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Destination: Abu Dhabi
From presidential palaces to future-focused museums, discover 10 key elements of the emirate's destination appeal.
Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi
Leading the way for culture
As the chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak has helped to transform the emirate into a global cultural capital.
Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s new generation of creativity
Behind the headline institutions, global fairs and heritage projects, Abu Dhabi’s cultural growth is being shaped from the ground up.
Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi
How to spend 24 hours in Abu Dhabi
A capital to savour.
Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi
Training the next generation of cultural leaders
Universities such as Berklee Abu Dhabi and NYU Abu Dhabi are creating new pathways for residents.
Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi cultural calendar 2026–’27
From global music festivals to international art fairs, here are some of the major cultural events taking place in the next 12 months.
Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi
The Home of Creativity
Thoughtful planning, world-class venues and a nurturing, people-first philosophy has powered Abu Dhabi’s emergence as a leading global cultural destination.
Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: Cultural force
1.Home of creativityCultural foundations Abu Dhabi’s cultural identity has been shaped with a deliberate, long-term sensibility – one that places craft, context and connection at its core. From its origins as a pearl-diving settlement,…
Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi
Where art and technology meet
The Cultural Tour Series, 5/5
Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi
An enduring legacy of culture
The Cultural Tour Series, 4/5
