Dubai’s ‘Museum of the Future’ to open on February 22

AMMAN — Dubai’s “Museum of the Future” will open its doors on February 22, welcoming guests to “embark on a journey to the year 2071”.

The Museum of the Future is a “living museum aiming to contribute to a deep intellectual movement, through connecting thinkers and experts from around the world and acting as a test bed for future generations to create innovative solutions for the challenges facing society”, read a statement from the UAE Government Media Office.  

As described by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the Museum of the Future is “the most beautiful building on Earth”. 

“It is a spectacular building that ‘speaks Arabic,’ representing the revival of Arab excellence in the fields of science, mathematics and research, and an appreciation of the past Arab intellectuals that aims at resuming Arab civilisation and renaissance,” the statement said.

Rising 77 metres above the ground, the pillarless structure was built with robotic technology and is powered through solar energy.

The museum’s exhibits employ virtual and augmented reality, data analysis, artificial intelligence and human-machine interaction.

The five exhibits focus on the future of space travel and living, climate change and ecology, health, wellness and spirituality, according to the statement.

The museum will become the headquarters of the “Great Arab Minds” initiative, launched by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, which aims to find 1,000 great Arab thinkers, the statement said.