ADACH is charged with conserving and promoting the heritage and culture of Abu Dhabi. The oases of Al Ain are an important element of Abu Dhabi’s heritage – these special cultural landscapes require specific design solutions adaptable to their unique cultural and natural characteristics. The development of Al Qattara and Jimi Oases is underpinned by a desire to establish important cultural, educational and research programmes devoted to the arts, crafts and design traditions of Abu Dhabi and the wider Emirates.

In 2007, ADACH appointed Cultural Innovations as Lead Consultant, Operations Adviser and Project Managers on the development of a new public funded Community Arts Centre, located in the restored Al Qattara fort complex in Al Ain. The development will provide teaching areas, exhibition spaces, a 120 seat multi-use performance hall and various ancillary support facilities all located within the existing fort and compound.

Due for completion in March 2011, with a soft opening one month later, the completed development will provide a modern and stimulating environment, for local Emirati’s in particular, to participate in a wide range of artistic disciplines from traditional Arabic calligraphy to contemporary dance.

Client
Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH)

Commission
Lead Consultant
Operations and Business
Planning Advisers
Project Managers

Budget
Confidential


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