Dubai: 'the creative city'

Over the last two decades, Dubai has established itself as an international hub of trade and tourism. The city has emerged into a cosmopolitan centre attracting people from around the world to live and work here creating a multicultural community with over 200 different nationalities coexisting harmoniously.

In recent years, the city has implemented ambitious infrastructure development plans that have transformed it into a modern metropolis known for its iconic buildings, mega shopping malls, innovative tourism facilities and excellent business environment.

But Dubai’s ambitions soar way beyond these architectural landmarks and commercial growth. The city is proud of its cosmopolitan society and its national heritage and has invested greatly in the development of culture and the arts. They may be less visible than the city’s iconic landmarks, but Dubai has made equally impressive strides on the cultural front and is now poised to becoming an arts and culture capital of the world