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Dallah Coffee Pot Dot to Dot, a 63-Dot Free Sheet
Connect 63 dots to reveal a dallah, the long-spouted coffee pot used across the UAE and the wider Gulf to serve Arabic coffee to guests. This easy puzzle is a nice one for young learners practising number sequencing while getting a small window into a tradition that's still very much alive today.
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| Dots: | 1–63 |
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Fun fact: The dallah is such a well-known symbol of hospitality that it appears on the UAE's one-dirham coin.
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How to Solve the Dallah Coffee Pot Dot-to-Dot Puzzle
Ask almost anyone in the Gulf what a good host offers a guest, and coffee will come up fast. The dallah is the pot that makes it happen — tall, curved, with a long spout built for a slow, careful pour. It shows up at weddings, in majlis sitting rooms, and outside tents at festivals, usually next to a stack of small handleless cups and a plate of dates. This 63-dot puzzle traces its unmistakable shape. Find dot 1 and let's pour one out.
1–13 — The Curved Handle
Start at dot 1 and connect through to dot 13 to draw the looping handle at the back of the pot. It's a tighter curve than it looks, so go slow here — rushing this part is where the shape usually gets away from beginners.
Fun fact!
Dallahs are traditionally hammered from brass or copper by hand, a craft passed down through families for generations. A well-made one can last decades with regular polishing.
Dallahs are traditionally hammered from brass or copper by hand, a craft passed down through families for generations. A well-made one can last decades with regular polishing.
14–26 — The Domed Lid
Continue from dot 14 to dot 26 to shape the rounded lid on top, often finished with a small pointed knob. This section is mostly gentle curves, so it's a good stretch for kids still building confidence with rounded lines.
Fun fact!
Some dallahs have a decorative crescent or bird-shaped ornament on the lid instead of a plain knob — a small detail that varies a lot from region to region and maker to maker.
Some dallahs have a decorative crescent or bird-shaped ornament on the lid instead of a plain knob — a small detail that varies a lot from region to region and maker to maker.
27–39 — The Long Pouring Spout
Trace dots 27 through 39 to draw the long, narrow spout that gives the dallah its distinctive silhouette. This is the trickiest part of the drawing — the spout tapers as it extends outward, so encourage kids to draw it in one steady, unhurried stroke rather than several short ones.
Fun fact!
The spout's length isn't just decorative. It lets the host pour coffee from a small height without spilling, which is part of the performance of hospitality — pouring is done in full view of guests, not in another room.
The spout's length isn't just decorative. It lets the host pour coffee from a small height without spilling, which is part of the performance of hospitality — pouring is done in full view of guests, not in another room.
40–52 — The Wide Body
Connect dots 40 to 52 to fill out the rounded main body of the pot, where the coffee itself would be brewing. This is the largest section here, so it's worth pausing halfway through to recount and make sure nothing's been skipped.
Fun fact!
Arabic coffee served from a dallah, known as gahwa, is typically brewed with lightly roasted beans and cardamom rather than the darker roasts common elsewhere — which is why it looks and tastes noticeably different from espresso or filter coffee.
Arabic coffee served from a dallah, known as gahwa, is typically brewed with lightly roasted beans and cardamom rather than the darker roasts common elsewhere — which is why it looks and tastes noticeably different from espresso or filter coffee.
53–63 — The Base and Stand
Finish by connecting dots 53 through 63 to draw the sturdy base the pot rests on. Eleven dots to go — a good, solid finish here anchors the whole drawing.
Fun fact!
In 2015, UNESCO added Arabic coffee to its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage, recognising it as a symbol of generosity shared across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar. See <a href="https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/arabic-coffee-a-symbol-of-generosity-02111" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">UNESCO's listing for Arabic coffee</a> for more.
In 2015, UNESCO added Arabic coffee to its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage, recognising it as a symbol of generosity shared across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar. See <a href="https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/arabic-coffee-a-symbol-of-generosity-02111" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">UNESCO's listing for Arabic coffee</a> for more.
Great work — your dallah is ready to serve! Colour it in warm copper or brass tones for a traditional look, or go bold with gold and deep green. Explore more UAE dot to dot printables to keep the fun going.
Coloring Guide
Dallah Coffee Pot: Classic Real-Life Colors
This familiar palette uses colors commonly seen on the real subject.
- 1–13 (The Curved Handle): Crayola Scarlet — This color gives this part its familiar real-life appearance.
- 14–26 (The Domed Lid): Crayola Sky Blue — This color gives this part its familiar real-life appearance.
- 27–39 (The Long Pouring Spout): Crayola Goldenrod — This color gives this part its familiar real-life appearance.
- 40–52 (The Wide Body): Crayola Scarlet — This color gives this part its familiar real-life appearance.
- 53–63 (The Base and Stand): Crayola Sky Blue — This color gives this part its familiar real-life appearance.
Dallah Coffee Pot: Soft Natural Colors
This lighter palette reflects a real sunlit or pale version of the subject.
- 1–13 (The Curved Handle): Crayola Silver — A lighter shade helps show how this part can look in bright daylight.
- 14–26 (The Domed Lid): Crayola Tan — A lighter shade helps show how this part can look in bright daylight.
- 27–39 (The Long Pouring Spout): Crayola Sea Green — A lighter shade helps show how this part can look in bright daylight.
- 40–52 (The Wide Body): Crayola Silver — A lighter shade helps show how this part can look in bright daylight.
- 53–63 (The Base and Stand): Crayola Tan — A lighter shade helps show how this part can look in bright daylight.
Dallah Coffee Pot: Bold Real-Life Colors
This stronger palette is inspired by real materials, markings, or painted versions.
- 1–13 (The Curved Handle): Crayola Forest Green — This deeper color reflects a real marking, material, or painted finish.
- 14–26 (The Domed Lid): Crayola Brown — This deeper color reflects a real marking, material, or painted finish.
- 27–39 (The Long Pouring Spout): Crayola Orange — This deeper color reflects a real marking, material, or painted finish.
- 40–52 (The Wide Body): Crayola Forest Green — This deeper color reflects a real marking, material, or painted finish.
- 53–63 (The Base and Stand): Crayola Brown — This deeper color reflects a real marking, material, or painted finish.
