Dubai Vipassana Centre

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United Arab Emirates | Dubai | DUBAI
Phone: [971] 50 3554052, 56 7698659

Course Year 2026
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
31 Jan - 11 Feb 10 Day Course
In Progress
Apply 14 Feb - 25 Feb 10 Day Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Wait List
New Male - Open
New Female - Wait List
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Wait List
Apply 14 Feb - 22 Feb STP Course
Open
14 Feb - 14 Feb 1 Day Saturday Vipassana Meditation Course @ Villa 24 -Dhamma House, Street 13, Al Thanyah Fourth - Meadows 2, Dubai.
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Closed
Server Female - Closed
 Timing: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Online registration not required. Arrive at the venue 15 minutes prior to complete formalities and remain until the end of the course. Please abide by the Code of Discipline.
15 Feb - 15 Feb 1 Day Sunday Vipassana Meditation Course @ British Orchard Nursery, Villa 54, 33 Street Al Mankhool, Near ADCB Metro Station, Dubai
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Closed
Server Female - Closed
 Timing: 9:00am - 2:00pm Online registration not required. Arrive at the venue 15 minutes prior to complete formalities and remain until the end of the course. Please abide by the Code of Discipline.
Apply 19 Feb - 22 Feb 3-Day (Old Male)
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Closed
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Closed
 For Old Students (Male) at Dhamma House, Dubai
21 Feb - 21 Feb 1 Day Saturday Vipassana Meditation Course @ Villa 24 -Dhamma House, Street 13, Al Thanyah Fourth - Meadows 2, Dubai
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Closed
Server Female - Closed
 Timing: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Online registration not required. Arrive at the venue 15 minutes prior to complete formalities and remain until the end of the course. Please abide by the Code of Discipline.
22 Feb - 22 Feb 1 Day Sunday Vipassana Meditation Course @ British Orchard Nursery, Villa 54, 33 Street Al Mankhool, Near ADCB Metro Station, Dubai
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Closed
Server Female - Closed
 Timing: 9:00am - 2:00pm Online registration not required. Arrive at the venue 15 minutes prior to complete formalities and remain until the end of the course. Please abide by the Code of Discipline.
Apply 28 Feb - 11 Mar 10 Day Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - Open
New Female - Open
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Wait List
28 Feb - 28 Feb 1 Day Saturday Vipassana Meditation Course @ Villa 24 -Dhamma House, Street 13, Al Thanyah Fourth - Meadows 2, Dubai
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Closed
Server Female - Closed
 Timing: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Online registration not required. Arrive at the venue 15 minutes prior to complete formalities and remain until the end of the course. Please abide by the Code of Discipline.
Apply 28 Feb - 1 Mar 2-Day Children Course (Boys)
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Closed
New Male - Open
New Female - Closed
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Closed
 Age 10 - 14 years Boys only @ Dhamma House, Dubai
Apply 5 Mar - 8 Mar 3-Day (Old Female)
Old Male - Closed
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Closed
Server Female - Open
 For Old Students (Female) at Dhamma House, Dubai.
Apply 14 Mar - 25 Mar 10 Day Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Wait List
New Male - Open
New Female - Open
Server Male - Wait List
Server Female - Wait List
Apply 14 Mar - 15 Mar 2-Day Children Course (Girls)
Old Male - Closed
Old Female - Open
New Male - Closed
New Female - Open
Server Male - Closed
Server Female - Open
 Age 10 - 14 years Girls only @ Dhamma House, Dubai
Apply 19 Mar - 22 Mar 3-Day (Old Male)
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Closed
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Closed
 For Old Students (Male) at Dhamma House, Dubai.
Apply 28 Mar - 8 Apr 10 Day Course
Open
Apply 2 Apr - 5 Apr 3-Day (Old Female)
Old Male - Closed
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Closed
Server Female - Open
 For Old Students (Female) at Dhamma House, Dubai.
Apply 11 Apr - 12 Apr 2-Day Children Course (Boys)
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Closed
New Male - Open
New Female - Closed
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Closed
 Age 10 - 14 years Boys only @ Dhamma House, Dubai
Apply 11 Apr - 22 Apr 10 Day Course
Open
Apply 16 Apr - 19 Apr 3-Day (Old Male)
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Closed
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Closed
 For Old Students (Male) at Dhamma House, Dubai.
Apply 25 Apr - 6 May 10 Day Course
Open
Apply 30 Apr - 3 May 3-Day (Old Female)
Old Male - Closed
