Established in 2004, Abu Dhabi Festival acts as a time of celebration but also as a time of gathering and exchange for the different communities ADMAF serves: the population of the Seven Emirates of the UAE, the region and the world. Abu Dhabi Festival is the time and the place where the year's work is shared, where new encounters are orchestrated and new ideas are forged, where long-trusted partners visit, new collaborations shape, and where artists and audiences connect.Abu Dhabi Festival commissions, produces, preserves and presents annually the greatest works of music and arts to create rich cultural experiences in the UAE and beyond.The Festival's strong international presence nurtures invaluable cultural dialogue based on mutual respect and understanding to build a more peaceful future through the arts.The Festival positions Abu Dhabi as a leading destination for culture and the arts.