Addaera Research & Polls

The Centre was established in 2014 as a research, polls and survey organization in the UAE with the key objective of serving people by encouraging them to express their opinions about existing and emerging issues of social and national interest. Built on the pillars of integrity, objectivity, innovation and transparency, Addaeras objective is to act as a catalyst of public opinion on issues, attitudes and trends affecting the future of all UAE residents. It strives for independent and objective findings and aims to encourage people to collaborate and engage in the on-going interaction about social and national issues. We are driven by the overarching objective of opening the channels of continuous dialogue between various communities so as to arrive at a more reliable and more actionable picture of what the key audiences think and feel. Our ultimate goal is reflect reality objectively and act as an informative resource on public opinion. Addaera is the authentic interpretation of the Arabic word for astrolabe/marine compass commonly used in the Gulf region. It has played a crucial role in the past as a guiding instrument for sailing Arabian ships from the Arabian Peninsula to the surrounding regions especially through turbulent seas. It has been effective in supporting and sustaining the flow of essential and trading goods to and from the area in the past.