Dubai’s Museum of the Future to close for revamp: Looking back at its journey

Inside the evolution of Dubai’s Museum of the Future ahead of its next chapter

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Virendra Saklani, Chief Visual Journalist
2016 : Construction site of Museum of the Future along with the towers on Shaikh Zayed road near Emirates Towers,in Dubai.
2016 : Construction site of Museum of the Future along with the towers on Shaikh Zayed road near Emirates Towers,in Dubai.
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Dubai’s Museum of the Future will close in September 2026 for a major exhibition revamp, marking a new chapter for the iconic landmark. Look back at its journey since opening in 2022, from its futuristic architecture to immersive experiences that made it a global attraction.

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2017: Construction picking up pace
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2018: Building taking shape.
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2019: Calligraphy panels being installed.
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2022: Museum of the Future ahead of its opening.
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2022: official opening of the iconic landmark Museum of the Future on Shaikh Zayed road in Dubai
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Museum of the Future in UAE colours on National Day.
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Visitors inside Museum of the Future.
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Dubai's Museum of the Future will temporarily close in mid-September 2026 for a major exhibition overhaul since opening, with an entirely new generation of immersive experiences set to debut in the first quarter of 2027.
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