Abu Dhabi the cultural centre of UAE has now been given the title of the ‘City of Music’ by the UNESCO Creative City Network. This Emirate has a rich heritage in performance and music. Abu Dhabi is the home to 200 different nationalities which have the complete freedom to express their own forms of cultural music. The Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has implemented a five-year strategy to attract more attention to musical expression and diversity.
“From traditional sung poetry performances and ancient instruments to our modern music scene, Abu Dhabi has a unique musical legacy. We celebrate our past while remaining open to new sources and genres of musical expression, fusing the traditional and the contemporary to bridge cultures and generations. By highlighting and nurturing the incredible depth of music diversity and talent in the emirate today, we are ensuring that music remains a fundamental element in the cultural life of the Abu Dhabi community,” said Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of DCT Abu Dhabi.
