Berklee Abu Dhabi

The institute’s programme focuses on transforming arts education in the Middle East by empowering emerging talent with professional skills in music, dance, and theatre. Its operational ethos centers on raising the regional profile of the performing arts while cultivating the next generation of artists dedicated to creative and social impact.

Berklee Abu Dhabi operates as the first Middle East outpost of Berklee College of Music, housed within a renovated 42,000-square-foot arts education centre on Saadiyat Island. Managed by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, the institute delivers world-class training through workshops, masterclasses, courses, and ensembles led by internationally recognized artists. The venue also functions as a performance hub, regularly hosting live concerts and showcases featuring students, alumni, and global performers across contemporary music, dance, and theatre.