Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture & Heritage (ADACH) is the institution in charge of conserving and promoting the heritage and culture of Abu Dhabi. Established in October 2005 as an authority of the Government of Abu Dhabi, it is administered by a board of directors chaired by H. E. Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan.
 

The creation of ADACH was a direct result of the implementation of the Abu Dhabi Cultural Heritage Management Strategy, a 5-year strategy prepared by a UNESCO-led team working closely with local experts. The Strategy identified the principal issues affecting the development of Abu Dhabi's culture and heritage and laid down goals for its activities.
 

ADACH is an organisation with far-sighted aspirations - to harness the pride of the people of the UAE through the development of its cultural heritage, and to make Abu Dhabi the cultural centre of the region.

Internationally, ADACH is contributing to the strengthening of intercultural dialogue and the appreciation of different cultures by developing projects that encourage the sharing of cultural traditions and experience not only locally, but also with the rest of the world.
 

ADACH has a holistic vision of culture, which embraces both tangible and intangible heritage. It is committing all its resources to the preservation of architectural and archaeological assets as well as to the development of Emirati and international arts, music, literature and cinema.

Ultimately, ADACH aims to encourage creativity in the fields of arts and culture and promote Arab and Islamic heritage and traditions on both a national and international scale.