Avenue — 10 19 Street — Al Qouz Industrial Area 1

Bedia Pottery describes itself as a hub where art meets soul, and the experience genuinely matches the promise. The studio offers a range of workshops — hand-building, pottery on the wheel, and even wire sculpture — all designed to help you unwind, experiment and enjoy the process as much as the outcome. Their approach is warm and communal: it’s less classroom and more creative getaway, where people come to make beautiful pieces, meet fellow enthusiasts and spend an hour or two in a gentler, more tactile world.