Dubai's Museum of the Future has achieved a major construction milestone with the attachment of the last component to its facade, in the final preparations for completing the future landmark which embodies the UAE's unique urban achievements, reported state news agency Wam.

 

Located in the Emirates Towers area near Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, the 30,000-sq-m and 77-m-high iconic building has an instantly recognisable shape, epitomised by its futuristic stainless steel façade with illuminated glazed Arabic calligraphy. 

 

Seven floors of exhibition space will showcase innovative and futuristic concepts, services, and products for the future of cities.

 

Along with the Emirates Towers, the Dubai International Financial Centre and the Dubai World Trade Centre, the magnificent structure adds to the emirate's distinguished track record of architectural masterpieces, it stated.

 

The Museum of the Future is a global monument of urban excellence and a quintessential Emirati contribution to delivering a brighter future, remarked HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.

 

He was speaking at a ceremony to mark the attachment of the final piece to the facade of the Museum of the Future.

 

"These represents an innovation-driven area that will drive sustainability and advance the development process, he added, noting that the museum has already gained global fame even before its opening thanks to its one-of-a-kind design, he stated.

 

Sheikh Mohammed pointed out that the Museum of the Future represents a global architectural and engineering icon that would be harnessed to build human miracles capable of using the museum to shape a better future.

 

"We are not after architectural wonders, but we rather seek to unleash human potential to create a better future that abounds in miracles and testifies to the remarkable achievements made by the UAE. Dubai will continue to deliver architectural masterpieces as the world continues to be in progress for those who know exactly what they want," he added.

 

The museum, which stands encased in stainless steel adorned with Arabic calligraphy, will upon completion represent a showplace for a new era - a centre of creativity and hope where the visitor can see, touch and shape the country's shared future. 

 

Combining elements of exhibition, immersive theater and themed attraction, the Museum of the Future invites its visitors to look beyond the present and take their place within possible worlds to come.

 

"A universal architectural icon, the Museum of the Future combines between our authentic Arab culture and far-reaching ambitions. It is a global engineering icon, but speaks the Arabic language," he added.

 

"The Museum of the Future will bespeak urban excellence upon its completion," 

Sheikh Mohammed affirmed while being shown around the progress of work at the landmark's facade. 

 

He was briefed by the team of the Dubai Future Foundation, the body in charge of the project, on the key design techniques, architectural styles and state-of-the-art solutions wielded in accomplishing the cultural landmark which is set to be the one of the most beautiful architectures in the world.

 

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai affirmed that Dubai and the UAE will continue on the path of creativity in various fields thanks to the talent and determination to lead in the field of creating the future.

 

"Today we stand before one of the most innovative buildings in the world. A testament to Dubai and the UAE’s leadership in creative design, engineering, and architectural uniqueness," he stated.

 

"We are creating the future and developing future strategies that will mark the industry of the future. Our goal is to adopt new models for future governments by bringing about a comprehensive change in the system of governments, relying on our young national cadres who are able to take responsibility and turn challenges into opportunities," he added.