A sneak peek into the world's most beautiful building: Museum of the Future in Dubai

Touted as the “most beautiful building in the world,” the Museum of the Future received a gala opening in Dubai, heralding the arrival of another much-awaited landmark in the UAE that has been nine years in the making.

Touted as the “most beautiful building in the world,” the Museum of the Future received a gala opening in Dubai, heralding the arrival of another much-awaited UAE landmark that has been nine years in the making. Credit: PTI Photo

A sprawling seven storey circular building stands at 77 meters and is spread across 30,000 square meters. This imposing structure is situated just a stone’s throw away from the world's tallest construction, the Burj Khalifa, another iconic structure that has been an intrinsic part of Dubai’s skyline. Credit: AFP Photo

The Museum of the Future is the latest addition to Dubai's bold architectural endeavours with futuristic designs. Credit: AFP Photo

The Museum is a permanent exhibition of inspiring visions for the future of humanity and a global centre for inspiration, innovation and the development of solutions to challenges and opportunities in human development. Credit: AFP Photo

Designed by architect Shaun Killa of Killa Design, the building was conceived as an architectural and cultural icon, and is a remarkable feat of computer-aided design and engineering. Credit: Reuters Photo

It is illuminated by 14,000 meters of light lines, tracing Arabic calligraphy representing three quotes on the future by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Credit: Reuters Photo

A woman walks through an exhibit at the Museum of the Future in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Credit: Reuters Photo

The 1,024 panels were selected to represent a kilobyte, or 1,024 characters, the press release stated. Credit: AFP Photo

The museum is fed with 4,000 megawatt-hours per year of solar power generated by a dedicated solar park and meets the highest global standards of sustainability. Credit: Reuters Photo

Members of the museum staff stand in an exhibit at the Museum of the Future in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Credit: Reuters Photo

A member of museum staff handles an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) at the Museum of the Future in Dubai. Credit: Reuters Photo