DYFT, which will take place at the Culture and Scientific Association, is a one-of-its-kind initiative held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Culture, to promote youth theatre talent in the UAE. The festival focuses on promoting Emirati and Arab theatre artists and enthusiasts by providing a dedicated platform to showcase their talent in addition to sharpening their skills through critique sessions led by experts.