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Closed
Server Female - Open
 For Old Students (Female) at Dhamma House, Dubai.
Apply 9 May - 20 May 10 Day Course
Open
14 May - 17 May 3-Day (Old Male)
Applications accepted starting Feb 13
 For Old Students (Male) at Dhamma House, Dubai.
23 May - 24 May 2-Day Children Course (Girls)
Applications accepted starting Feb 22
 Age 10 - 14 years Girls only @ Dhamma House, Dubai
23 May - 3 Jun 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Feb 22
28 May - 31 May 3-Day (Old Female)
Applications accepted starting Feb 27
 For Old Students (Female) at Dhamma House, Dubai.
6 Jun - 17 Jun 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Mar 8
11 Jun - 14 Jun 3-Day (Old Male)
Applications accepted starting Mar 13
 For Old Students (Male) at Dhamma House, Dubai.
20 Jun - 21 Jun 2-Day Children Course (Boys)
Applications accepted starting Mar 22
 Age 10 - 14 years Boys only @ Dhamma House, Dubai
20 Jun - 1 Jul 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Mar 22
25 Jun - 28 Jun 3-Day (Old Female)
Applications accepted starting Mar 27
 For Old Students (Female) at Dhamma House, Dubai.
4 Jul - 5 Jul 2-Day Children Course (Girls)
Applications accepted starting Apr 5
 Age 10 - 14 years Girls only @ Dhamma House, Dubai
4 Jul - 12 Jul 7 Days BOYS Teenager Course
Applications accepted starting Apr 5
 Age Group 15 to 19 years
4 Jul - 15 Jul 10-Day Course (Male)
Applications accepted starting Apr 5
9 Jul - 12 Jul 3-Day (Old Male)
Applications accepted starting Apr 10
 For Old Students (Male) at Dhamma House, Dubai.
18 Jul - 26 Jul 7 Days GIRLS Teenager Course
Applications accepted starting Apr 19
 Age Group 15 to 19 years
18 Jul - 29 Jul 10-d Course (Female)
Applications accepted starting Apr 19
18 Jul - 19 Jul 2-Day Children Course (Boys)
Applications accepted starting Apr 19
 Age 10 - 14 years Boys only @ Dhamma House, Dubai
23 Jul - 26 Jul 3-Day (Old Female)
Applications accepted starting Apr 24
 For Old Students (Female) at Dhamma House, Dubai.
1 Aug - 12 Aug 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting May 3
1 Aug - 9 Aug STP Course
Applications accepted starting May 3
6 Aug - 9 Aug 3-Day (Old Male)
Applications accepted starting May 8
 For Old Students (Male) at Dhamma House, Dubai.
15 Aug - 26 Aug 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting May 17
15 Aug - 16 Aug 2-Day Children Course (Girls)
Applications accepted starting May 17
 Age 10 - 14 years Girls only @ Dhamma House, Dubai
20 Aug - 23 Aug 3-Day (Old Female)
Applications accepted starting May 22
 For Old Students (Female) at Dhamma House, Dubai.
Apply 27 Aug - 17 Sep 20 Day Course
Open
29 Aug - 30 Aug 2-Day Children Course (Boys)
Applications accepted starting May 31
 Age 10 - 14 years Boys only @ Dhamma House, Dubai
3 Sep - 6 Sep 3-Day (Old Male)
Applications accepted starting Jun 5
 For Old Students (Male) at Dhamma House, Dubai.
12 Sep - 13 Sep 2-Day Children Course (Girls)
Applications accepted starting Jun 14
 Age 10 - 14 years Girls only @ Dhamma House, Dubai
19 Sep - 30 Sep 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jun 21
24 Sep - 27 Sep 3-Day (Old Female)
Applications accepted starting Jun 26
 For Old Students (Female) at Dhamma House, Dubai.
3 Oct - 14 Oct 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 5
8 Oct - 11 Oct 3-Day (Old Male)
Applications accepted starting Jul 10
 For Old Students (Male) at Dhamma House, Dubai.
17 Oct - 28 Oct 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 19
17 Oct - 25 Oct STP Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 19
22 Oct - 25 Oct 3-Day (Old Female)
Applications accepted starting Jul 24
 For Old Students (Female) at Dhamma House, Dubai.
31 Oct - 11 Nov 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 2
31 Oct - 1 Nov 2-Day Children Course (Boys)
Applications accepted starting Aug 2
 Age 10 - 14 years Boys only @ Dhamma House, Dubai
5 Nov - 8 Nov 3-Day (Old Male)
Applications accepted starting Aug 7
 For Old Students (Male) at Dhamma House, Dubai.
14 Nov - 25 Nov 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 16
19 Nov - 22 Nov 3-Day (Old Female)
Applications accepted starting Aug 21
 For Old Students (Female) at Dhamma House, Dubai.
28 Nov - 9 Dec 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 30
28 Nov - 29 Nov 2-Day Children Course (Girls)
Applications accepted starting Aug 30
 Age 10 - 14 years Girls only @ Dhamma House, Dubai
3 Dec - 6 Dec 3-Day (Old Male)
Applications accepted starting Sep 4
 For Old Students (Male) at Dhamma House, Dubai.
12 Dec - 23 Dec 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 13
17 Dec - 20 Dec 3-Day (Old Female)
Applications accepted starting Sep 18
 For Old Students (Female) at Dhamma House, Dubai.
25 Dec - 28 Dec 3-Day (Mixed gender)
Applications accepted starting Sep 26
 At UAE Vipassana Center, RAK
26 Dec - 27 Dec 2-Day Children Course (Boys)
Applications accepted starting Sep 27
 Age 10 - 14 years Boys only @ Dhamma House, Dubai

