Dubai ruler unveils Museum of the future

Dubai on Wednesday announced a plan to build the Museum of the Future, a circular building which will house some of the world’s latest inventions and will be a cornerstone of the emirate’s focus on innovation.

“Today we have launched Museum of the Future, featuring innovation labs and a permanent exhibit for future inventions,” UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, said in a message on his official Twitter account.

“Museum of the Future is integrated environment empowering creative minds to test, fund and market ideas for futuristic prototypes & services…. Museum to offer advanced courses and specialised workshops, a destination for the best and brightest inventors and entrepreneurs… Museum of the Future is a first step of many to come, marking the beginning of great achievements,” he added as part of a series of tweets.

According to a video and image released on Wednesday, the circular-shaped building will be located next to the Jumeirah Emirates Towers near Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).

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Dubai ruler unveils Museum of the future