MORE FUTURE FORWARD: breathtaking futuristic cities for more unique travel experiences
Baroque architecture will feel so blasé after a visit to these breathtakingly futuristic cities. Get more out of your next holiday by checking out these spine-tingling locales. They’re guaranteed to cause a few ‘oohs’ and ‘ahhs’ as you take in their jaw-dropping splendour.
Singapore
You’ll never ‘ooh and ahh’ more than on a visit to this Southeast Asian city-state is often called a city of the future, rightly so! The futuristic Marina Bay Sands Hotel and SuperTree Grove at Gardens in the Bay with take your breath away, while flexible toll prices and a computer system for monitoring cab use are surefire signs of an uber futuristic metropolis. Don’t miss it!
Masdar City, United Arab Emirates
You’ll be smitten with this stunning complex next to the airport of Abu Dhabi. With more eco-friendly action sure make your jaw drop, features include solar energy, clean-energy mass transit, naturally “cooled” city streets—and even “green” policemen to make sure nothing goes to waste.
Los Angeles, USA
Your jaw will drop upon learning that this awe-inspiring techy Los Angeles in California becomes the first on earth to control its street lighting entirely through mobile and cloud-based technologies. See it to believe it!
Helsinki, Finland
For those who like to stay connected, Helsinki is perhaps the most connected it gets—wifi is free all across the Finnish capital. Talk about a magical car-free wonder world, Helsinki is aiming to do away with cars thanks to a smartphone app that allows users to book bike and taxi shares with just the click of a button.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
What could be more magical than dreamy floating neighbourhoods atop shimmery aquamarine waters? Such things are the norm in Dubai, where futuristic architecture is at its finest. There are even new plans to create a green economy of buildings, sustainable energy and environmental tourism. It’s a must-see!
Barcelona, Spain
With more wow-factor than you’ve ever experienced, Barcelona has it all—beach, history and seriously futuristic plans. You’ll love the phone chargers at bus stops to power up on the go, interactive visitor info screens and LED street lights to help you find your way through paradise.
Hong Kong
This eye-opening Hong Kong is popular for good reason—it’s so futuristic it will put butterflies in your stomach. The Octopus Cart lets you pay electronically at the grocer, in the car park and on public transportation and so much more. Cars might even be a thing of the past in Hong Kong: the metro is so wonderful only 10% of its citizens drive.