 

Old students are those who have completed a 10-day Vipassana Meditation course with S.N. Goenka or his Assistant Teachers. Old students have the opportunity to provide Dhamma Service at the courses listed.

10-day Courses are an introductory course to Vipassana Meditation where the technique is taught step-by-step each day. The courses begin after a 2 - 4 pm registration period and orientation, followed by 10 full days of meditation, and end the morning of the 11th day by 7:30 am.

Satipatthana Sutta Courses have the same timetable and discipline as 10-day courses. The difference is that in the taped evening discourses the Satipatthana Sutta is carefully examined. This is the principal text in which the technique of Vipassana is systematically explained. These courses are open to serious old students who have sat (not including courses served) at least three 10-day courses, have not been practising any other meditation techniques since last 10-day course, have been practising this technique of Vipassana for at least one year, and who are trying to maintain their meditation practice and the five precepts in their daily lives, at the very minimum from the time of applying to the course.

Children's Courses are open for all children aged 8-18 years old who wish to learn to meditate. Their parents/guardians do not have to be meditators.

Teenager's  Courses are open for all teenagers aged 15-19 years old who wish to learn to meditate. Their parents/guardians do not have to be meditators.

Old Student Short Courses (1, 2 or 3 days) are for any student who has completed the 10-day course with S.N. Goenka and his assistant teachers. All old students are welcome to apply to attend these courses, including those where it has been some time since their last course.

Special 10-day Courses are open only to serious Old Students committed to this technique who have completed a minimum of five 10-day courses, one Satipatthana Sutta course, given Dhamma Service at least one 10-day course, and have been practicing regularly for at least two years.

20-day Courses are open only to serious Old Students committed to this technique who have completed a minimum of five 10-day courses , one Satipatthana Sutta course, given Dhamma Service at least one 10-day course, and have been practicing regularly for at least two years.

30-day Courses are open only to serious Old Students committed to this technique who have completed a minimum of six 10-day courses (one since their first 20-day course), one 20-day course, one Satipatthana Sutta course, and have been practicing regularly for at least two years.

45-day Courses are open only to persons involved in Dhamma Service and Assistant Teachers who have completed a minimum of seven 10-day courses (one since their first 30-day course), two 30-day courses, one Satipatthana Sutta course, and have been practicing regularly for at least three years.

60-day Courses are reserved for:

  • Active ATs who have sat at least two 45-day courses and conduct at least four 10-day courses annually.
  • Those who are enrolled in or about to enter AT Training, have sat two 45-day courses, have served at least four 10-day courses in the past 12 months and/or are deeply involved in daily Dhamma service.
  • In some areas, non-ATs may be accepted as rare exceptions if they have completed at least two 45-day courses, served at least four 10-day courses annually and/or are deeply involved in daily Dhamma service.

Teacher's Self-Course-TSC (Gratitude Course) Each year Principal Teachers S N Goenka and Mrs Goenka (Mataji) sat their own course in India. This was traditionally called the Teacher's Self Course (TSC). Now some centres are organizing commemorative courses with this or other names. Requirements should be the same as for the TSC. Following are TSC Requirements:

  • Must be a serious old student who is making a significant contribution to the spread of Dhamma.
  • Must be practising Vipassana exclusively (not practicing any other meditation techniques).
  • Must have sat at least one Satipatthana Sutta Course.
  • Must have local Teachers' recommendation.
  • Priority will be given to those who have not sat a TSC before.
  • Must be keeping sila from the time of application.

Note:

  • 6 months interval is must between any two long(20/30/45/60 day) courses.
  • 10 days interval is must between any long(20/30/45/60 day) course and 10-day/STP/SPL/Gratitude course.
  • These restriction is not applicable for serving the courses.