Dubai Culture has been certified as a Great Place to Work in 2025, the first UAE cultural body to earn this global honour.
DUBAI: In a major achievement for the cultural sector, the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work for 2025. The award was given by the globally recognised US-based Great Place to Work organisation, making Dubai Culture the first cultural entity in the UAE to receive this distinction.
The recognition follows a thorough independent evaluation, where Dubai Culture scored highly across all key indicators of employee satisfaction. These included organisational pride, trust, communication, work-life balance, and overall workplace wellbeing. The achievement cements Dubai Culture’s standing as a forward-thinking and people-first organisation.
Mansoor Lootah, CEO of the Corporate Enablement Sector and Chief AI Officer at Dubai Culture, expressed pride in the milestone, stating, “This certification marks an important milestone in our journey towards excellence and reinforces our competitiveness within the local landscape.” He highlighted the importance of investing in talent development and creating a motivating environment aligned with Dubai’s vision for human capital growth.
The award recognises the Authority’s ongoing efforts to empower employees and foster an inclusive environment where innovation thrives. Dubai Culture has continually improved its HR policies to ensure that employees are supported through programmes that encourage creativity and growth.
Mohammed Obaid Al Marri, Director of the Human Resources Department at Dubai Culture, said the certification is the result of dedicated efforts to establish a strong organisational culture. “It demonstrates our progress in adopting effective HR practices and cultivating a workplace where ideas, creativity, and professional development are encouraged.”
The Great Place to Work certification process involves detailed employee feedback and organisational analysis using rigorous methodologies. It is considered a leading benchmark globally for workplace quality, with results trusted by both public and private sectors worldwide.
Dubai Culture’s certification adds to its track record of innovation and leadership in the UAE’s cultural development landscape, and reinforces the Authority’s commitment to building a progressive, dynamic, and human-centred workplace.
