You may or may not know that I have family living in Dubai and it is one of the reasons I visit there often.
I planned a quick pre Christmas visit in mid December which is an ideal time to go as its 'winter' there and the temperatures are very pleasant averaging around 25C with minimums of 18C, a welcome respite from the cold for those of us living in the northern hemisphere!
I have visited most (but certainly not all) of the touristy sites on previous trips but as is the way with Dubai, there is always something new to see and the city is constantly expanding at a rate of knots.
This post though, is primarily about a place where you can immerse yourself in the year 2070 as seen by talented designers and visionary artists.
This trip I visited the newly opened Museum of the Future. I had previously seen the impressive glass and steel clad sculptural exterior from the highway but it had not yet been completed.
Designed by architect and long time veteran Shaun Killa, his aim was to represent Dubai's vision of the future, and he has done an incredible job.
The circular building represents humanity; the green mound it sits atop represents the earth; the void represents the unknown future.
It's a very popular attraction and as you can imagine there is always a high demand for tickets so if you know you are going to be in Dubai and want to go, it is best to plan and book in advance to avoid being disappointed.
The cost of a timed entry is AED 149 (£34), free for children under 4, and free of charge for people of determination and their care giver. Hours of opening are 10.00am - 9.30pm every day.
Fun fact - The National Geographic has recognised the Museum of the Future as one of 14 of the most beautiful museums in the world.
I don't want to give away all that's inside as I'd love for you to discover that for yourself.
This really is somewhere I highly recommend visiting - a great place for kids to explore too as the future is really about them.
I'll be back in Dubai in April '23.
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