Dubai innovation

The Dubai Crown Prince shared a video of the ride on his Instagram account, showing him in the passenger seat of a fully driverless car Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, shared a glimpse of Dubai’s driverless future on his Instagram feed, showing himself in the passenger seat of a fully autonomous vehicle. The video appears to have been filmed near Burj Al...

It demonstrated how AI agents can simplify consumer experiences by handling tasks like finding the best movie seats, optimal showtimes, and closest locations The future of shopping has arrived in Dubai. In a live demonstration, the world’s first AI-powered payment was completed using an AI agent to search, discover, and transact through Agent Pay, which included booking cinema tickets. This...

This milestone marks a pivotal phase in expanding the scope of aerial taxi testing in Dubai to include operations within urban areas in the next stage Dubai's first crewed eVTOL flight made it's journey from Margham to Al Maktoum International Airport, marking a significant step ahead of next year’s air taxi launch. The aerial taxi is fully electric and environmentally friendly, offering...

Emirates has invested Dh85 million to install these biometrics-enabled cameras across Terminal 3, allowing more customers to pass through check-in, immigration and other gates Passengers using smart gates at Dubai International Airport (DXB) Travellers flying Emirates through Dubai can now walk from check-in to boarding without taking out a passport or phone, as the airline begins deploying...

With mosques serving as a hub for many across UAE, the move seeks to use their position as community and service centres Dubai launched its first drone delivery route in the Nad Al Sheba area on Monday, with a mosque serving as a food pickup point. Customers in the area can place their order, through Keeta Drone, for delivery from Avenue Mall restaurants and cafes. The food and drinks will then...

Another highlight is the Trackless Tram, a next-generation autonomous mobility system that operates without fixed rails Dubai has begun trial operations of its much-anticipated aerial taxi, marking a major step toward launching a commercial in-city air mobility service. The Joby S4 aircraft, capable of vertical take-off and landing, is being tested in Dubai’s local environment ahead of its...

The air module, stored in the trunk of a ground mothership vehicle, detaches and reattaches autonomously, enabling seamless transitions between driving and flying Imagine driving deep into the desert, then unfolding your personal eVTOL aircraft to soar above the dunes and take in the UAE from a bird’s-eye view. That futuristic dream could soon become a reality. Aridge, formerly known as Xpeng...

Customer deliveries are projected to be in the second half of 2026 Imagine cruising along Jumeirah Road with your hands off the steering wheel? This is not a far-off possibility as Tensor, a Silicon Valley agentic AI company, will debut its Tensor Robocar — marketed as “the world’s first personally owned Level 4 autonomous vehicle" — at the upcoming Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving...

Vasileios Chatziaslanis, General Manager of Bolt explains how DTC and Bolt’s partnership integrates trusted taxi fleets with cutting-edge technology to transform transportation across Dubai and beyond The partnership between Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) and Bolt, a world-renowned ride-hailing service, officially began in late 2024. Since then, it has been one of the most impactful collaborations in the...

You could soon see humanoids in malls, airports, and even your own home. Here is how Dubai is preparing you for it When Dubai unveiled the Unitree G1 humanoid last month, most people saw a spectacle: a machine that waved at the Dubai Ruler, jogged across a street, and lit up social media feeds. Behind the viral clips, however, lies a larger story. Now, the robot is stepping into spaces where the...