Alif - The mobility pavilion

The heart-pounding motion of speeding ideas and vehicles alike take shape in Alif – The Mobility Pavilion: a ribbed, curvy, three-sided structure wrapped in highly reflective stainless steel metal cladding, inspired by chrome fenders and aircraft wings.

Alif's mirror-like surface captures movement, making the building seem alive and in motion.

Throughout our existence – from our very first steps out of Africa to space travel to our interconnected digital world – mobility has driven the development of humankind.

We’ve moved from the desert to Mars and from the distant past to the near future.

See how mobility will continue to transform the way we live, connect with people, understand different cultures, and exchange knowledge and ideas.

Meet the larger-than-life, nine-metre-tall historical giants of mobility whose innovations helped navigate the world and paved the way for the technology we use today.

Move beyond earth’s frontiers as you reach for space and feel empowered to explore uncharted territories and create the future you want.

He is talking about the fact that the pearl diving era is coming to an end (the scene is set in the 1950s) and that he needs to find new ways to provide for his children.

He is reaching for the pearl in the next room; on the pearl we see the development of the Dubai Creek from 1920-1970, so you could say he’s also reaching for the modern world.