Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation, UAE

      The Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation was founded in 1981 as a center of art and learning and situated in a contemporary building of typical Islamic design with arched columns, elaborate courtyards, and well designed gardens and beautifully carved doorways. The center hosts a variety of events, including art exhibits, lectures, concerts and movies, and arts workshop classes. The Cultural Foundation comprises the National Archives, the National Library and the Institute of Culture and Art and it is operated under the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage.

      Visits to Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation will not only entertain you but will also provide you with ample knowledge about the architecture, history and culture of Abu Dhabi. The Foundation is open throughout the year. One can even be fascinated with a model of the old Abu Dhabi city, musical instruments and a vast collection of photographs in black and white and well preserved Islamic art. Movie lovers can enjoy the latest movies, for all ages and nationalities. The foundation also regularly hosts foreign film festivals and showings in association with the various foreign embassies and cultural centers in the capital. Abu Dhabi is also home to the Emirates Film Festival held annually at the Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation. The Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation is a must visit place for children as well as adults. This Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation over the years has attracted number of foreign tourists and visitors which has flourished tourism in Abu Dhabi.

Location of Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation

      It is located in the middle of downtown , UAE, off Khalifa Street and next to the White Fort, also known as Qasr al-Hosn Palace.

Timing

     The Cultural Foundation is open from 8 AM to 2 PM and from 5 PM to 8 PM.