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Dubai’s Museum of the Future introduced a brand-new concept of the museum

Wed 18 May 2022    
EcoBalance
| 4 min read

Today, on May 18, 2022, the whole world is celebrating International Museum Day, in which all the museums of the world are introducing the visitors to the stories related to history and history, while the “Museum of the Future” present in Dubai is the only such museum in the world which talks about the possibilities of the future.

Opened to the public in February 2022, the seven-storied, column-free Museum of the Future in Dubai is one of the most beautiful structures in the world. Stunning Arabic calligraphy is embellished on the stainless-steel envelope of the building, serving as punctures and openings to let the rays of light stream in. Acting as a connection between the interior and exterior, the cut-outs on the stainless-steel façade are designed by Emirati artist Mattar bin Lahej.

To carry forward the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the museum serves as a laboratory and a space to develop the latest technologies in big data analysis, artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, and human-machine interaction, which itself is a unique idea for a building called the museum, where in general visitors always go through the past and history.

Designed by Shaun Killa, the building pays tribute to the pioneering achievements of the scholars and scientists from the region and symbolizes a bright future for humanity and evolution. The space also includes innovation laboratories dedicated to churning and testing ideas for a better future regarding urban design, smart cities, energy and transportation, education, health, and other critical challenges. The museum welcomes people of all ages to see, touch and shape a shared future.

Dubai-based designer Shaun Killa said in an interview that it is a building that’s rich in culture, unique in its form and technically complex in its execution. Shaped like a human eye, the structure represents future vision and knowledge while the void represents the unknown that we seek to discover. The primary inspiration for the Museum of the Future was to create a form that represents the UAE Prime Minister’s vision of the future where the physical building embodies floors with exhibitions that explore the possibilities of tomorrow’s world.

The Arabic calligraphy on the building consists of three quotes: “We may not live for hundreds of years, but the products of our creativity can leave a legacy long after we are gone.” “The future belongs to those who can imagine it, design it, and execute it.” And “The future does not wait. The future can be designed and built today.”

Announced in 2015, the Museum of the Future took almost 7 years to be in shape and it cost around 136 million USD. Recently Dubai Tourism released its latest campaign, Creating the Future with Shah Rukh Khan. Shahrukh Khan said, “Dubai never ceases to surprise me, it has always been a city of innovation and exploration with endless future prospects”.

Other unique features of the museum include a sculptural spiral staircase and several enchanting bubble lifts that transport the visitors into the ‘unknown’ from the massive atrium. As part of a dramatic architectural gesture, an air bridge magnificently traverses through the structure’s void, serving as a harbinger of a new and advanced era. This location is a manifestation of the point where the past, present, and future unite.

Through distinctive themes, it elicits a world we thought we could only experience 50 years from now. Visitors become active participants in an expansive experience that taps into all five senses. By meaningfully merging aspects of science and technology, MOTF inspires humanity to re-imagine the future and all its possibilities.

One of the most complex and ambitious projects ever executed, with an instantly iconic inimitable exterior. Rising 77-meters above the ground, covering 3,23,000 sq feet of area on the ground and comprising 1,024 unique stainless steel composite panels, the façade is adorned in Arabic calligraphy, displaying three quotes from poems written by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai.

Not only has the structure been ranked among the 14 most beautiful museums on the planet in a list compiled by National Geographic, but has also won the Tikla International Building Award as a unique architectural model. Autodesk Design Software further stated that the Museum of the Future is one of the most innovative buildings in the world.

The Museum of the Future: A New Beacon for knowledge and innovation

Built by using robotic technology and with an emphasis on sustainability. The building is powered by 4,000 megawatts of solar energy. The Museum of the Future employs the latest technologies of virtual and augmented reality, data analysis, artificial intelligence, and human-machine interaction. Answering many questions related to the future of humans, cities, societies, life on planet Earth and outer space, the museum’s exhibits orchestrate a world beyond human knowledge, providing visitors with innovative experiences unfold across five different exhibitions that explore the future of space travel and living, climate change and ecology, health, wellness, and spirituality.

Coming face-to-face with never-seen-before space technology and getting introduced to humanity’s home in outer space, the visitor’s journey begins in the depths of our solar system. Paying tribute to the inspiring Emirates Mars Mission project that saw the Hope Probe successfully enter Mars’ orbit last year, this exhibit complements a crowning milestone for the UAE and the Arab World.

Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of Dubai Future Foundation, explained how this museum is like no other. “Unlike typical museums where the value of the displays appreciates in value with time because it becomes older, when you talk about the future, you need to constantly stay future relevant. So we are very excited about how we can continually create that story,” he said.

Sarah Al Amiri, UAE Minister of State for Advanced Technology and Chairperson of the UAE Space Agency told that “It provides the people element, which is the most important ingredient for innovation and development, for us, it’s a major ingredient in the development of the economy and the further diversification of the economy, and more importantly, for increasing the impact and outcomes from existing sectors of the economy.”

Though the Museum of the Future in Dubai may be one of the UAE’s latest technological and architectural marvels, it also epitomizes the country’s diverse natural ecosystem, which boasts a vast range of local flora, and fauna, terrestrial and marine wildlife.

The United Arab Emirates is a country that knows how to take care of its heritage. There are more than 50 museums across the country, which along with the Future Museum, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Sharjah Islamic Museum and Dubai Museum are important. There are 16 world-class museums in Sharjah alone. Sharjah through its 16 museums covers a widely diverse area, including Islamic art and culture, archaeology, heritage, science, marine life, as well as the history of Sharjah and the region. Louvre Abu Dhabi is one such cultural lighthouse in Abu Dhabi that brings together diverse cultures to shed fresh light on the shared stories of humanity. It represents the dynamic nature of the contemporary Arab world while celebrating the vibrant multicultural heritage of the region.


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