Al Qattara Arts Center, which opened in 2011, is located next to the fortress of Bait Ben Ati Al Darmaki, also known as Al Qattara Castle. This tower and traditional brick house is in the center of the green gardens city in Abu Dhabi, the heritage heart of Al Ain, an hour and a half away from the capital. It is located on a hill overlooking the date palm gardens in Qattara Oasis, and was built to protect the city. Showcasing carefully restored traditional local architecture, the center aims to provide a family-friendly destination where residents and visitors can study, practice and develop arts and culture.