Museum of the Future in Dubai: How to get there, ticket prices; things to know

Given the fact that Dubai has constantly looked towards the future, perhaps it is also fitting that the city has an exciting vision of the year 2071. As the skyline features numerous engineering works, the Burj Khalifa building is the most impressive as it is the tallest and most shaped structure in the city. 

As great as it is to mention the tallest structure in the world, the title of ‘the most beautiful building in the world’ also has to go to the Museum of the Future. That is a ringing endorsement from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

The relatively new world’s architecture that has this amazing form is the future museum ‘Museum of the Future’, which allows its guests to make an exciting journey and create their visions of the world in the year 2071.

A solar-powered design, the torus shaped building has Arabic inscriptions which are Sheikh Mohammeds’ quotes. One says: “The future is not something one waits for, it is something one imagines, designs and executes.”

Here is some information on how to enter the emblematic structure which was once named by National Geographic as one of the 14 most beautiful museums on the planet

Timings

• This attraction venue opens from 09.30am to 9.00 pm on all days (Seven is the cut off time for last entry)

What's on each floor?

• The place is composed of seven levels and five of them are themed differently

• Fifth floor, which is called OSS Hope, offers guests a journey through space

• On the fourth floor, the Heal Institute brings you back to the core of the earth and admire the natural wilderness of the Amazon rainforest

• The third floor called Al Waha has to do with the relationship between mind and body.

• The second floor is known as ' Tomorrow, Today ' - the theme is on advancement and higher technology.

• The first floor is children oriented and the area is referred to as ‘ Future Heroes’. The floor also features a variety of interactive activities aimed at helping children work together and be original.

Price of tickets

• Dh149 (Children aged four and older)   

• Children aged less than four years: Free    

• (None can be shown to the customer service at the venue and age proof is necessary)   

• People of determination: Free (of charge, along with one caregiver)

• (None can be shown to the customer service at the venue, and proof of eligibility is necessary)

How to book tickets online

• To avoid the crowd particularly over the weekend and one can also book the slot by purchasing ticket(s) online through the official website www.museumofthefuture.ae/en/plan-your-visit

• Select the number of tickets and click Next

• Select the preferred date and time of the visit. There are various available slots that start from 09:30, every half hour until 19:00. Once done, click Next to move on to the next step

• Then you will land on a page where the requirements include your first name, last name, mail address and the phone number of your choosing. Fill in additionally your details where necessary and conclude with the statement ‘I agree to the terms and conditions and then click Next

• After finishing the form you must go to the payment page. It is required to enter the name on the card, the number of the card, the month and year of expiry, and the security code on the back of the card.

• After doing that, it is also easier because the next step is payment; there is no point in delaying payment after all of the information is already offered.

• The tickets will be sent to your email address that you provided.

How to get there

• Metro

The site is situated close to Jumeirah Emirates Towers and is very accessible due to the city’s excellent transport network. The Red Line on the Metro can also be taken with Emirates Towers Station being the final destination. Access to the Museum of the Future is also simple as a bridge connects the venue to the Metro Station.

• Bus

Bus numbers 27, 29, and X22 can also take you to the Emirates Towers.

• Taxi

Those who prefer not to use the subway or bus for transportation can easily catch a cab.

• Car

It is possible to drive your own car to the venue and have it parked by valets or alternatively leave it in the paid parking areas.

• E-scooter/bicycle

There is also the option of taking your e-scooter or bicycle to the museum and in that case, you will find bicycle racks at the self-park area.

Things to remember

• First things first. Visitors will be encouraged to come earlier than the time slots. If, for any reason, visitors are late for their entry time which has already been allocated to them, the venue administration will help to get them into the next available time slot. However, bear in mind, peak hours might have limited availability.

• Visitors should wear appropriate clothing which so as to not offend the local customs of the UAE.

• There is no restriction on the use of cameras within the building but be careful not to use flash. Video and photo shootings are permitted and confined for personal use purposes only, and not for business.

• Photography and videography may not be permissible for special exhibition galleries and visitors should always inquire with the venue staff, if this is not allowed. 

• Visitors are prohibited from taking selfie sticks and tripods to the venue. The measure has been taken to the benefit of other patrons 

• The venue has got Wi-fi facilities that are free of charge and the visitors may advise the staff of the venue in order to be provided with Wi-fi facilities 

• In case any of the items belonging to the visitors are misplaced on the premises, they may report to the customer care desk of the place.

• The venue is appropriate for wheelchair users and definitely the wheelchair is provided for them without any charge. Visitors may request the staff to bring the wheelchair to them. There is even a special place for parking for the wheelchair users. Provision of lifts, ramps and accessible toilets is also available for disabled individual

• There are no qualified sign language interpreters at the venue however there is audio content with subtitles in Arabic and English

• The hallowed ground is designated as ‘Future Heroes’ which is a children’s floor.

• No food and/or beverages are permitted within the confines of the venue.

• There is no smoking permitted within the confines of the venue.

Visit the Museum of the Future in Dubai! Find out how to get there, how much the tickets are and what else you should know to make this experience unforgettable. To never miss out on any updates, follow Just Dubai!