>The Abu Dhabi Residents Office is a division of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), established to support the Emirate’s thriving international community. The office is dedicated to helping new residents settle into Abu Dhabi and supporting the integration and harmonisation of the international community with the local culture and society. This promise drives the office’s mandate to provide smart services for visa applications and enquiries, guides for residents, as well as active research and engagement programmes that promote life in the Emirate. The office also advocates for international residents and actively contribute to shaping policies that improve the quality of life for everyone in Abu Dhabi, now and in the future.
Situated on the Arabian Gulf coast, Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates. With a rich history dating back to 6000 B.C, Abu Dhabi’s past reveals a place where ambition and vision rule in equal measure. Thanks to the foresight and legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Father of the Nation, who built a country on the principles of cohesion, tolerance, peace and the promise of a better future, Abu Dhabi is the realisation of a dream to destiny.
Known for pearl diving before the discovery of oil, the emirate’s entrepreneurial spirit kick-started a massive architectural and business boom, and the sands of the Arabian Desert have given way to reveal a thriving, multi-cultural society with global appeal.
Today, the emirate has a highly diversified economy, a hub for tourism, luxury brands and finance, and home to a barrage of iconic buildings and cultural destinations.
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