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The
Community

Empowering Malayali Creativity
Across the UAE

VARA UAE is a creative community that brings together designers and artists of Malayali origin living across the UAE. We unite creative minds from various backgrounds and skill levels to build a collective culture of learning, collaboration, and artistic excellence.

Message from
the Founder & Chairman

As the Founder and Chairman of VARA – The Creative Malayali Community, I am proud to see how a small initiative has evolved into a powerful creative network. VARA was born from the desire to build meaningful friendships and professional connections within the creative field.

With the support of experienced senior designers from the UAE and India, VARA has organized workshops, programs, and events that inspire and empower creatives across the region. Our goal is to build a future-ready creative ecosystem where Malayali talent can grow, innovate, and make a global impact.

Guided by our core values of Creativity, Collaboration, Integrity, Empowerment, and Community, VARA continues its journey to uplift every creative individual and build a united, inspiring creative family.

Shajeer Bin Moidu

Founder & Chairman

OUR MISSION

Empowering Malayali creatives across the UAE to grow, connect, and succeed.
Our mission is to create a strong creative ecosystem where designers can learn, collaborate, and grow together. VARA UAE works to bridge the gap between creatives and the industry by offering real opportunities for learning, recognition, and career growth.

Through workshops, events, mentorship, and continuous skill-development programs, we support both emerging and experienced creatives—helping them stay relevant in an ever-evolving industry while feeling valued and supported.

OUR VISION

To Become the Most Influential Malayali Creative Network in the UAE
We aim to build a future where:
  • Creativity becomes a powerful career
  • Design becomes a respected professional field
  • Malayali designers become industry leaders
  • UAE becomes a global hotspot for creative talent
  • Collaboration replaces competition
  • Community becomes the foundation of growth
VARA UAE’s vision extends beyond events. We aspire to influence learning, industry standards, and cultural integration within the UAE’s creative landscape.

WHO WE ARE

A Multi-Disciplinary Creative Collective.
We are not just graphic designers. We are:

Visual designers

Illustrators

Digital artists

Photographers

Videography

Developers

Video editors

Motion artists

Branding specialists

Concept creators

Content designers

Creative students & hobbyists

And everyone driven by imagination

VARA UAE is the meeting point of all these creative identities — a place where skill meets opportunity and passion meets community.

WHAT WE STAND FOR

Creativity

We believe in nurturing originality, innovation, and artistic excellence.

Collaboration

We grow stronger when we learn from each other, support one another, and create together

Culture

We proudly celebrate our Malayali identity while embracing the multicultural fabric of the UAE.

Community

Every designer, regardless of skill level, has a place, a voice, and a future here.

Growth

We empower creatives to upskill, evolve, and achieve their highest potential.

WHY VARA EXISTS — OUR PURPOSE

About VARA UAE  |  To Uplift Malayali Creative Talent in the UAE
VARA UAE is a creative community built to unite, support, and elevate Malayali designers and creative professionals across the UAE. What started as a simple idea to connect creatives has grown into a strong, recognized platform that encourages collaboration, learning, and professional growth.

Today, VARA UAE represents thousands of designers, artists, and digital creatives who come together to share knowledge, build meaningful connections, and shape a stronger creative future.

MANY

  • creatives work in isolation
  • young designers need guidance
  • professionals need a platform
  • artists need opportunities
  • talents deserve recognition

Vara UAE exists because:

Digital artists

Workshops

Training programs

Exhibitions

Cultural gatherings

Networking

Mentorship

Platforms to showcase talent

We are here to create opportunities that open doors — doors to careers, friendships, learning, and transformation.

OUR OBJECTIVES

Create a collaborative environment for designers

A place for learning, sharing, and building confidence.

Promote high-quality creative work and professionalism

Raise industry standards in design thinking and execution.

Encourage open dialogues and meaningful creative discussions

Forums, groups, events, meetups, and more.

Bring recognition to Malayali creative talent

Through events, workshops, exhibitions, and digital showcases.

Build strong bridges between designers and industries

Connecting talents with brands, agencies, and opportunities.

Support creative students & young aspirants

Help them enter the professional world with confidence.

We exist because creativity deserves a community.

This is why VARA UAE continues to grow, evolve, and inspire.
And this is why thousands of designers call VARA their home.

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