Abu Dhabi Government brand guidelines
The Government of Abu Dhabi brand portal documents the historical evolution, cultural symbolism, and identity guidelines of the official emirate crest in English and Arabic.
English brand overview featuring the Abu Dhabi skyline, the official crest, and a historical timeline spanning 1820 to 2013.
Arabic identity page presenting the official emblem, component accordions, and archival artifacts along the timeline.
Resources overview displaying technical guideline drawings and describing standards for stationery and environmental branding.
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I love when civic identities honor heritage through storytelling rather than cold rules. The Government of Abu Dhabi dedicates substantial space to the historical evolution of its crest. Instead of jumping straight into technical constraints, the identity pages walk through the symbolism behind every element, including the falcon, daggers, scroll, and flag. An interactive horizontal timeline tracks the emblem across decades from 1820 through 2013, pairing historical milestones with archival artifacts like stamps and envelopes. It treats a public emblem as living cultural history.
At a glance
- Sections
- About the government · Our brand · Resources · Programmes · Government services
- Tone
- Dignified, historical, and authoritative, framing civic identity as a point of national pride.
What I noticed
- The brand presentation is offered natively in both English and Arabic with dedicated URLs and language toggles.123
- The crest's core components are broken down into collapsible sections detailing the falcon, daggers, scroll, and flag.45
- A horizontal chronological timeline traces the emblem's evolution from 1820 to 2013, displaying archival artifacts such as stamps and envelopes.6789
- The Resources page introduces the brand guidelines by listing coverage of stationery, environmental branding, and templates beneath technical drawing visuals.1011
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What I could not see
- No downloadable asset files or direct links to PDF guideline bundles were accessible within the captured screens.
- Specific typography, color values, and spacing measurements were not visible on the captured pages.
Ideas to borrow
- Grounding a civic rebrand in an interactive archival timeline with physical artifacts builds public trust and historical reverence.
Reviewed on 25 September 2026. Request a correction · I built this
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