Abu Dhabi has been named as one of the most cultural cities in the world in a recent online list by Skyscanner, the popular travel fare website. The UAE capital was listed among the top five destinations for travellers who want an arts and culture-filled holiday.
Coming in at number two, after Florence in Italy, Abu Dhabi was singled out for being one of the Middle East’s most exciting cultural centres, featuring the National Theatre and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
Skyscanner also highlighted Louvre Abu Dhabi in 2017, with the museum designed by Pritzker-winning French architect Jean Nouvel as an additional draw for the UAE capital as a cultural destination.
Growth of interest in electronica music in Abu Dhabi was also highlighted, adding a modern element to the cultural appeal of the emirate.
“For Abu Dhabi to have been named as one of the most cultural cities in the world reflects positively on the work the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has done to position the emirate at the very forefront of people’s minds when they consider their next great cultural adventure,” said His Excellency Saif Saeed Ghobash, Undersecretary of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi.
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