Dubai Culture and Arts Authority

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, known as Dubai Culture, is the government body responsible for culture and the creative sector in Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched it on 8 March 2008. It is chaired by Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and its director general is Hala Badri.

The authority looks after five heritage monuments, six museums, among them the Etihad Museum and Al Shindagha Museum, and eight branches of Dubai Public Library. Its head office is in Dubai Design District.

For the visual arts, it organises the Sikka Art and Design Festival for emerging Emirati and Gulf artists and designers. Its public art programme involves partners such as Art Dubai, Tashkeel, Alserkal and Art Jameel. It also works with Art Dubai on Dubai Collection Nights and publishes ArtMap, a seasonal guide to exhibitions and events, now in its 32nd edition.