who we are
The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority
The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) was launched on the 8th of March 2008 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. We consider ourselves a critical part in achieving the vision of the Dubai Strategic Plan 2015 - establishing our city as vibrant, global Arabian metropolis that shapes culture and arts in the region and the world.
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Dubai 'The Creative City'
An inspiring community
Over the last two decades, Dubai has established itself as an international hub of trade and tourism. The city has grown into a cosmopolitan centre attracting people from around the world to live and work - a multicultural community represented by over 200 different nationalities. As a city, there is much more to us than our iconic architectural landmarks and malls. We are also a proud cosmopolitan city where cultural and artistic talent is encouraged, celebrated and applauded.
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our people
The leadership team
The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is a collective of the most passionate minds in the region, and the world, working together to realize the objective of a thriving artistic and cultural scene in the city.
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