The Museum of the Future Museum of the Future (MOTF) in Dubai is one of the most beautiful buildings in the world, an engineering marvel, shaped like an ellipse, which symbolises a glimpse into the future according to its creators. The museum building is located on the main thoroughfare of the city, Sheikh Zayed Road, next to the Jumeirah Emirates Towers hotel complex.
This masterpiece was created by Emirati artist Mattar bin Lahej. The facade of the museum is decorated with intricate Arabic calligraphy, with perforated contours serving as windows. The panels are carved with three verses from poems written by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. One of these poems reads, “The future belongs to those who can imagine, design and realise it. The future is not waited for, it is created by our own hands.”
Upon entering the Museum of the Future, visitors immediately enter a world where innovation and imagination are intertwined. The museum’s huge exhibition halls showcase advances in fields ranging from artificial intelligence and robotics to clean energy solutions and space exploration. Each section features interactive displays that allow visitors to not only observe, but also participate in the movement towards a brighter future.
One of the museum’s main attractions is the Virtual Reality Chamber, where visitors can transport themselves to the digital world and see the revolutionary inventions that await humanity. From flying cars to underwater cities, the possibilities seem limitless in this immersive virtual landscape.
The Museum of the Future is not just a showcase of things to come, but a catalyst for progress, a platform that connects minds and propels humanity on a path of limitless potential.
Getting to the museum is quick and economical by metro. Emirates Towers station, which is on the red line, will give you easy access to the museum complex. While travelling, you can enjoy the views of the city.
For those who want to arrive in their own car, the museum has its own paid car park. However, you should note that the number of parking spaces is limited.
It is recommended to book tickets to the museum in advance. The cost of an adult ticket is 149 UAE dirhams, children under 4 years old are free of charge. Opening hours of the Museum of the Future are from 9:30 to 21:00 every day.
