Vision
To welcome the world to Abu Dhabi, connecting cultures and inspiring generations to embark on journeys of creativity and discovery.
Abu Dhabi Tour Guide Training Programme
Start your learning journey into a world of specialized skills and knowledge.
About DCT Abu Dhabi
The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi drives the sustainable growth of Abu Dhabi’s culture and tourism sectors, fuels economic progress and helps achieve the UAE capital’s wider global ambitions.
Our vision is defined by the Emirate’s heritage, language, and landscape. We work to enhance Abu Dhabi’s status as a place of authenticity and innovation, represented by its living traditions of hospitality, pioneering initiatives, and creative thought.
We strive to unite the tourism ecosystem around a shared vision of the Emirate’s potential, to coordinate efforts and investment, to regulate and to use the best tools, policies, and systems to support Abu Dhabi’s reputation as a leading global destination, locally and internationally.
Mission
To drive the sustainable growth of Abu Dhabi’s culture and tourism sectors by creating a diverse ecosystem that preserves, promotes, and embodies the Emirate’s heritage, innovative spirit and unparalleled hospitality.
Values
- Welcoming
- Pioneering
- Agile
- Collaborative
Courses
Abu Dhabi Tour Guide Training Programme
The exciting training programme will help you on your journey to becoming a world-class Abu Dhabi tourist guide. The programme is designed to be hybrid (online training and practical on-site training) where you will gain extensive and detailed knowledge about Abu Dhabi, and learn to embed crucial soft skills including communication, presentation techniques, and group management.
The journey consists of 4 main steps to eventually obtain the Abu Dhabi tourist guide license:
Awareness Session
This session can be attended by anyone who is interested to know the details of the training program. The session will guide you through the steps of Abu Dhabi tourist guide training and licensing program. To register for attending the virtual sessions please
Online Registration
After the introduction session, if you are interested to join the program you can proceed to register online through TAMM. Before that, make sure to have the following:
Requirements
- Activated UAE PASS account
- Valid passport (at least valid for 6 months)
- Valid UAE residence permit (at least valid for 6 months/for Expats only)
- Valid Emirates Id (both sides)
- Clear personal picture with white background (to be used on the license)
- Police Clearance Certificate from any Emirate (issue date must not be older than 6 months)
- First Aid Certificate issued from any institution in UAE
- All pages of the UAE Family Book (only for Children of Emirati Mother)
- CV
The service on TAMM is under the title Enroll in the Tourist Guide Training: Click Here to Enroll.
Follow the steps to fill-in the required information and to upload the required documents in order to finalize the registration by paying the service fees which is AED 2,700 for Expat applicants and free of charge for Emiratis and Children of Emirati Mothers.
Abu Dhabi Tourism Talents Platform
You will receive by email with your credentials to access ADTT platform where you will be able to study the required units for the training program:
Pre-tests and post-tests are included to make sure that you have acquired the necessary knowledge throughout each course.
Figures and facts about the platform:
- Learning Mode
- Self-paced
- Program Language
- English and Arabic
- Total Seat Time
- 10 hours
- # Of Units
- 9 units
- Total # of Lessons
- 125 lessons
- Avg # of videos
- 13 videos per unit
- Avg video duration
- 5 minutes
Assessments
Upon successful completion of the online units on the platform, you can book your seat for the mock test and final assessments:
- Knowledge Assessmentis an online assessment where you will answer 10060 multiple choice questions on Abu Dhabi knowledge based on the information found in the Knowledge Material.
- Moving Tour Practiceis where you are going to test your skills and knowledge in conducting a city tour on a bus, and you will receive a general feedback on your performance to know how to pass the practical final assessment.
- Presentation Assessmentwill be a virtual assessment where you will present two topics; a prepared presentation which you will know in advance, and an unprepared topic where you will be asked on spot.
- Moving Tour Practical Assessmentis where you will apply your Abu Dhabi knowledge and guiding skills in conducting part of a city tour.
Upon successfully completion of the assessments, the Abu Dhabi tourist guide license will be issued with your name and picture. Validity of the license is for 2 years, and it can be renewed by setting through an online assessment.
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This session can be attended by anyone who is interested to know the details of the training program. The session will guide you through the steps of Abu Dhabi tourist guide training and licensing program. To register for attending the virtual sessions please
After the introduction session, if you are interested to join the program you can proceed to register online through TAMM. Before that, make sure to have the following:
Requirements
- Activated UAE PASS account
- Valid passport (at least valid for 6 months)
- Valid UAE residence permit (at least valid for 6 months/for Expats only)
- Valid Emirates Id (both sides)
- Clear personal picture with white background (to be used on the license)
- Police Clearance Certificate from any Emirate (issue date must not be older than 6 months)
- First Aid Certificate issued from any institution in UAE
- All pages of the UAE Family Book (only for Children of Emirati Mother)
- CV
The service on TAMM is under the title Enroll in the Tourist Guide Training: Click Here to Enroll.
Follow the steps to fill-in the required information and to upload the required documents in order to finalize the registration by paying the service fees which is AED 2,700 for Expat applicants and free of charge for Emiratis and Children of Emirati Mothers.
You will receive by email with your credentials to access ADTT platform where you will be able to study the required units for the training program:
Pre-tests and post-tests are included to make sure that you have acquired the necessary knowledge throughout each course.
Figures and facts about the platform:
- Learning Mode
- Self-paced
- Program Language
- English and Arabic
- Total Seat Time
- 10 hours
- # Of Units
- 9 units
- Total # of Lessons
- 125 lessons
- Avg # of videos
- 13 videos per unit
- Avg video duration
- 5 minutes
Upon successful completion of the online units on the platform, you can book your seat for the mock test and final assessments:
- Knowledge Assessmentis an online assessment where you will answer 10060 multiple choice questions on Abu Dhabi knowledge based on the information found in the Knowledge Material.
- Moving Tour Practiceis where you are going to test your skills and knowledge in conducting a city tour on a bus, and you will receive a general feedback on your performance to know how to pass the practical final assessment.
- Presentation Assessmentwill be a virtual assessment where you will present two topics; a prepared presentation which you will know in advance, and an unprepared topic where you will be asked on spot.
- Moving Tour Practical Assessmentis where you will apply your Abu Dhabi knowledge and guiding skills in conducting part of a city tour.
Upon successfully completion of the assessments, the Abu Dhabi tourist guide license will be issued with your name and picture. Validity of the license is for 2 years, and it can be renewed by setting through an online assessment.
Registration
4 questions- Attend the Awareness session
- Create a personal Profile on TAMM and pay the training fees
- Access the online course on Abu Dhabi Tourism Talents platform
- Attend the assessments
Create a profile on TAMM and submit the application online TAMM - Enroll in the Tourist Guide Training
No, you need to have a UAE residence visa.
You need to be 18 to register
Meet the Team
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Layla Ahmed Al Qatta
Fatima Hamad AlNeyadi
Become a world-class Abu Dhabi tourist guide.
Four steps take you from registration to your official Abu Dhabi tourist guide licence.