Dubai Future Forum 2025 will return to the Museum of the Future on Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 November 2025, bringing thousands of futurists, officials and innovators into one building for two intense days of debate. Day two on Wednesday focuses on sustaining those conversations, turning bold ideas from the opening sessions into more practical, collaborative pathways. Organisers describe the gathering as the world’s largest meeting of futurists, with more than 2,500 participants and over 200 speakers expected across the two day programme. The official agenda lists over 70 keynotes, panels and activations spread between the two days, grouped around five themes that stretch from deep existential risk to very practical questions about health systems and infrastructure. Although each session has its own tone, the overall feel is closer to a serious policy and strategy summit than a consumer expo or tech show. For any registered delegate, day two between about 09:00 and 17:00 is the moment when the forum’s big narratives become concrete plans, so it pays to arrive with a clear strategy for how you will use the time.
Day two focus at Museum of the Future
On Wednesday, the second day still takes place entirely inside the Museum of the Future, with sessions distributed across several levels of the building. Attendees move between plenary halls, smaller breakout rooms and immersive installations that use artificial intelligence, extended reality and data driven storytelling to explore different futures. Programmed sessions link directly to the five official themes, which cover exploring the unknown, empowering societies, reimagining health, optimising systems and foresight insights, so day two feels dense rather than repetitive. Because the programme continues from the previous day, conversations that began informally over coffee or during networking often reappear inside formal panels and workshops on the second morning. Attendance suits policy makers, corporate leaders, foresight practitioners and advanced students rather than casual tourists (solo professionals, government delegations, innovation teams). Expect a steady flow of content rather than long breaks, so plan your energy and focus carefully.
Who attends and how access works
The forum is organised by Dubai Future Foundation, which positions it as a high level working meeting for government leaders, international organisations, investors, academics and innovators from around 100 countries. Official communications confirm that general registration has now closed, so new participants cannot sign up on site. Instead, access on 18 and 19 November is limited to people who completed online registration earlier in the year, speakers and guests invited through partner networks such as the Explorers Club. Organisers do not publish a standard public ticket price for the two forum days, and many delegates attend as part of institutional delegations, but separate optional activities during the Networking Day carry prices around 185 AED per experience. For most registered professionals, the monetary cost therefore lies in flights, hotels and time away from other work, not in an individual entry ticket (solo and institutional delegates). Treat Dubai Future Forum 2025 as an invite focused, capacity limited gathering rather than a drop in event.
Badge collection and security on day two
If you have not yet collected your badge before the forum, you still need to allow extra time on Wednesday morning for security and registration checks around the Museum of the Future entrance. Organisers explain that badges are available in the days before the event at a dedicated registration zone in Emirates Towers, and on 18 and 19 November there is a registration tent at the fountain entrance to the museum itself. Because day two starts at 09:00, arriving between 08:00 and 08:30 usually gives enough time for queues, security screening and a quick coffee before the programme restarts. You should also keep your badge visible throughout the day, because floor teams regularly check access at session doors and in some circulation spaces. The event uses standard large summit security measures, so small bags pass through scanners and photography in certain areas may be restricted (professional environment, not suitable for young children). Build at least thirty minutes of buffer time into your arrival window so that badge collection or security queues never make you miss a key session.
Designing a personal agenda for sessions
The official agenda lists more than seventy sessions and keynotes over the two days, so no one can see everything. On day two, many participants focus on consolidating ideas from the opening day by choosing sessions that connect most clearly to their own portfolios, ministries or companies. You might prioritise exploring the unknown and foresight insights in the morning, then turn to reimagining health or optimising systems in the afternoon so that you carry home a balanced set of perspectives. In addition, several immersive AI and XR experiences run alongside the talks as scheduled activations, so it often makes sense to block time for one or two of those rather than trying to squeeze them in between back to back panels. Sharing responsibilities within a delegation also helps, because one colleague can track social impact discussions while another covers financial system or infrastructure sessions, and the group can compare notes later. Create a simple written plan for day two before you arrive, instead of making rushed choices in crowded corridors.
