Urban Future Week To Explore Sustainable Urban Planning At Museum Of The Future In November 2025

The Museum of the Future, in partnership with Dubai Municipality, will host 'Urban Future Week' on 10–11 November 2025. This event will gather global experts, thinkers, and decision-makers to discuss the future of urban environments. The focus will be on how urban planning can adapt to technological advancements, climate challenges, and social changes while developing actionable strategies for future cities.

Eng. Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director-General of Dubai Municipality, remarked, "The organising of Urban Future Week comes as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Dubai’s position as a global hub for shaping the future of governance and innovation in the urban sector, particularly in light of the rapid transformations the world is witnessing, which call for rethinking how cities are designed, managed and how to best enhance their adaptability."

The programme will highlight the 'Hewi Dubai' initiative, which aims to create inclusive urban spaces centred around people. This project includes areas designed to enhance social values and community bonds while preserving cultural traditions. It also integrates sustainable agriculture by allocating space for local plant cultivation, showcasing a vision for vibrant and environmentally connected cities.

Urban Future Week will delve into key themes influencing tomorrow's cities. Topics include future readiness and urban resilience amidst global technological, climatic, and social shifts. The development of digital infrastructure and emerging urban projects will also be explored. The programme will examine how future communities can evolve by improving quality of life and fostering sustainability.

This strategic platform will feature over 40 speakers from local and international organisations. More than 1,000 participants worldwide are expected to attend. The event includes keynote speeches, panel discussions, interactive dialogues, and exhibitions showcasing innovations in sustainability and urban design. These activities reinforce Dubai’s role as a hub for future foresight and applied innovation.

Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of Dubai Future Foundation, stated that hosting this dialogue at the Museum of the Future reflects Dubai's pioneering role in building resilient cities. He said it provides a platform for knowledge exchange and practical solutions that harness future technologies to meet coming generations' aspirations.

Collaboration Across Sectors

The event highlights the shared commitment between the Museum of the Future and Dubai Municipality to shape an inclusive urban future through public-private collaboration. It serves as a convergence point for policymakers, communities, and industries to drive innovation in creating smarter environments focused on human needs.

Expected outcomes include launching new strategic initiatives in smart infrastructure and strengthening public-private collaboration. Innovative frameworks will be developed to create healthier cities that are more resilient and ready for the future.

Technological Integration

The event will explore using open data, artificial intelligence (AI), and experimental governance to enhance urban sustainability. It will showcase Dubai's vision for designing future cities through collaboration and data-driven planning. By linking urban expansion with climate resilience, it promotes greater integration between academia, communities, and government.

A comprehensive report summarising key insights from Urban Future Week will be published. This report aims to guide future policymaking while reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global platform for shaping tomorrow's cities.

With inputs from WAM