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Dubai Museum of the Future overhaul and architecture

Overview

The Museum of the Future in Dubai is undergoing a period of transition and architectural highlighting. The institution announced a temporary closure of its current galleries starting September 1 to begin a major overhaul. This redesign aims to introduce a new generation of immersive and interactive experiences aligned with emerging technologies, scheduled to coincide with the museum’s fifth anniversary in early 2027.

Parallel to these operational changes, the museum’s physical structure remains a focal point. The landmark features a torus-shaped design by architect Shaun Killa, characterized by a facade of over 17,000 square meters of stainless steel and glass. This exterior incorporates 1,024 uniquely shaped panels featuring Arabic calligraphy with quotes from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Entities

Dubai · Killa Design · Museum of the Future · Shaun Killa · Mohammad Al Gergawi

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Museum of the Future in Dubai features calligraphy facade

    Dubai's Museum of the Future is a 77-meter tall torus-shaped landmark featuring a steel and glass facade adorned with Arabic calligraphy and set atop a landscaped hill.

  2. 17 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Museum of the Future in Dubai to close September 1 for overhaul

    Dubai’s Museum of the Future will close on September 1 for a major overhaul, aiming to debut new immersive, technology-driven experiences by early 2027.

Sources

ad-hoc-news.de · dailyguardian.ae · dubaibliss.com · gulf-insider.com · gulfnews.com · it-boltwise.de