Business News | Saadiyat Cultural District Abu Dhabi: One of the largest concentrations of cultural institutions is on track for completion in 2025

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New Delhi (India), July 29: The Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT Abu Dhabi) has confirmed that the Saadiyat Cultural District, along with its associated cultural institutions, is on track to be completed by 2025.

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Saadiyat Cultural District is a global platform, born from a rich cultural heritage, that celebrates traditions and promotes an equitable culture. It is an embodiment of empowerment, with museums, collections and stories that celebrate the heritage of the region while promoting a diverse global cultural landscape.

Once complete, the diversity of Saadiyat Cultural District’s institutions will make it one of the most unique cultural platforms. It is already home to Louvre Abu Dhabi – the Arab world’s first universal museum – which showcases artworks from different cultures side by side, telling a story of human connection. Since opening in 2017, Louvre Abu Dhabi has welcomed 5 million visitors and is known for its breathtaking architecture and innovative storytelling. Nearby, Berklee Abu Dhabi offers year-round music, performing arts and educational programs.

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In addition, Manarat Al Saadiyat serves as a centre for creative artistic expression and is home to two key initiatives in Abu Dhabi’s cultural agenda: Abu Dhabi Art and Culture Summit Abu Dhabi.

The current construction progress of the soon-to-open institutions in Saadiyat Cultural District stands at 76%. Zayed National Museum, the national museum of the United Arab Emirates, celebrates the country’s rich history and culture and honours the legacy of the country’s founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. In addition, teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi invites visitors on an ever-changing exploration that will transcend the boundaries of their imagination.

It will be joined by the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, which will be a research and educational institution that will take visitors on a 13.8 billion year journey through the story of our universe and planet. Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will be a museum celebrating art from the 1960s to the present day and the greatest artistic achievements of our time.

Saadiyat Cultural District pays tribute to the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed, who set the cultural agenda and revealed the UAE’s history to the world through archaeological excavations and discoveries. This legacy began with the establishment of the Al Ain Museum, the first museum in the UAE, which opened in 1971. This was followed by the inauguration of the Cultural Foundation in 1981. Sheikh Zayed’s legacy continued to evolve under the leadership of the late Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Today, HH Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, continue to build on that legacy.

HE Mohamed Al Mubarak, Chairman of DCT Abu Dhabi, said: “Culture transcends mere connections; it shapes our evolution and broadens our perspectives. Here in Abu Dhabi, we embrace this influence and foster a deep appreciation that resonates throughout our community. Saadiyat Cultural District embodies ‘cultural hope’. The district will convey a message of cultural diversity that will grow stronger over time, creating global connections, inspiring cultural exchange and fostering new ways of thinking to support the region, the Global South and the world. Saadiyat Cultural District is a place where people can come to learn from the past, understand our present and focus on our future.”

Saadiyat Cultural District is a testament to Abu Dhabi’s commitment to preserving heritage while embracing a forward-looking vision. The district invites the world to connect with diverse cultures, fostering dialogue and exchange, and provides a global cultural space that strengthens the region and the Global South.

DCT Abu Dhabi has also launched a compelling campaign titled ‘Be Moved in a Thousand Ways’, launched by philanthropist, talk show host and author Oprah Winfrey. The campaign film delivers an inspiring message about the transformative power of culture to unite, inspire and open minds. Contributors to the campaign include HE Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of DCT Abu Dhabi; HE Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Cultural Advisor to the President of the UAE and Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University; HE Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of State at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Lord Norman Foster, Pritzker Architecture Prize winner and architect of the Zayed National Museum; Mariet Westermann, Director and CEO of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation; acclaimed UAE artists Mohammed Ibrahim, Najat Makki, Afra Al Dhaheri; multi-award-winning actor, musician and entrepreneur Idris Elba OBE; the legendary pianist Lang Lang and many more.

The film can be viewed here.

About the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi)

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) promotes the sustainable growth of Abu Dhabi’s cultural, tourism and creative industries sectors, thereby driving economic progress and contributing to the achievement of Abu Dhabi’s broader global ambitions.

By partnering with organisations that define the emirate’s position as a leading international destination, DCT Abu Dhabi aims to unite the ecosystem around a shared vision of the emirate’s potential, coordinate efforts and investments, deliver innovative solutions and utilise the best tools, policies and systems to support the culture and tourism industry.

DCT Abu Dhabi’s vision is defined by the emirate’s people, heritage and landscape. We work to enhance Abu Dhabi’s status as a place of authenticity, innovation and unparalleled experiences, represented by its living traditions of hospitality, pioneering initiatives and creative thinking.

For more information about the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Saadiyat Cultural District, visit: dct.gov.ae; scdabudhabi.ae and abudhabiculture.ae.

About Saadiyat Cultural District

The Saadiyat Cultural District is one of the world’s leading destinations, bringing together diverse cultures and advancing knowledge and understanding through its museums, educational and cultural institutions. Encompassing natural history, cultural heritage and contemporary creative expression, the Saadiyat Cultural District’s anchoring museums are places that collectively tell the story of the UAE, the world and the connections that have fostered creativity and innovation for millennia.

The Saadiyat Cultural District is a place for cultural dialogue and a centre for knowledge creation, attracting local, regional and international visitors and making a lasting impact on the world.

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