Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat cultural district will offer one of the world's largest concentrations of cultural capital by 2025 – Business Traveler

As a testament to Abu Dhabi's commitment to preserving heritage while embracing a vision for the future, the Saadiyat Cultural District pays tribute to the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed, who defined the cultural agenda and revealed the history of the UAE to the world through of archaeological excavations and recommendations. This legacy began with the establishment of the Al Ain Museum, the first museum in the United Arab Emirates, opened in 1971. It continued with the inauguration of the Cultural Foundation in 1981. Today, Sheikh Zayed's legacy continues to evolve under the leadership of HH Sheikh Mohamed. Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, and His Highness Sheikh Khaled Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. The Saadiyat Cultural District already invites the world to interact with diverse traditions and foster dialogue and exchange through a global cultural space that empowers the region and the global south and, once completed, will become one of the most interesting in the world. for art enthusiasts and culture lovers around the world.