The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is the principal authority tasked with regulating, promoting, and strategically developing tourism and cultural sectors within the emirate. Formed on 2 October 2012, it combines the former Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority and Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage. The organization is headquartered at Nation Towers Corniche Building in Abu Dhabi and operates eleven overseas offices across the UK, US, GCC, Middle East, China, South Korea, India, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, and Germany.
DCT Abu Dhabi manages critical cultural assets and tourism initiatives, including the National Library and heritage preservation efforts. The organization has 501–1,000 employees and focuses on enhancing Abu Dhabi's reputation as a leading global destination for culture and hospitality. In 2024, DCT Abu Dhabi spearheaded the Tourism Strategy 2030, designed to attract over 39 million visitors by 2030 and contribute AED 90 billion to UAE GDP.
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On 5 October 2026, Dr Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi was appointed Undersecretary of DCT Abu Dhabi. Additionally, DCT Abu Dhabi recently partnered with Wego to expand regional tourism reach across the MENA region.
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