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, developing innovative initiatives, solving real-world challenges, and helping shape the future of Dubai and beyond.

This is more than a traditional internship. It is an opportunity 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 interests lie in AI, sustainability, design, engineering, business, communications, policy, data, events, entrepreneurship, or an entirely different field, there is room for fresh perspectives and bold ideas.

What Will Your Future Look Like?

During your internship, you will have the opportunity to:

• Explore the future: Discover emerging technologies, trends, and ideas shaping tomorrow.

• Turn ideas into action: Help transform ambitious concepts into practical solutions.

• Make a real impact: Contribute to projects addressing challenges across Dubai and beyond.

• Collaborate across disciplines: Work with innovators, entrepreneurs, government leaders, researchers, and creatives.

• Support exciting initiatives: Contribute to the delivery of events, experiences, and future-focused programmes.

• Influence decision-making: Conduct research and develop insights that inform strategies and initiatives.

• Bring ideas to life: Create presentations, prototypes,

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.