Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Dubai - Downtown

Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Dubai operates in Downtown Dubai, at 1 West Block Old Town Island, near Burj Khalifa. The studio teaches Ballroom, Latin, Smooth, Rhythm, Swing and Country Western styles. Instructors are specially trained and certified in the Arthur Murray method, which is built on teaching simple basic movements from which new combinations are derived. The teaching system is designed to make learning fun and easy, and the studio claims that over 40 million students have been taught worldwide using this approach.

The studio offers several structured pathways. New students begin with a Special Introductory Program, which gives you a personal experience of how quickly you can learn. This leads into the Basic Skills Foundation Program, typically a 4 to 8 week course that includes private lessons, group classes and supervised dance-party practice sessions, designed to give you "survival skills" on the dance floor. Beyond that are the Bronze, Silver and Gold Social Dance Programs, each progressively more advanced. The Associate Bronze program is for students eager to get dancing quickly with a variety of steps and patterns. The Full Bronze program is the most popular standard and results in comfortable social dancing with any partner. Silver-level dancers glide effortlessly and look almost professional. Gold-level training is for serious dancers, many of whom compete or perform exhibition dancing.

Wedding dance is a significant speciality. The studio recommends starting four to six months before your wedding and offers private lessons, group classes and dance parties to prepare couples for their first dance. Instructors will introduce you to the main dances most couples use, help you with song selection, and guide you through the process step by step at your own pace. The studio also sells gift certificates for any occasion.

The Downtown Dubai location is open Monday to Thursday 1 PM–10 PM, Saturday and Sunday 11 AM–5 PM. Friday is closed. You can book an introductory lesson by phone or email. The studio has a rating of 4.9 stars from 54 Google reviews.

Your first step is an introductory lesson with a trained instructor, who will assess your current level and recommend an appropriate course. During this session, you'll experience how the Arthur Murray method works and get a sense of how quickly you can learn.

All instructors are specially trained and certified in the Arthur Murray method and have completed an arduous training regimen. They are experienced on the dance floor and selected to suit your personality.

The Arthur Murray system is built on teaching simple basic elements, and the studio states that dancing is as easy as walking once you are taught how by an expert.