The Dubai Community Theatre & Arts Centre (DUCTAC) is the first modern, non-profit,
cross-community creative centre in the Gulf, built to internationa

l specifications.

This flagship project was the brainchild of local theatre-lovers and business people who recognized
the need for an entertainment and educational centre for the community and future generations ofDubai.

DUCTAC was officially opened in November 2006, by our Honorary Patron, HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein,
wife of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.

Spanning some 80,000 sq feet, the DUCTAC site includes:

• A state of the art 543 seat theatre

• Fully equipped Studio Theatre

• An Art Gallery

• Dance Studios

• Rehearsal Rooms

• 15 Artists’ Studios & Classrooms

• A Pottery Workshop

In addition, the Centre is host to over 89 classes per week, and many national and international shows, artists and performances. DUCTAC is also home to
The Centre for Musical Arts, The Art Materials Shop and The Old Library.

DUCTAC is operated and managed by multi-national theatre and arts specialists and governed by a Board. The Centre was built thanks to the commitment and
support of many leading companies and individuals who participate in the Centre’s Patronage Scheme.

DUCTAC’s facilities are available for hire for performances, workshops, classes, presentations, meetings and seminars