Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District to offer one of the highest concentrations of cultural capital in the world by 2025 – Business Traveller

A testament to Abu Dhabi’s commitment to preserving heritage while embracing a forward-looking vision, Saadiyat Cultural District pays homage to the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed, who defined the cultural agenda and unveiled the history of the UAE to the world through archaeological excavations and findings. This legacy began with the establishment of Al Ain Museum, the first museum in the UAE, which opened in 1971. It continued with the inauguration of the Cultural Foundation in 1981. Today, Sheikh Zayed’s legacy continues to evolve under the guidance of HH Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, and HH Sheikh Khaled Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. Saadiyat Cultural District already invites the world to engage with diverse traditions, and foster dialogue and exchange, through a global cultural space that empowers the region and the global south – and once complete, it’s set to be one of the most exciting destinations in the world for art enthusiasts and culture vultures across the globe.