School students across the UAE can take part in LuLu Nostalgia Reflections 2026 — Season 8 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, 21 November 2026, with online registration open until 19 November.
The UAE Open Drawing & Painting Competition will be held at LuLu Hypermarket, Capital Mall, Musaffah, Abu Dhabi, with different art categories for children and teenagers across four age groups.
When and where?
Date: Saturday, 21 November 2026
Venue: LuLu Hypermarket, Capital Mall, Musaffah, Abu Dhabi
Event: Nostalgia Reflections 2026 — Season 8
Registration deadline: 19 November 2026
Which competitions are included?
The programme is divided into four age groups.
Group 1 — Below 6 years
Colouring
Group 2 — 6 to 10 years
Pencil drawing
Group 3 — 10 to 14 years
Drawing and colour shading
Group 4 — 14 to 18 years
Drawing, colouring and watercolour
The event also includes English handwriting and calligraphy for eligible age groups.
What time do the sessions begin?
The competition is split between morning and afternoon sessions.
Groups 1 and 3: Competition starts at 10:00 AM
Groups 2 and 4: Competition starts at 3:00 PM
Families should complete the online registration first and follow the group details provided during registration.
What will students be asked to do?
For the youngest group, the organiser will provide a drawing for colouring.
For Group 2, a model drawing will be provided.
For the older groups, the drawing or painting subject will be announced at the venue.
That gives the competition a mix of guided and creative formats depending on the participant’s age group.
How to register
Families can complete the official online entry form at:
reflections.nostalgiauae.com
Registration should be completed on or before 19 November 2026.
For further information, the organiser lists:
050 469 5607
050 699 7246
Why this may interest families
For children who enjoy drawing, colouring, painting or handwriting, the event offers a chance to take part in a large community competition outside the school environment.
It may also be useful for families looking for a structured creative activity in Abu Dhabi that gives children an opportunity to participate alongside students from different schools and backgrounds.
The range of categories means younger children can take part through simple colouring, while older students can work with drawing, shading and watercolour.
Before going
Families should:
- complete the online registration before 19 November;
- note the session assigned to the child’s group;
- check the registration confirmation for any final instructions;
- bring the art materials required for the selected category; and
- reconfirm any last-minute event updates through Nostalgia’s official channels.
MalluMetro Take
Creative competitions can be useful for children because they provide something different from ordinary classroom work.
There is a deadline, a theme or model to work from, and a chance to create something independently in a shared environment.
For Abu Dhabi families interested in participating, the key details are simple:
21 November 2026 · LuLu Hypermarket, Capital Mall, Musaffah · registration closes 19 November.
Verified source: Official LuLu Nostalgia Reflections 2026 event poster supplied to MalluMetro.