About ADAS Foundation

The Abu Dhabi Arts Society ADAS is dedicated to promoting the arts and enhancing the cultural environment of the community by supporting artists who bridge the cultural divide, unifying people and cultures of all backgrounds, and preserving the artistic heritage.

The inception of ADAS was inspired by extending honour to veteran Emirati poets & artists, promoting emerging artists from all nationalities and funding cultural projects.

The Abu Dhabi Arts Society focuses on inclusivity in the local arts community and builds bridges between cultural organisations from Abu Dhabi to the global landscape, encompassing visual arts, poetry and music.

ADAS was established with the intent of honouring past Emirati poets/artists, promoting emerging artists from all nationalities, funding cultural projects, and organizing history projects. ADAS is committed to enhancing the cultural environment of the community by supporting artists who bridge the cultural divide, unifying people and cultures of all backgrounds, and preserving the artistic heritage.

The Abu Dhabi Arts Society focuses on inclusivity in the local arts community and builds bridges between cultural organisations from Abu Dhabi to the world. Encompassing visual arts, poetry and music.

ADAS will bring together a community of artists, collectors, scholars and enthusiasts for private events, social gatherings and openings. ADAS strives to broaden the reach of these events to encourage a warm atmosphere based on mutual appreciation and engage arts enthusiasts from one generation to the next.

• Highlight the beauty of the Emirati culture through certain initiatives & special projects
• Promote non-Emirati and Emirati artists who might not necessarily find the right platform to pursue their create careers
• Assemble history projects that shed the light on prominent figures that represent the past and the future of the UAE through fine arts, poetry, and other mediums

ADAS Emblum: The ADAS Emblum reflects the emirate’s cultural and traditional heritage in line with the existing tourism brand identity for Abu Dhabi