# Portuguese Classes in Abu Dhabi: Live Online Canonical URL: https://barbarasharon.com.au/en/portuguese-teaching-locations/abu-dhabi/ Language: en Last updated: 2026-11-03 [Website overview](https://barbarasharon.com.au/llms.txt) Join live online Brazilian Portuguese classes from Abu Dhabi with Barbara Sharon. Choose private lessons or adult groups. Ask about UAE-time availability. Looking for live online Portuguese classes for learners in Abu Dhabi? Learn Brazilian Portuguese from home with Barbara Sharon through live online private lessons or adult group classes. Share your level, goals and availability in Abu Dhabi time to discuss a suitable option. ## Live online Portuguese lessons for learners in Abu Dhabi Lessons for Abu Dhabi are delivered live online. Share your level, goals, and preferred times so Barbara can confirm the current private or adult group option. ## Portuguese-language connections in Abu Dhabi's cultural life Abu Dhabi offers a meeting point for several Portuguese-speaking cultures. On 5 May 2024, Manarat Al Saadiyat hosted a screening of the Portuguese drama *Pedro e Inês* to mark Portuguese Language Day. The [Angolan embassy's account](https://emiradosarabesunidos.mirex.gov.ao/web/noticias/dia-internacional-da-lingua-portuguesa-em-abu-dhabi) records that Portugal's embassy organised the event, with diplomats from Portugal, Angola, Mozambique and Brazil attending. This local example introduces a useful distinction for learners: a shared language connects countries with different histories and cultural traditions. Brazilian celebrations have also brought music and food to the city. A [November 2025 Brazilian Day report](https://anba.com.br/en/brazilian-day-shows-brazils-presence-in-uae/) describes an embassy celebration at the Rixos Marina Hotel, organised with the Arab-Brazilian Chamber and attended by around 600 people. Although it commemorated Brazil's 7 September Independence Day, the event took place in November because of the region's summer heat. That date difference matters when reading local accounts of Brazilian national celebrations. Art provides another way into the relationship. NYU Abu Dhabi's [announcement for *Symphoniae*, scheduled for 7-23 June 2018](https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/news/latest-news/arts-and-culture/2018/may/symphoniae-.html), described work by Brazilian artist Elizabeth Dorazio at The Project Space. The works incorporated *al-khous* palm-frond weaving made by Emirati Bedouin women, while Dorazio connected those techniques with memories of folk crafts from Brazil's countryside. The illustrated record offers a starting point for describing materials, memory and the exchange of artistic ideas. The Portuguese-speaking world appears more broadly in [Perve Galeria's programme for Abu Dhabi Art 2025 at Manarat Al Saadiyat](https://www.pervegaleria.eu/index.php/participacao-em-feiras/868-abu-dhabi-art-manarat-al-saadiyat-17-24-11-2025.html). Its Lusophonies Collection presentation listed artists including Reinata Sadimba from Mozambique, Manuel Figueira from Cabo Verde and José Chambel from São Tomé and Príncipe. The gallery framed the project around colonial legacies, independence and identity. Its bilingual artwork captions are useful for exploring how those experiences differ between countries. There is a literary bridge into Arabic, too. The Brazilian Academy of Letters [records *Da diáspora para a terra natal*](https://www.academia.org.br/academicos/marco-lucchesi/bibliografia) as a 2019 Kalima publication from Abu Dhabi, containing Brazilian prose and poetry in Arabic. The [announcement prepared for the 2019 Abu Dhabi International Book Fair](https://anba.com.br/en/brazilian-anthology-to-come-out-this-month-in-abu-dhabi/) identifies twelve contributors, including Milton Hatoum, Ana Miranda and Marco Lucchesi. These names provide a route from a local translation project to reading Brazilian authors in Portuguese. Sport offers a different reading exercise. The [17th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship](https://www.mediaoffice.abudhabi/en/sport/khalifa-bin-tahnoon-bin-mohammed-attends-closing-competitions-of-17th-abu-dhabi-world-professional-jiu-jitsu-championship/) was