Museum of the Future

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An ring-shaped architectural wonder that opened in 2022. Its exterior is engraved with Arabic calligraphy, and its immersive exhibitions, from a 2071 space station to a digital Amazon rainforest, present the future.

The Museum of the Future opened in February 2022 beside Sheikh Zayed Road, next to the Emirates Towers. It stands 77 metres tall. Its elliptical stainless-steel shell is inscribed with three Arabic sayings about the future by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai. The windows are shaped into the lettering, and at night the letters glow. It is often described as one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. Rather than traditional displays, the interior offers an immersive narrative of the future. Take the 'space elevator' up to the OSS Hope space station in 2071, explore a DNA library preserving thousands of species and a digital ecosystem of the Amazon rainforest in the 'Healing Institute,' experience sensory healing in 'Al Waha,' and see future technology prototypes in the 'Tomorrow Today' gallery. The top-floor children's zone, 'Future Heroes,' is ideal for families. Tickets cost a flat AED 149 (free for children under three) and are sold only on the official website, with timed entry. Popular slots often sell out one to two weeks ahead. Allow about 2 hours for your visit. Take the Red Line to Emirates Towers station, or take a taxi from Downtown for about 10 minutes. The exterior can be photographed freely at any time. The footbridge opposite Sheikh Zayed Road and the side of the Emirates Towers are classic viewpoints, and the building looks its best at night when the calligraphy lights up. Some exhibits have long queues, so arrive as soon as it opens. The museum sits beside a highway, so you will need to use the footbridge to walk there.

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