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Pre-history and Palaeontology

• Baynunah Camel Site
• Baynunah Geological Formation fossils
• Bidaa Bint Saud
• Hafit Tombs
• Jebel Hafit Desert Park
• Mleisa Elephant Trackway
• Umm an-Nar
• Hili Archaeological Park
• Maqta Conservation Area

Food

• Gahwa (Arabic coffee)
• Rigag
• Harees
• Khabees

Handicrafts

• Abu Dhabi Crafts
• Pottery
• Al-Sadu
• Burqa
• Talli

Performances

• Al-Azi
• Al-Ayyala
• Al-Razfa
• Shilla
• Wanna
• Al-Taghrooda

Traditions

• Majlis
• Celebrating Eid
• Falconry
• Maritime Life
• Nabati Poetry
• Pearl Diving
• Saluki Dogs

Culture Centres

• Cultural Foundation
• Al Qattara Arts Centre
• Bait Al Oud
• Manarat Al Saadiyat
• National Theatre
• teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi
• Warehouse 421

Cultural Landscapes & Oases

• Al Ain Oasis
• Al Hili Oasis
• Al Jimi Oasis
• Al Qattara Oasis
• Liwa Oasis
• Marawah Island
• Delma Island
• Sir Bani Yas Island

Heritage Festivals

• Al Murabba Heritage Festival
• Al Hosn Festival
• Al Dhafra
• Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition
• Liwa Date Festival
• Sheikh Zayed Festival
• The Traditional Handicrafts Festival

Museums

• Louvre Abu Dhabi
• Zayed National Museum
• Guggenheim Abu Dhabi
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• Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi
• Delma Museum

Libraries

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• Al Bahia Library
• Al Marfa Library
• Khalifa Park Library
• Zayed Central Library
• Qasr Al Watan Library

Historic Landmarks

• Urban Treasures
• Bait Mohammed bin Khalifa
• Qasr Al Hosn
• Qasr Al Muwaiji
• Wahat Al Karama
• Al Jahili Fort
• Al Murabba Fort
• Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
• Sir Bani Yas Church and Monastery
• The Founder's Memorial
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Cultural Resources

• Percussion Instruments of the Traditional Performance Arts of the United Arab Emirates
• Introductory Cultural Activities Baseline (2020 Report)
• Sahwa
• Lullabies in the World of Islam
• Aflaj Al Ain

Family & Education Resources

• Educator's Guide to Abu Dhabi's Cultural Sites
• Battle of the Arts
• Battle of the Arts
• Online Visual And Performing Arts Classes
• Activity Guides
• Educator Resources

National Library Programmes

• Abu Dhabi International Book Fair
• Al Ain Book Fair
• International Prize For Arabic Fiction
• Kalima
• Poetry Encyclopedia
• Sheikh Zayed Book Award

Cultural Programmes

• Public Art Abu Dhabi
• Bait Al Gahwa
• Abu Dhabi Art
• Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2024
• Manar Abu Dhabi
• Modern Heritage
• Abu Dhabi Music Program 2022
• Abu Dhabi International Translation Conference
• Galleries Week

Podcasts

• Louvre Abu Dhabi Director - Manuel Rabata
• Abu Dhabi Culture - HE Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak

Culture Talk

World Heritage List

• Al Ain Oases
• Bida Bint Saud
• Hafit Tombs
• Hili sites

Intangible Cultural Heritage

• Al-Ayyala
• Al-Azi
• Majlis
• Al-Razfa
• Al-Sadu
• Al-Taghrooda
• Falconry
• Gahwa (Arabic coffee)

Educators Resource

• Al Ain Cultural Sites

Skills Associated with Traditional craftsmanship

• Al Das
• Al Jafeer
• Al Raha
• Al Saj
• Jafnah
• Jallaf
• Judoor
• Khous
• Kohl
• Serai
• Traditional home furniture