held at Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City in 2025. Its [Portuguese match-list page](https://ajptour.com/pt_BR/event/1331/schedule/matchlist) includes Brazil qualifier brackets and navigation labels such as *lutas*, *chaves* and *resultados*. As optional self-study, use those labels to find a bout, identify its bracket and explain its result in Portuguese. ## Lesson formats and levels Private lessons and adult groups support beginner, intermediate and advanced learners. Barbara confirms the level, format and availability before booking. Compare [lesson formats](https://barbarasharon.com.au/en/portuguese-teaching-services/) and read about [Barbara's teaching approach](https://barbarasharon.com.au/en/about-learning-portuguese/). ## Current lesson prices Starting from AUD 29/hour - **Private package:** from A$260 for four weekly one-hour private lessons. - **Adult group term:** from A$290 per student for ten weekly one-hour lessons. - **Casual private lesson:** A$65 for one hour. Prices are in Australian dollars. Use the enquiry button above to discuss the current timetable and the format that fits your goals. ## More lesson information - [private and group lesson guide](https://barbarasharon.com.au/en/answers/private-vs-group-portuguese-lessons/) - [Portuguese lesson pricing guide](https://barbarasharon.com.au/en/answers/how-much-portuguese-lessons-cost-australia/) - [Portuguese teaching services](https://barbarasharon.com.au/en/portuguese-teaching-services/) - [online Brazilian Portuguese group classes](https://barbarasharon.com.au/en/portuguese-teaching-services/online-portuguese-group-classes/) - [Barbara's teaching background](https://barbarasharon.com.au/en/about-learning-portuguese/) - [Contact Barbara](https://barbarasharon.com.au/en/contact-portuguese-teacher/) Abu Dhabi learners join Barbara's live online Brazilian Portuguese classes from home. Barbara does not operate a classroom in Abu Dhabi; the available service for this location is online. Scheduling from Abu Dhabi uses Asia/Dubai as the local time-zone reference. Share the days and times that suit you, then contact Barbara to confirm the current private or adult group availability. A learner in Abu Dhabi can choose private or adult group classes for conversation, pronunciation, grammar, travel, family communication, work conversations, or a personal interest in Brazilian Portuguese. ## Can I study Brazilian Portuguese online from Abu Dhabi? Yes. Live online Brazilian Portuguese lessons are available for learners in Abu Dhabi. Choose private lessons or an adult group and confirm a suitable time using Asia/Dubai. ## Can complete beginners join the classes? Yes. Beginners, intermediate learners, and advanced speakers can ask about a suitable lesson format. Barbara confirms the level and current availability before booking. ## How are lesson times arranged for Abu Dhabi? Scheduling from Abu Dhabi uses Asia/Dubai as the local time-zone reference. Share the days and times that suit you, then contact Barbara to confirm the current private or adult group availability. ## How much do the online Portuguese classes cost? Current group-term and casual-private prices are shown below in Australian dollars. Availability and the lesson format are confirmed before booking. ## Can I request an in-person lesson near the Gold Coast? This page describes online lessons for Abu Dhabi. If you are on the Gold Coast, ask about a confirmed venue in Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach or Kirra, subject to availability. ## Scheduling and time zone Planning examples for January and July 2027, not available class times. Dates use YYYY-MM-DD and a 24-hour clock. Compare both dates as well as times; your local day may differ. | Australia/Brisbane | Abu Dhabi · Asia/Dubai | | --- | --- | | 2027-01-13 09:00 | 2027-01-13 03:00 | | 2027-01-13 18:00 | 2027-01-13 12:00 | | 2027-07-14 09:00 | 2027-07-14 03:00 | | 2027-07-14 18:00 | 2027-07-14 12:00 | AI-generated teaching illustration; this image does not document a local classroom or a confirmed lesson venue. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Asia/Dubai) [Ask about online classes](https://barbarasharon.com.au/en/contact-portuguese-teacher/)