| The annual festival was established in April 2004 and has since become the UAE’s premiere classical arts event, attracting high caliber regional and international artists to the capital every year. Through comprehensive educational and community programmes, the festival brings together artists, students, community groups and cultural organizations from across the UAE.
Held under the patronage of H.H. General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the Abu Dhabi Festival aims to promote the unique role of music and arts in cross-cultural understanding and to contribute to Abu Dhabi’s vision as a global destination of cultural enlightenment.
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