The Cultural Foundation was established in Abu Dhabi in 1981 with the aim of promoting culture, enriching intellectual thought, encouraging fine arts and highlighting the national, Arab and Islamic cultural heritage.

Cultural Foundation of Abu Dhabi is a modern complex with a traditional design. It is located just next to Qasr al-Hosn. The cultural foundation building showcases the Islamic culture.

It is a must visit place for children as well as adults. This foundation over the years has attracted number of foreign tourists which has flourished tourism in Abu Dhabi.

Its building has a typical Islamic architecture, hosts arched columns, elaborate courtyards and beautifully carved doorways.

Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation is home to theatre, library, cinema, meeting rooms, lecture rooms, an exhibition centre and coffee shop. It is the venue of many Events and Exhibitions in Abu Dhabi and hosts numerous cultural events including concerts with international and local artists, Exhibitions on local history. Other events include international film festivals, art exhibitions on local modern art and workshops on crafts and language skills. Tourists on tours to Abu Dhabi should definitely visit this tourist spot.

A visit to Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation will not only entertain you but will also provide you with ample knowledge about the history, architecture and culture of Abu Dhabi.

It is open throughout the year. The timings are from eight in the morning to two in the afternoon and from five in the evening to eight at night.