Getting to Museum of the Future on Wednesday
The Museum of the Future stands on Sheikh Zayed Road beside Jumeirah Emirates Towers, with its striking ring shaped structure clearly visible from the main highway. For many participants, the easiest option on day two will be the Dubai Metro Red Line, leaving at Emirates Towers Station and walking through the dedicated link bridge directly to the museum in around six minutes. If you arrive at Dubai International Airport that morning, an official taxi ride to the museum usually takes 15 to 25 minutes outside heavy congestion, at the standard metered city rates. Driving yourself is also possible, yet organisers and local transport guides repeatedly highlight that on site parking is limited, so Metro or ride hailing often feel less stressful. Whichever route you choose, remember that weekday morning traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road can be heavy, especially between 07:30 and 09:30, so factor this into your timing. When in doubt, choose the Metro to Emirates Towers plus a short walk, because this combination stays predictable even when traffic slows.
Parking capacity and nearby options
For delegates who still prefer to drive, the Museum of the Future offers chargeable self parking in its own car parks, but spaces remain strictly subject to availability. Recent visitor guides suggest that parking around the museum typically costs approximately 10 to 15 AED per hour, depending on the location and tariff. If the on site areas are full, drivers often redirect to nearby options such as Emirates Towers parking, Sheikh Rashid Tower parking or car parks near World Trade Centre Metro Station, then return on foot or by Metro. Because day two coincides with normal office hours in the surrounding business district, capacity tightens quickly after about 08:30 on Wednesday morning. Some private garages publish separate flat day rates, but most delegates will still find that public transport or taxis feel more efficient once overall costs and time are considered. Parking capacity is limited, so avoid assuming that you will easily find a space at the last minute.
Travel from other Emirates for day two
Participants travelling from Abu Dhabi for just the Wednesday should treat the trip as a full day commitment rather than a quick commute. Allow at least ninety minutes of driving time each way between central Abu Dhabi and the Museum of the Future, with extra margin if you leave during the early morning peak. From Sharjah, Ajman or Ras Al Khaimah, congestion on the Dubai Sharjah corridor and around the northern interchanges frequently adds unpredictability, so a buffer of sixty to ninety minutes from your starting point still makes sense. Another option involves parking at an outer Red Line station such as Centrepoint or Jebel Ali, then continuing by Metro to Emirates Towers, which can reduce both Salik costs and the stress of driving into central Dubai. For those who combine day two with other meetings, overnight stays in hotels near the museum or in adjacent districts such as DIFC and Downtown Dubai help keep travel times under control (suitable for solo travellers and business couples). Whatever your origin Emirate, treat Dubai Future Forum day two as a full day in the city, not a half day trip.
Extending your visit and city experiences
Because Dubai Future Forum 2025 sits in the middle of a wider programme, many delegates decide to build short stays around it rather than flying in and out for single sessions. Networking Day on Monday 17 November features optional cultural activities around Al Fahidi and Dubai Creek, including heritage tours and meals that currently list prices around 185 AED per participant. Learning Days on Monday 17 and Thursday 20 November also offer separate workshops and academy style content, some of which carry their own enrolment fees, although premium executive programmes can reach tens of thousands of AED for multi week formats. After the forum closes on Wednesday evening, it is easy to reach nearby districts such as Downtown Dubai, Business Bay or City Walk for dinners, informal side meetings or simply time to decompress. Families or partners who travel with delegates can meanwhile explore the Museum of the Future’s public exhibitions or other attractions in the city while the professional sessions run (family friendly city, forum itself geared to adults and solo professionals). If your schedule allows, framing the forum within a two or three day Dubai stay often makes networking and reflection far more effective.
Weather, clothing, traffic and closing checks
Forecasts for Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 November 2025 in Dubai indicate warm, dry conditions, with daytime highs around 31 to 32 degrees Celsius and overnight lows near 21 to 22 degrees, so heat rather than rain will shape your comfort. Looking ahead to the following weekend, Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 November are also expected to stay dry, hazy and hot, with temperatures again close to the low thirties, so there is no sign of disruptive rain or mud for anyone staying on after the forum. Light, breathable fabrics work best outside, yet air conditioning inside the Museum of the Future can feel cool, so carrying a blazer or light layer solves the contrast quickly. Comfortable closed shoes help when you move between floors and walkways, and a reusable water bottle plus regular breaks will make the long day easier. Weekday traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road stays heavy around 08:00 to 09:30 and again after about 16:30, so choosing the Metro or planning early and late taxi journeys usually reduces frustration. All ticket, taxi and parking prices mentioned here should be treated as approximately correct, because organisers and operators may adjust fees at short notice in response to demand or policy changes. According to recent planning guidance shared by editors working with www.few.ae, building generous margins into your travel, badge collection and security timings is the simplest way to protect the value of your Dubai Future Forum 2025 day two experience.
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