The Saadiyat Cultural District is on track for completion by the end of 2025, the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi has announced.
When finished, the district on the western side of Saadiyat Island, close to the centre of the United Arab Emirates capital, will be one of the greatest concentrations of museums and cultural venues.
We spoke to the Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi, His Excellency Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, to discuss the plans.
Mohamed Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi Courtesy © Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi
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