Traditional art Performance

• The game of Al Karabi
• Girls’ Doll-making Game
• The game of hatha bayt mennou
• The game of Maryahanat al badw
• The game of Al Dahrouj
• The game of Al Suwair
• The game of es es see
• The game of Gol tabat
• The game of Haqallah
• The game of Humarat Al Qaylah
• The game of meen darabak
• The game of Motor Bou Ajal
• The game of Tug of War
• Wrestling Match, The Wrestler
• Al Ah’hlah

Intangible Cultural Heritage

• Al-Ayyala
• Al Azi
• Al Majlis
• Al Razfa
• Al Sadu
• Al Taghrooda
• Falconry
• Gahwa (Arabic Coffee)

Traditions and oral expressions

• The Folk Tale

Social practices ceremonies and celebrations

• Henna
• Camel feeding (so’out)(1)
• Dental Care
• Harees
• Purification of drinking water in the past
• Warss
• The Zabil
• Zuhba
• Bisht
• Qassab
• Bride’s procession

Heritage and cultural sites

• Al Ain Museum
• Al Ain Palace Museum
• Al Jahili Fort
• Burj Bani Hilal
• Mezyad Castle

Knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe

• Hijama (cupping).
• Sun therapy

Skills associated with traditional handicraft

• Al taresh
• Al Muhannya
• Arabic Calligraphy
• Baydar
• Blacksmithing
• Cooking utensils
• Diving equipment in the past
• Fishing equipment
• Making the al jirab
• Ra'i al jaseef
• Sandalwood
• Uses of palm isqa
• Wood engraving
• Making of Burqas
• Kami
• Karrey
• Tannaf
• The Saqa

Exhibitions & Art Fairs

• Al Qattara Murals
• Al Mujamma
• Art installations by Emirati artist Zeinab Al Hashemi
• Artistic Development Exhibition Program
• Curatorial Development Exhibition Program
• Emotions! The New Art Adventure
• Experience Mars
• Abu Dhabi Art Fair 2022
• Arabic Manuscripts Conference
• Building With The Earth Exhibition
• Khaleejiness Exhibition
• Louvre Abu Dhabi Art Here 2021 Richard Mille Art Prize
• A Touch of Heritage
• The Spirit of the Place

Music & Concerts

• Abu Dhabi Classics 2023
• Abu Dhabi Music Program 2022
• André Rieu & his Johann Strauss Orchestra
• The Youth Orchestra: Concert for Children
• Abu Dhabi Classics 2024: Timothy Chooi & Changyong Chin
• Umsiyat 2023: The Book of Songs
• Umsiyat 2023 - Chabab Tetouan Orchestra
• Umsiyat 2023: Oscar Williams and The Band of Life
• Bait Al Oud: Arab Choir Concert

Cultural Offerings

• Celebrating Eid at the Cultural Sites

Festivals & Heritage

• Gahwa Championships
• Maritime Heritage Festival 2024
• Sheikh Zayed Festival
• Al Hosn Festival
• GCC Heritage and Oral History Conference
• Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition 2022

Community Events

• Evening in Al Ain Palace Museum
• Al Qattara Film Lab
• Al Qattara Murals 2023
• Alwaha Cinema
• Before Suhoor
• Ramadan’s Harees
• Manar Abu Dhabi - Artist Assistant Programme
• Qasr Al Qaseed
• Tales from Al Ain
• Winter at Al Dhafra Fort
• Al Ain Traditional Arts Days
• Cassette Concert at Al Jahili Fort
• Cinema Al Bait

Workshops & Classes

• Al Qattara Art Workshops
• Building with Earth Workshop
• Gate of History
• Bait Al Oud Lessons at Al Qattara Arts Centre
• Calligraphy Workshop
• Cheeseboard Resin Workshop
• Drawing and Painting Workshop
• Mosaic Masterpieces
• Oil Painting Techniques
• Oud
• Piano
• Pottery Painting
• Shoe-Making Workshop

Educational Programmes

• History Across Abu Dhabi
• International Course on the Conservation of Earthen Architecture 2025
• Theatrical Performing Arts For Kids & Teens
• Education Programmes
• GAD Visiting Artist Programme 2022