our ambitions

The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) was launched on 8 March 2008 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

As a Government Authority, we aim to be at the forefront of the culture and arts strategy, set out by H. H. Sheikh Mohammed in the Dubai Strategic Plan 2015, and as such, our strategic objectives have been directly derived from the DSP objectives that relate to culture, heritage and the arts.

We will build on Dubai's status as one of the most multicultural cities in the world, where East meets West, and will actively encourage the over 200 nationalities living and working together in Dubai to contribute to the culture and arts renaissance.

Vision

To position Dubai as a vibrant, Arabian global city that shapes culture and arts in the region and the world.

Mission

To actively support and drive Dubai's development as a dynamic culture, heritage and arts centre by creating an environment that facilitates and inspires cultural activity.