The Place Where Arts, Culture Creativity And Innovation Connect
Through arts education, Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) has been nurturing creativity across the UAE for more than two decades.
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Activities
ADMAF TALKS
Riwaq Al Fikr – ADMAF Talks – Christo and Jeanne-Claude in the UAE: Friendship and Legacy
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ADMAF TALKS
Riwaq Al Fikr – ADMAF Talks: Intercultural Relations Exchange between UAE and Japan
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Abu Dhabi Festival, Education & Community, Literature & Poetry
RIWAK AL ADAB WAL KITAB | International Mother Language Day 2025
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Culture Diplomacy
ADMAF Signs MoU with Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE)
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Culture Diplomacy
ADMAF Founder H.E Huda Alkhamis Kanoo Receives Order of the Star of Italy
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Education & Community, Literature & Poetry
RIWAK AL ADAB WAL KITAB – ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR (ADIBF) 2024
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Empowering Diversity: Navigating the Spectrum with Innovation
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Education & Community
Fatima bint Mubarak: Enlightenment in Ideology and Work by H.E. Dr. Maitha Al Shamsi
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Awards
The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award
Honouring the legacy of the renowned artist duo Christo and Jeanne-Claude, the Award empowers emerging artists in the UAE to push the boundaries of their creativity and produce impactful, publicly accessible works of art. In collaboration with New York University Abu Dhabi, the Award gives UAE undergraduates and recent graduates the chance to create a work of art that work can be publicly exhibited and enjoyed.
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Dolce&Gabbana x ADMAF Design Award
In 2023, ADMAF partnered with iconic Italian fashion house Dolce&Gabbana to launch an annual award to empower young Emirati designers in fashion and jewellery. The initiative bridges tradition and innovation, offering exceptional opportunities for professional and creative development in couture and design craftsmanship. Through funding, mentorship, residencies, and networking, the Award fosters creative excellence, advancing designers' careers and their contributions to the region's cultural industries. This year, the Dolce&Gabbana x ADMAF Design Award focuses exclusively on the fashion category and gives current students and recent university graduates a unique platform to enhance their skills and showcase their creative excellence on the global stage. This Award offers young talent from the UAE a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the world of couture and design craftsmanship with guidance from leading industry experts. It aims to support the UAE’s next generation of designers by helping them pursue their creative ambitions on an international scale, introducing their work to new audiences in Abu Dhabi and beyond.
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Gulf Capital – ADMAF Visual Arts Award
Launched in 2013, the Award nurtures artistic excellence and supports emerging Emirati artists who demonstrate outstanding creativity across any visual art form. The Award highlights the importance of experimentation, critical engagement and visual storytelling in ever-evolving landscape of contemporary visual art in the UAE. It seeks to empower the next generation of young artists through meaningful recognition and access to development opportunities, fostering a culture of thoughtful expression and artistic innovation.
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ADMAF Jewelry Design Award in Partnership with L’ÉCOLE School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van Cleef & Arpels
A unique platform for emerging jewelry designers in the UAE, renowned for bespoke collaborations and comprehensive training opportunities, paving the way towards professional excellence. The Award nurtures creativity and sets the stage for the creation of future-leading brands.
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ADMAF Design Fund in Partnership with L’Ecole, School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van Cleef & Arpels
Launched in 2019, the annual ADMAF Design Fund empowers the next generation of UAE jewellery designers.
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Gulf Capital – ADMAF Creativity Award
Since its launch in 2013, the Award has provided a platform for young artists in the UAE to develop and showcase their talents in the performing arts. With a focus on presence, originality, and collaboration, it invites emerging voices in music, theatre, dance, and spoken word to connect with audiences in unique and innovative ways. The Award seeks to encourage young performers to explore their artistic voice, refine their practice and share their work with new audiences, contributing to the ever-evolving creative landscape within the region and beyond.
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Total Energies Sustainability Design Award
Established in 2014, the Award recognises outstanding innovation and achievement by young Emiratis in the fields of sustainable design and architecture. The Award seeks to nurture potential and encourage creative practice by providing a launchpad for emerging designers and architects across the UAE. With a focus on sustainability, the Award highlights the role of design in shaping a more resilient and responsible future. As the world faces urgent and complex challenges such as climate extremes and resource scarcity, architects and designers are called to respond with thoughtful, solution driven work that prioritises environmental and social well-being. The theme for 2025 is “Sustainable Design in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Community”. This year’s Award invites submissions that explore how sustainability, AI and community engagement can come together to shape a better future. Designs should address at least one of sustainability’s three main pillars: economic, environmental, or social, while also reflecting the spirit of the UAE’s ‘Year of Community’ by promoting inclusivity, shared responsibility and human connection. As technology advances rapidly, designers and architects are uniquely positioned to guide its use toward positive and lasting impact. Submissions should reflect: - How can AI be used ethically and creatively to support greener cities, smarter materials and more resilient ways of living? - How can design foster stronger communities while embracing innovation? From intelligent urban planning and responsive environments to socially driven storytelling, community-centered housing and AI-powered solutions that enhance well-being, this Award celebrates sustainable design that is both people-first and future-focused. Whether you’re crafting digital tools for collective action or reimagining spaces where community and technology meet, your design can drive change, contributing to a sustainable, connected tomorrow.
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ADMAF Publications
ADMAF TRIBUNE – ABU DHABI FESTIVAL 2024
ADMAF Yearbook 2023
Portrait Of a Nation
ADMAF Yearbook 2022