Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation
The Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation was founded in 1981 as a center of art and learning. It is located in the middle of downtown Abu Dhabi, UAE, off Khalifa Street and next to the White Fort, also known as Qasr al-Hosn Palace.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Sheikh Zayed Mosque and The Landmark.
Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Mosque
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a mosque located in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. It is the country's largest mosque, and is the key place of worship for daily Islamic prayers. Sheikh Zayed Mosque is situated 220 metres southeast of Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation.
The Landmark
Office building
Photo: Nepenthes, CC BY-SA 2.5.
The Landmark is a postmodern supertall skyscraper in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The mixed-use project stands 324 metres tall with 72 floors above ground and five basement levels. The Landmark is situated 720 metres west of Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation.
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA)
Office building
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority Tower is a skyscraper in the city of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. It was completed in 2006 and hosts the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. It has a height of 185 m and has 40 floors. Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) is situated 690 metres northwest of Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Abu Dhabi and Al Reem Island.
Abu Dhabi
Photo: Wadiia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Abu Dhabi is the federal capital and the seat of the three branches of government of the United Arab Emirates. It is the largest city and capital of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Al Reem Island
Suburb
Reem Island is a natural island located 600 metres off the coast of the Abu Dhabi island. It is a mixed-purpose community with residential, retail, and commercial units. As of 2025, Al Reem Island's population is at 55,225 people. Al Reem Island is situated 5 km east of Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation.
Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation
- Type: Event venue
- Description: arts center in Abu Dhabi
- Categories: building and public building
- Location: Abu Dhabi Island, Abu Dhabi Region, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
24.48279° or 24° 28′ 58″ northLongitude
54.35737° or 54° 21′ 27″ eastOpen location code
7HPPF9M4+4WOpenStreetMap ID
way 397390538OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=events_venueOpenStreetMap feature
building=civicWikidata ID
Q4670127
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In Other Languages
From Arabic to French—“Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “مؤسسة أبو ظبي الثقافية”
- Arabic: “مؤسسة أبوظبي الثقافية”
- French: “Fondation culturelle d’Abou Dabi”
- French: “Fondation culturelle d’Abu Dhabi”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Wael Shawky’s ‘Drama 1882’ and Mohammed Al Astad’s ‘Danat Al Shawati’.
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