Artist and Arabic Calligrapher | United Arab Emirates
Sabeena Shajahan
About the creator
Sabeena Shajahan
- Sabeena Shajahan is an Indian artist and Arabic calligrapher, based in Dubai. She specializes in Islamic arts and brings together Arabic calligraphy, ornamentation, and illumination in her work. She has more than two years of professional experience in the field.
Education
Sabeena studied at Bharathiar University in India. She earned a Bachelor of Business Management there between 2009 and 2012, followed by a Master of Business Administration between 2012 and 2014.
Exhibitions
In 2025 Sabeena took part in the National Day Exhibition with DXB24 in December and exhibited with the International Studio of Art and Galleries. That year she also appeared at the Eleven UAE Chinese New Year Gala at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai.
Artistic Style
Sabeena’s practice brings together three traditional disciplines: Arabic calligraphy, ornamentation and illumination, known as Tezhip. She writes in several scripts, including Naskh, Ruq’a, Diwani and Jali Diwani, and uses gilding in her work. She follows classical techniques with close attention to fine detail. Her work celebrates Islamic heritage while showing a contemporary sensibility. Her skills also cover design, illustration, and both realistic and modern painting.
Additional Information
Sabeena lives in Dubai and speaks English, Hindi, Malayalam, Urdu and Tamil fluently. She is currently learning Arabic.
Masterpieces by Sabeena Shajahan
