There is a hot air balloon museum that’s coming to the UAE. Yes, it’s touted to be the first in the Middle East, this hot air balloon museum would offer a magical way to start one’s morning as a resident or visitor in the UAE. Called UAE Balloon Museum 7, this is the seventh global edition of the museum, and the UAE is giving it a permanent home on its ground in the region.
UAE To Get A Hot Air Balloon Museum
Opening in partnership with Saga Balloon Museum, which is in Japan, as revealed by WAM, the UAE Balloon Museum 7 marks the seventh global edition of the museum. This museum is being planned as an international platform for the history of hot air balloons and technology. As it happens, the saga calls itself ‘The City of Hot Air Balloons,’ which started back in 1980. It fills the autumn sky with over 100 balloons!
Where Will This Museum Be Located?
It should be noted that the city’s museum opened in October 2016. It is the first permanent Hot Air Balloon Museum in Japan. No matter the weather, you can try balloon flight indoors. The Sharjah-based UAE team, which is being headed by Captain Pilot Abdulaziz Nasser Al Mansouri. However, there is no news about where this hot air balloon museum will be located. But it’s surely going to be worth visiting once it does open.
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The UAE Museum Would Join 6 Existing Museums In The World
As revealed by Fast Company Middle East, this would turn a niche form of aviation into a platform perfect for cultural exchange, technical training, and tourism. In fact, it’s worth mentioning that the agreement was reached during a UAE delegation’s visit to Saga Balloon Museum.
It was perfectly timed with the teams’ participation in the 39th Pacific Cup and the Saga International Balloon Fiesta. It was during this visit that the UAE delegation reviewed technologies and systems. These are being used to manage and develop aviation- and balloon-focused museums. They also exchanged expertise with the Japanese counterpart.
The UAE museum would join six existing museums across the world. There are two in the United States, one in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Japan.
So, if this sounds exciting to you, then don’t forget to stay tuned to the space, as we will reveal more details once they’re out regarding the museum.
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FAQs
Is UAE getting a hot air balloon museum?
Yes, UAE Balloon Museum 7 would be the first hot air balloon museum in the Middle East.
Where are there hot air balloon museums across the world?
The hot air balloon museums across the world are in the Netherlands, the UK, Switzerland, and Japan, and there are two in the USA.
