Expected to be completed by September and unveiled to the public during the National Day celebrations in December, the AED600 million (USD547 million) museum will showcase the holistic story of the country's development from pre-union throughout the entire time span of unity.

Recently H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, ruler, Dubai, viewed and approved the design of the corporate identity of the establishment which was inspired by the colours of the national flag, the federal identity and the seven emirates.