Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi)

The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi drives the sustainable growth of Abu Dhabi’s culture and tourism sectors, fuels economic progress and helps achieve the UAE capital’s wider global ambitions. Our vision is defined by the Emirate’s heritage, language and landscape. We work to enhance Abu Dhabi’s status as a place of authenticity and innovation, represented by its living traditions of hospitality, pioneering initiatives and creative thought. We strive to unite the tourism ecosystem around a shared vision of the Emirate’s potential, to coordinate efforts and investment, to regulate and to use the best tools, policies and systems to support Abu Dhabi’s reputation as a leading global destination, locally and internationally.