Dubai’s new iconic landmark, the Museum of the Future, has officially opened its doors to the world.
The 77-metre tall architectural marvel will provide the largest platform in the region to study, envision and design the future.
It is a novel scientific and intellectual centre where the brightest talents in the fields of science, technology, research and innovation will converge to discover solutions to tomorrow’s world.
Standing at 77 meters tall, its stainless-steel exterior covered with quotes in Arabic calligraphy, Dubai's egg-shaped pillar-free Museum of the Future was officially declared open to the public pic.twitter.com/dDPSmcQZln
— Reuters (@Reuters) February 23, 2022
The museum was inaugurated by UAE Prime Minister and Dubai Ruler Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
"The Museum of the Future will be an intellectual laboratory for cities of the future and governments of the future ... it will play a key role in strengthening Dubai’s future position," Dubai Crown Prince Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said, adding that it would provide a clear roadmap for Dubai’s vital sectors.
Today I visited the Museum of the Future, to explore the experiences it will provide to visitors and the potential for this new centre for futurists and intellectuals. Our support for this important global hub for future innovation and human development is a long term commitment. pic.twitter.com/yfTP3KsL0Z
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) February 23, 2022
The opening ceremony featured several videos highlighting the concept of the Museum of the Future and the vision of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to transform Dubai into the most developed city in the world.