Museum of Future garden to be home to 100 plant species

Designed to house about 100 species of trees and plants, the gardens will be a reflection of the UAE's natural diversity and ecological heritage.

Featuring ghaf, sidr, palm and acacia trees, which are well adapted to local environmental conditions, the garden is equipped with a smart, automated irrigation system and supports local bee and bird populations.

The landscaping of the Museum was meticulously planned and planted to host these resilient native plant species that can adapt to the desert climate.

An official statement said the irrigation techniques were designed to adapt to the UAE’s dry weather that reaches close to 50 degrees Celsius in summer, with the average rainfall of 130mm per year.

"The plateau’s steep slopes allow quick water run-off, removing the need for water-intense flood irrigation.

"Additionally, water collection and recycling systems are used to reduce water wastage by approximately 25 per cent."