Time to shine a spotlight on those beloved gems shaping the emirate’s social and cultural fabric
Abu Dhabi, get ready to dust off your nostalgia!
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT) is calling on all you city-loving citizens to nominate your favourite spots for the fourth edition of the Urban Treasures Awards 2025.
This is your chance to shine a spotlight on those beloved, long-standing gems that have shaped the emirate’s social and cultural fabric.
Whether it’s the bakery where the smell of fresh bread is a morning ritual, the tailor who’s stitched up your finest suits, or the family-run cafe that serves nostalgia with every cup of tea, now’s the time to give these places their well-deserved moment in the sun.
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Any Abu Dhabi business that’s been around for 20 years or more – from sweet shops to jewelers, perfumeries to pharmacies – is up for nomination.
The best part? The public gets to decide! Nominations are open until 10 November, so if your go-to spot has been serving the city for decades, make sure you give them a nod.
The 15 chosen winners, after a six-month evaluation, will be honored at next year’s Urban Treasures Awards. This annual celebration is a testament to the places that make Abu Dhabi the eclectic, vibrant city it is today.
And what’s in it for them? Along with eternal bragging rights, the winners will get branded promotional kits to proudly display their ‘Urban Treasure’ status to the world.
Got a spot that’s a treasure trove of memories? Nominate it now and let’s keep the heritage shining bright!
For further information, visit Abu Dhabi Culture
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