Dubai, UAE: Bringing exceptional value to tourists and residents in Dubai, At the Top, Burj Khalifa — the global icon by Emaar — will officially offer tickets to the Etihad Museum, a dynamic 21st century landmark that is located at the very place the UAE was founded in 1971.

Following a partnership with Dubai Museums Company, an entity of the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), At the Top, Burj Khalifa will now sell tickets to the Etihad Museum for AED 25 per person or as a package with the At the Top, Burj Khalifa experience for only AED 155 per adult and AED 120 per child.

At the Top, Burj Khalifa has managed the retail and souvenir operations at the Etihad Museum over the past year, and will now also act as the museum’s exclusive arm for all international travel trade relations.

Ahmad Al Falasi, Executive Director – Group Operations at Emaar Properties, said: “We are honoured to partner with the Dubai Museums Company to further highlight the Etihad Museum to visitors through At the Top, Burj Khalifa. Etihad Museum offers a unique journey that familiarises visitors with the history of the UAE’s formation. Along with At the Top, Burj Khalifa, they can now understand more about our nation at the Etihad Museum, as well as experience spectacular views from Burj Khalifa, a modern monument and global icon that translates the vision of our leadership.”

Muna Faisal Al Gurg, Managing Director of the Dubai Museums Company, said: “In line with Dubai Culture’s mandate to preserve and celebrate UAE history, the Etihad Museum inspires visitors with the story of the most important moment in our nation’s history — the founding of the UAE in 1971 — through experience-driven exhibitions, interactive programmes and educational initiatives. Through our partnership with At the Top, Burj Khalifa, visitors and residents can gain new insights into our nation and the vision of our Founding Fathers to build a modern and world-class metropolis that is embodied by Burj Khalifa. This is part of our wider efforts to establish Dubai as a global and sustainable city for culture and heritage, and to bring happiness to visitors and residents by strengthening Dubai’s offering in these sectors.”

With Dubai Culture set to launch new museum experiences in the city, the partnership between The Dubai Museums Company and At the Top, Burj Khalifa is expected to further expand the scope of joint activities between the three parties.

A 25,000-square metre landmark, the Etihad Museum focuses on the history of the nation with emphasis on the period between 1968 and 1974. The visitor experience also aims to educate about the Nation’s constitution, in particular - the rights, privileges and responsibilities that it bestows upon the people of the UAE. The museum tells the story of the Union from the standpoint of the country's leaders at the time it was founded. It includes museum exhibits materials and documents related to the events of the founding of the UAE.

Located near the Union House site — the historic site of the signing of the Union Agreement in 1971 — and near the flagpole on the Jumeirah Beach Road, the museum building is in the shape of a manuscript, inspired by the Unification Agreement, with the seven leaning columns representing the pens that signed the declaration of the constitution in 1971. The identity of the museum was also inspired by the colours of the national flag and the identity of the seven Emirates. It is open from 10am to 8pm daily.

For bookings, log on to: https://tickets.atthetop.ae. For more information, please call, 800 AT THE TOP (288 438 67) or visit: www.atthetop.ae    

About Dubai Culture & Arts Authority:

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) was launched on 8th March 2008 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, in order to drive the growth of the city’s artistic and cultural landscape. The Authority has grown to play a major role in the realisation of the Dubai Plan 2021, highlighting Dubai as a thriving capital for creative industries and further embedding the Emirate’s credentials as a city of happy, creative and empowered people.

As part of its mandate, Dubai Culture has several initiatives that are focused on strengthening both the historic and modern cultural fabric of Dubai, including Dubai Art Season, the city’s premier umbrella arts initiative which kicks off with Emirates Airline Festival of Literature and encompasses Art Week including Art Dubai, Design Days Dubai, and SIKKA Art Fair – an annual event aimed at promoting Emirati and local artists in the UAE and the wider GCC region. The Authority also manages the Dubai International Arabic Calligraphy Exhibition, which showcases an evocative blend of artworks to celebrate the myriad facets of Arabic calligraphy; Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre, an annual festival that fosters the art of theatre in the UAE; and Dubai Next, a dynamic platform that aims to showcase the Emirate’s cultural ethos and vibrant creative scene on the global stage.

The Authority’s other key initiatives include Creatopia (www.creatopia.ae), which is the nation’s first government empowered virtual community for cultural and creative communities in Dubai, and was launched to encourage the exchange of ideas and the refinement of skills while ensuring ease of doing business within the creative industry.

Dubai Culture also plays a leading role in supporting the UAE National Strategy for Reading 2016-2026, in particular by undertaking a major refurbishment of all Dubai Public Library branches to transform them into state-of-art cultural and artistic hubs. Across all of its branches, Dubai Public Library provides children and young adults with a range of educational and entertaining activities that encourage the use of its facilities. The ‘Our Summer is Filled with Culture & Arts Programme’ is a Dubai Public Library initiative which complements the UAE National Reading Strategy with activities that are open to all age groups and revolve around four key themes: happiness, reading, family and the future.

In addition to its wide range of initiatives, the Authority manages over 16 heritage sites across the Emirate, and is a key government stakeholder in the development of the Dubai Historical District. As the custodian of Dubai’s museum sector, Dubai Culture officially launched Etihad Museum in December 2016. The museum serves as a platform that encourages cultural exchange and connects Emirati youth with their culture and history. As part of the Authority’s mandate to support Dubai’s vision of becoming the focal point for diverse cultural exchange, both regionally and globally, the museums play a vital role in preserving Emirati heritage.

For more information on Dubai Culture, kindly visit: www.dubaiculture.gov.ae

For more information, please contact:
Kelly Home | Nivine William
ASDA’A Burson-Marsteller
+9714 4507 600
kelly.home@bm.com | nivine.william@bm.com

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