Museum of the Future Ticket in Dubai

The Museum of the Future is not a traditional museum — there are no ancient artefacts, no velvet ropes, no "do not touch" signs. Opened in February 2022 by the Dubai Future Foundation, it is a living laboratory of human imagination designed to answer one question: What does tomorrow look like? The building itself sets the tone: designed by Killa Design, its hollow ellipse exterior is clad in 14,000 square metres of Arabic calligraphy quoting Sheikh Mohammed, with robots precision-cutting nearly 1,000 unique steel moulds to achieve a shape never before seen in public architecture.

Inside, five thematic floors guide visitors through outer space, ecological restoration, human wellness, near-future technology, and children's futures. Exhibits on the Tomorrow Today floor are regularly refreshed with real-world breakthroughs, meaning no two visits are ever quite the same.

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Your Museum of the Future experience unfolds as a top-down narrative journey across five floors, each transporting you to a completely different world in the year 2071.

Floor 5 – OSS Hope (Orbital Space Station)

Your journey begins aboard the OSS Hope, a fully immersive simulation of a space station orbiting 600 km above Earth. A space elevator whisks you up in four and a half minutes, where you can explore command centres, spacecraft habitats, and apply for fictional crew missions — from Asteroid Fleet Pilot to Junior Bio Designer. The simulated window view of Earth is one of the most photographed moments in the entire museum.

Floor 4 – The Heal Institute

The Heal Institute explores ecological restoration through a cutting-edge future research facility. You walk through a digital Amazon rainforest alive with scent and sound technology, and interact with the Vault of Life — an archive housing the genetic data of over 2,400 species. Science and nature, working together to heal the planet.

Floor 3 – Al Waha (The Oasis)

After the sensory intensity of the upper floors, Al Waha deliberately slows everything down. Using water, light, music, scent, and vibration, it delivers a multi-sensory wellness experience centred on mindfulness and spiritual well-being — a quiet reminder that the future must include stillness too.

Floor 2 – Tomorrow, Today

Tomorrow Today brings you face-to-face with real, working technologies across AI, robotics, urban mobility, and renewable energy — innovations shaping the world right now. The floor also opens onto the outer viewing deck inside the museum's hollow void, offering one of Dubai's most spectacular and unexpected skyline views.

Floor 1 – Future Heroes (Children's Zone)

Dedicated to the next generation, Future Heroes is an interactive learning zone built around Imagine, Design, and Build. Through missions, hands-on challenges, and role-play, children under 10 are encouraged to think like the problem-solvers and innovators the world will need tomorrow.

• Your Museum of the Future ticket in Dubai includes:
• Full entry to all five exhibition floors and the viewing deck
• Access to all interactive installations, simulations, and experiences
• Complimentary Wi-Fi across all levels
• Access to the gift shop, café, and onsite dining areas
• Hotel transfers (available as an add-on at the time of booking, covering centrally located areas including Deira, Bur Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, and Marina)

Not included: Audio guides (available separately), personal purchases, and guided tours unless booked as part of a package.

The museum is open daily from 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM, including weekends and public holidays. Last entry is at 7:30 PM, as tickets are timed and allocated to specific slots. Most visitors spend between 2 to 3 hours exploring all five floors; if you plan to engage deeply with every exhibit, allow up to 4 hours.

Museum of the Future Location: Sheikh Zayed Road, Trade Centre 2, Dubai, UAE — directly adjacent to the Jumeirah Emirates Towers. While visiting the Museum of the Future, you can also explore nearby attractions like Dubai Garden Glow and The Green Planet, both just a short drive away

• Dress Code: Smart casual is recommended. Clothing should be modest and respectful of UAE cultural norms — avoid very short shorts, sleeveless tops, or beachwear.
• Photography: Photography is welcome throughout most of the museum. Flash photography, tripods, and selfie sticks are not permitted. Certain gallery sections may have additional restrictions — follow the signage as you go.nder 11 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Children under 4 enter free, with their ticket collected at the venue on the day.
• Accessibility: The museum is fully wheelchair accessible. Free wheelchairs are available at the lobby and on each exhibition floor, subject to availability. A dedicated sensory room is also available for visitors who need a quieter environment.
• Wi-Fi and Language: Complimentary Wi-Fi is available across all floors. Audio content and subtitles are provided in both Arabic and English.

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By Metro (Recommended): Take the Dubai Metro Red Line to Emirates Towers Station. An air-conditioned covered walkway connects the station directly to the museum — the easiest and fastest way to arrive.

By Bus: Dubai Bus routes 27, 29, and X22 stop near Emirates Towers and are within walking distance of the museum.

By Car: The museum is located on Sheikh Zayed Road adjacent to the Jumeirah Emirates Towers. Limited chargeable parking is available on-site; valet parking is offered for Pioneer Pass holders.

By Taxi/Ride-hailing: Uber and Careem drop-off directly at the museum entrance. Simply say "Museum of the Future, near Emirates Towers" to any driver. By Hop-on Hop-off Bus: The museum has a dedicated stop on the Red Route of both Big Bus Tours and City Sightseeing Dubai.

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The museum is equipped with a full range of onsite amenities to make your visit comfortable and complete:

• Café and Restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating areas
• Gift Shop stocking Museum of the Future-inspired clothing, accessories, collectibles, and stationery
• Library for visitors who want to explore deeper reading material
• Prayer Room available for Muslim visitors
• Sensory Room for visitors who need a quieter, calmer environment
• Wheelchair Docks in the lobby; free wheelchairs available on every exhibition floor
• Lecture Hall accommodating up to 345 guests for talks and events

The museum is open 365 days a year, including public holidays. For the most comfortable experience:

Best overall time: Weekday mornings from opening at 10:00 AM, when crowds are lightest

Best season: November through early December and the first half of March offer good weather with slightly fewer crowds than the peak winter rush

Peak season (busiest): Late December through February — the weather is ideal but the museum is at its most crowded

Avoid: Weekend afternoons and UAE public holidays if you prefer quieter conditions

Since tickets are timed and sell out regularly, we strongly recommend booking your Museum of the Future ticket in Dubai at least a few days in advance, especially if visiting between November and March.