A Postcard from the Future

There is something very futuristic about Dubai.

The Burj Khalifa, the Palm Jumeirah, the searing heat...

But that’s not all.

It’s also home to the Museum of the Future – a place that describes itself as a ‘home for optimistic imagination’.

It’s a fascinating place.

But I must admit... there was one exhibit that didn’t fill me with optimism.

It’s called ‘The Vault of Life’.

An archive of over 2,400 laser-etched crystal glass specimens of animals, plants, fungi and marine life, it is a testament to the incredible biodiversity of Planet Earth.

Walking through the vault was deeply poignant, especially given that some of the species on display are already extinct.

And yet it was also a timely reminder of how wonder-full our world is – and how important it is that we take care of it.

 🇦🇪 Dubai, United Arab Emirates, August 2025