The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced that more than 40 additional modern heritage sites in the emirate have been listed on the Modern Heritage Register and will now be preserved and protected by law.

The additions build on the first set of buildings and sites identified in 2022, with the newly confirmed list reflecting dedicated efforts between 2023 and 2025 to document and safeguard Abu Dhabi’s modern heritage.

The growing number of registrations underscores DCT Abu Dhabi’s ongoing commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting culturally significant sites, in line with the 2016 Cultural Heritage Law and the Culture Sector’s strategic objective to safeguard heritage, strengthen national identity and enhance public appreciation of the emirate’s diverse assets.

The expansion also highlights DCT Abu Dhabi’s leadership in advancing heritage conservation and raising awareness of the emirate’s modern cultural landscape.

His Excellency Saood Abdulaziz Al Hosani, Undersecretary of DCT Abu Dhabi, said: “Abu Dhabi’s modern heritage is a cornerstone of our cultural identity, offering a powerful reflection of the emirate’s growth and development. By formally registering these pivotal sites, we reaffirm our commitment to recognising, protecting, preserving and celebrating the architectural and urban legacy that has shaped our communities and continues to enrich our collective sense of place.

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