Music Zone is the largest music school and recording studio in Ras Al Khaimah, and the only purpose-built music education facility in the emirate. Owned by Ras Al Khaimah Government and opened in August 2020 under the vision of HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, the school sits on Musallah Al Eid Road in Dafan Al Khor, central RAK City. Six years in, it is still the canonical music school plus recording studio operating in RAK.
Music Zone Ras Al Khaimah
RAK Government’s purpose-built music school and recording studios. Classes for kids and adults, two HD studios for hire, ABRSM and Trinity exam prep route.
Area: Musallah Al Eid Road, Dafan Al Khor, Ras Al Khaimah
Inside: Music Zone building, school entrance
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Singing, Violin, Arabic music
Hours: Sunday 9:00am-6:15pm; Monday to Thursday 2:00pm-9:00pm
Phone: +971 7 258 8869 or +971 56 344 9693
Email: info@musiczone.ae
Website: music-zone.org
Instagram: @musiczone.ae
Opened: August 2020
Owned by: Ras Al Khaimah Government
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Inside Music Zone
The building is purpose-built rather than retrofitted. The school occupies a 1,700 square metre footprint with 35 sound-proof classrooms running individual and small-group lessons, two HD professional recording studios open to external clients, an on-campus performance hall used for recitals and exam concerts, and a music library with reference scores, methodology books and listening resources. It is the only commercial-grade studio facility currently operating in Ras Al Khaimah.
- 35 sound-proof classrooms for individual and small-group tuition
- Two HD professional recording studios for voice-over, podcast, voice acting and band recording
- On-campus performance hall for recitals, exam concerts and showcase events
- Music library with reference scores, methodology books and listening resources
- 1,700 square metre footprint, purpose-built
What you can study
Music Zone’s curriculum runs both Western and Arabic musical traditions, deliberately built to serve the Emirati cultural heritage alongside the international expat catchment. Classes run for children from primary age through adults, with both group and one-to-one tracks.
- Piano: kids and adult streams, beginner through grade exam prep
- Guitar (classical, acoustic, electric): kids and adult streams
- Drums and percussion: adult stream confirmed, kids available subject to enrolment
- Singing and vocal: kids and adult streams, both classical and contemporary
- Violin: available on request, ask about current intake
- Arabic music: oud, Arabic vocal technique, classical Arabic repertoire
- Music theory: from grade exam preparation through composition
- Production and recording: studio sessions, mixing and mastering technique
The website carries a live “spaces left” counter so you can see at-a-glance which streams have current availability before you apply. Apply now CTAs link directly to the school’s contact form.
Recording studio hire
The two HD studios are bookable by external artists, voice-over talent, podcasters and corporate clients. This is the only commercial-grade option in Ras Al Khaimah without driving to Dubai. Each studio is acoustically treated to professional standard and supports both single-mic voice work and multi-track band recording. Rates and engineer availability vary, contact the studio directly to scope the session.
WOW-RAK Expert Tip: Book a trial lesson before committing to a term. Music Zone runs taster sessions on request, and the teacher-student fit matters more than the instrument choice or the price point. For school-age students, ask about the exam preparation track if you want the lessons to feed into ABRSM or Trinity grades. The curriculum can be aligned but only if you flag it at enrolment.
How to apply
- Online: visit music-zone.org, check the live spaces counter for your instrument and age stream, click Apply Now and submit the contact form
- Phone: call +971 7 258 8869 or +971 56 344 9693 during opening hours
- Email: info@musiczone.ae for enrolment queries or studio bookings
- Walk-in: visit the school entrance at the Music Zone building on Musallah Al Eid Road during opening hours for a tour
Getting there
Music Zone is on Musallah Al Eid Road in Dafan Al Khor, central RAK City. From Al Hamra Village it is roughly 15 minutes by car, from Mina Al Arab around 20 minutes, and from Al Marjan Island about 25 minutes. Parking is available on site and the location is easy to reach via taxi or ride-share apps.
Where Music Zone fits in RAK family activities
For parents weighing structured after-school activities, Music Zone sits alongside the sports academies and broader creative options across the emirate. See our music classes in Ras Al Khaimah guide for the full landscape including private tutors and school programmes, our youth football academies guide, and the wider Things to Do in Ras Al Khaimah pillar.
Frequently asked questions
Music Zone is on Musallah Al Eid Road in Dafan Al Khor, central Ras Al Khaimah City. It is roughly 15 minutes from Al Hamra Village, 20 minutes from Mina Al Arab and 25 minutes from Al Marjan Island.
Sunday 9:00am to 6:15pm. Monday through Thursday 2:00pm to 9:00pm. Closed Friday and Saturday.
Call +971 7 258 8869 or +971 56 344 9693, email info@musiczone.ae, or apply via the contact form at music-zone.org.
The Ras Al Khaimah Government. Music Zone was opened in August 2020 under the vision of HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah.
Piano, guitar, drums, singing, violin and Arabic music. Music theory and studio production are also covered. Current availability for each instrument stream is shown on music-zone.org.
Yes. Music Zone has two HD professional recording studios for external artists, voice-over talent, podcasters and corporate clients. It is the only commercial-grade studio facility in Ras Al Khaimah.
Yes. Adult streams currently run in piano, guitar, drums and singing, with live spaces availability shown on the website.
