Future Shapers Internship Programme

Life at Dubai Future Foundation
Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) aims to realize the wise vision of Dubai’s leadership to institutionalize the envisioned future and forward-thinking methodologies, while positioning Dubai as the leading city of the future. In partnership with its local and global partners from governments, companies, startups, and entrepreneurs, DFF drives joint efforts to collectively imagine, design, and execute the best possible future for humanity.

Under the supervision of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of DFF, DFF runs and oversees pioneering initiatives such as the Museum of the Future, Area 2071, The Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution UAE, Dubai Future Accelerators, Dubai Future Labs, Dubai Future Academy, Dubai Future Forum, and many more.Together, we bring bold ideas to life, empower innovators, and build the capabilities needed to shape a better tomorrow.

For more information about Dubai Future Foundation, visit www.dubaifuture.ae 

Where does this role fit into the bigger picture?
At Dubai Future Foundation, interns become part of teams exploring emerging technologies, designing breakthrough initiatives, solving real-world challenges, and helping shape the future of Dubai and beyond.

This isn't a traditional internship. It's an invitation to learn by doing, think differently, ask better questions, and work alongside people who believe the future is something we create—not something we wait for.

Whether your passion is AI, sustainability, design, engineering, business, communications, policy, data, events, entrepreneurship, or something completely unexpected, there's a place for bold thinkers here.

What will your future look like?
During your internship, you will be able to:

• Help bring ambitious ideas from concept to reality.
• Explore emerging technologies and future trends.
• Work on projects that create real impact across Dubai and beyond.
• Collaborate with innovators, entrepreneurs, government leaders, researchers, and creatives.
• Support the delivery of world-class events, experiences, and future-focused initiatives.
• Conduct research that influences strategies and decision-making.
• Turn ideas into presentations, prototypes, campaigns, or solutions.
• Learn how innovation happens—not in theory, but in practice.
• Leave your fingerprint on projects that matter.

Why this internship matters
At Dubai Future Foundation, you'll tackle meaningful challenges, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to work that helps shape the future of Dubai and beyond. Every project is an opportunity to learn, every conversation is an opportunity to grow, and every idea has the potential to make a difference.

Your experience at DFF
As a Future Intern, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Work on meaningful projects with real-world impact.
• Learn from some of the brightest minds across industries.
• Experience innovation from the inside out.
• Develop practical skills that no classroom can teach.
• Expand your network across government, startups, academia, and global organizations.
• Grow in an environment that celebrates curiosity, experimentation, and bold thinking.
• Build confidence, capability, and experiences that will shape your career.

We welcome curious, motivated, and forward-thinking students and recent graduates who meet the following criteria:

• • Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or recently graduated.

  • Curiosity: Passionate about learning, exploring new ideas, experimenting, and solving problems.

  • Future-focused mindset: Interested in innovation, technology, entrepreneurship, sustainability, policy, design, or exploring how the future is shaped.

  • Collaboration: Enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and perspectives.

  • Initiative: Proactive, adaptable, and willing to take ownership of tasks and explore new approaches.