Her Excellency Hoda Al Khamis Kanoo Founder & Artistic Director, Abu Dhabi Festival The lands of the Middle East and Arab world were once known as the world’s intellectual powerhouse. Today, the region returns to the forefront of creative expression

Her Excellency Hoda Al Khamis Kanoo

Founder & Artistic Director, Abu Dhabi Festival

The lands of the Middle East and Arab world were once known as the world’s intellectual powerhouse. Today, the region returns to the forefront of creative expression in a renaissance of art and culture. Abu Dhabi sits at the very heart of this regional revival. A festival is an extraordinary event that is anticipated, savored and remembered. It focuses the attention of the world on the artistic brilliance of mankind.

Abu Dhabi Festival is just such an event and we are grateful for the the patronage of His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. Abu Dhabi Festival brings together artists, musicians, performers, participants and spectators from the four corners of the world to the heart of the UAE.

Through our exciting range of programs and events, we seek to unify myriad cultures and celebrate the rich identity of our beloved nation. Abu Dhabi Festival would not have attained such a world-class reputation for artistic excellence without its close partnerships with the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH), The Office of the Brand of Abu Dhabi (OBAD), Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) and the Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC). Together, we nurture the creative minds of today and tomorrow.