About
Situated in Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi’s cultural hub, The Arts Center is a vibrant laboratory for performance that both presents and develops work. The Arts Center fosters a dynamic relationship between the arts, scholarship, and the community. Its range of public programs animates and enriches the cultural life of both Abu Dhabi and the university, presenting distinguished professional artists from around the world alongside student, faculty, and community productions.
The Arts Center is home to NYU Abu Dhabi’s Theater, Music, Film & New Media, Visual Arts, and Interactive Media departments, bringing all the arts under one roof. Its resources include a complex of theaters and performance venues, a project space gallery, rehearsal rooms, film editing studios, classrooms, and workshop spaces.

Mission & Vision
The Arts Center’s mission is to simultaneously showcase eclectic global talent and support the local arts scene

Meet our team
The NYUAD Arts Center is run by a small team of top professionals in their fields

Contact Us
How to contact The NYUAD Arts Center

The Arts at NYUAD
The Arts Center is home to a vibrant program of study across artistic and academic disciplines.

Venues
The Arts Center is a multi-venue complex designed by the acclaimed Rafael Viñoly Architects. Acoustics have b…

News & Blogs
This page is your source for news about The Arts Center and information on opportunities to connect with others in the community through special programs, outreach events and other happenings.

FAQs
Answers to many frequently asked questions.

Sponsors
The Arts Center is proudly supported by the business community in the UAE.