August 07, 2024
The city of Dubai is filled with a number of extraordinary tourist’s attractions and attractive landmarks that are widely recognized globally. The museum of the future is one of the most awaited projects that is a torus-shaped development. The museum has the extraordinary feature of transporting visitors to 2035 with the knowledge of modern science and technology. It is situated on Sheikh Zayed Road, close to the Emirates Towers and DIFC. The museum is not just a skyline landmark, but rather depicts the representation of Dubai’s future in establishing itself as one of the most advanced and emerging cities of the United Arab Emirates.
The museum's outlook on the future is positive, promising a more compassionate society and a more robust global economy by showcasing how cutting-edge technologies can improve our lives, health, wellbeing, and spirituality. Modern technology features the use of augmented reality and artificial intelligence to space flights. The interesting perspective is that it identifies how the change in technology can affect people’s social and family lives. The museum simultaneously demonstrates how technology can improve our bodies and minds. The museum also put a focus on the change in economic and social interaction with the advancement in modern technology.
The three underlying themes that the museum focuses on are how robots and artificial intelligence improve human mental and physical capabilities, the relation between humans and robots and lastly on how the development of artificial intelligence technologies can affect the management and decision-making processes. It mainly covers technology in industries across health, climate change & food security.
Architecture of the Museum
The Museum of the Future Dubai, designed by Killa Designs, has an open center and is formed like a gleaming silver oval. The green hill, the building, and the void are the three parts of the structure, which is situated adjacent to Emirates Towers. The shining, modern oval depicts humanity, while the verdant hill represents the planet earth. The void of the building represents innovation.
Art and poetry are evident aspects of the Museum of the Future’s building design. Visitors can find Arabic calligraphy engraved on the exterior, including insightful future-related quotations from the Prime Minister of the UAE, H.H Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The exhibition space has two linking bridges, one connecting to the Emirates Tower Metro Station and the other to Jumeirah Emirates Tower.
Above a podium with three stories and a F&B deck, the museum has seven floors. The Events Hall is located on Level 7, while Level 6 is designated as private, indicating that it is only available to VIPs. During a two-hour guided tour, visitors are plunged in a journey of imagination on the final five floors, where the future actually comes to life. Their virtual avatar guide, and a human tour guide are with them on that excursion.
Inside Different Levels inside the Museum
Ground Floor:
A cafe with a superb selection of delectable food and beverages is located on the ground floor. Additionally, behind a glass window, a robot barista can be seen brewing coffee for customers. The gift shop is located on the opposite side of the lobby, where visitors can purchase mementos including magnets, notepads, keychains, tote bags, and more.
Level 01:
Level 01 is specifically designed for the younger members of the museum, this helps them indulge in the whole new world of imagination and experience delightful experiences of enjoyable missions and receive badges for their accomplishments.
Level 02:
A showcase of constantly evolving technologies can be found in this section of the museum. Models of futuristic electric cars, electric jets, autonomous delivery vehicles, self-driving cars, and a gravity jet suit are on display. The viewing deck entrance, a prime location for the ultimate Instagram shot, is also located on this floor.
Level 03:
Visitors are advised to turn off the devices and go somewhere that promotes happiness and mental health. This section of the museum focuses on scientific healing and employs personal senses to help re-establish a connection with our body, mind, and soul. There are a few of Al Waha's interactive areas where guests can receive various treatments and therapies:
- Visitors can learn about movement therapy and how it can refresh both the body and the mind.
- Feeling Therapy is introduced by placing their hands on a vibrating plate, visitors can experience electromagnetic waves that are thought to have therapeutic benefits.
- Through specific noises, identified as grounding therapy, this area can assist the body in regaining its natural rhythms and proper frequency.
- Connections Therapy - For this task, six people are required to work together while seated around a table and requested to hum into a microphone. This activity encourages teamwork and reestablishing relationships with those close to the self.
- Meditation Center-There is a designated area inside the museum where people can lie down, experience the vibrations, and observe the shadows cast by a projection of water ripples.
Level 04:
After exploring the solar system, it's time for visitors to return to Earth and investigate the Amazon's ecological system. This section attempts to educate people about climate change and the steps that can be taken to create a better, more sustainable future. Another amazing area on this level is the Vault of Life. A DNA lab is located here, where 2,400 genetic codes from various animals, insects, sea life, plants, and seeds are shown in glass cases.
Level 05:
Visitors are taken to a room that simulates a spacecraft by the tour guide/virtual avatar, Aya. The shuttle's windows offer a panoramic view of Dubai's skyline. After that, visitors are taken to the OSS Hope Space, where Aya gives a quick rundown of the station's operations, design, and purpose.
In conclusion, people of all ages are invited to the Museum of the Future to view, interact with, and influence the shared future. Exploring different levels in a museum brings the delightful experience of exploring the possibilities for individual experience with the advancement in technology and learning the use of advancement for personal wellbeing. The museum also highlights the understanding of social and economic change that is altered with the introduction of Artificial intelligence in the present society. The museum brings back visitors to the present with the hope to improve and grow as an individual and as a society with the gradual shift in technology.
