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What the world said about Abu Dhabi Art 2009:
"There are always two main elements to our cultural agenda in the UAE, and we strive to keep them in balance," says Al Muhairi. "The first is to support our own heritage and our own artists, providing them with the opportunity to reach our audiences with the opportunity to learn about and appreciate art. The second key element is to enhance our cultural infrastructure, through engagement with artists and institutions from around the world."
- The Times (London), November 19, 2009
"Abu Dhabi has realized its cultural dream with, on the one hand, construction of the museums on Saadiyat Island, and on the other, with the fair of modern and contemporary art in the Emirates Palace, which attracted international heavyweights...
- Le Figaro, November 27, 2009
On 19 November, Abu Dhabi Art opened its doors, an art fair expected to establish the capital of the UAE as a prime cultural destination alongside Basel, London and Miami.
- Spiegel online, November 21, 2009
[Enrico] Navarra thinks Abu Dhabi Art holds great promise, not just because of the museum developments, but because of the real estate developments in the region that will produce plenty of walls to fill. He added, "Twenty years ago something like this would have been much more difficult. But we´re in a global culture now."
- Artinfo.com, November 29, 2009