Awards

Empowering emerging artists and celebrating outstanding creativity among the nation’s youth, ADMAF highlights exceptional creativity by students and recent graduates across art disciplines, providing a platform to showcase talent and gain recognition. By investing in their professional development, ADMAF aims to empower young artists and cultivate a vibrant and thriving cultural landscape.

Total Energies Sustainability Design Award

4-September-2026

Established in 2014, the award recognises outstanding innovation and achievement by young Emiratis in sustainable design and architecture. It provides a launchpad for emerging designers and architects across the UAE, encouraging creative practice and highlighting the role of design in shaping a more resilient and responsible future. As the world faces urgent and complex challenges, architects and designers are called to respond with thoughtful, solution-driven work that prioritises environmental and social well-being.

Gulf Capital – ADMAF Visual Arts Award

4-September-2026

Since 2013, the award has nurtured artistic excellence and supported emerging Emirati artists demonstrating outstanding creativity in visual art. It champions experimentation, critical engagement and visual storytelling within the UAE’s evolving contemporary visual art landscape, while empowering the next generation through meaningful recognition and development opportunities.

Gulf Capital – ADMAF Creativity Award

4-September-2026

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.