Culture From Dubai's AI-powered Emirati family to drones delivering food and medicine, 2025 has been a landmark year for innovation in the UAE. Across technology, mobility, and smart city initiatives, the country continues to push boundaries, blending futuristic solutions with cultural and practical impact.

UAE best launches: AI-powered Emirati Family: Dubai launched the world's first AI-powered Emirati family (Mohammed, Salama, Rashid, and Latifa) designed to make government services more engaging and culturally relatable. The initiative showcases the city's use of AI to provide smart, inclusive, and culturally sensitive communication with residents. Digital Dubai unveils all member of the first Emirati virtual family. pic.twitter.com/ZjyQkMXFCN — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) August 18, 2025 Drones delivering food: Around 2025, Keeta Drone expanded its high-tech delivery network in Dubai, dropping meals and medicine straight from the sky.

Building on its initial 2024 launch, the service now reaches more areas, cutting out traffic and waiting times. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dr.Eng Suaad Al Shamsi (@dr.eng.suaadalshamsi) Humanoid robots: This year, the UAE showcased advanced humanoid robots, from Dubai's Ameca at the Museum of the Future to robots performing culturally themed dances in Abu Dhabi. Some of the biggest events featured humanoids interacting with visitors, including Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dubai Post | ؏ (@dubaipost) Fully driverless robotaxis: In 2025, Abu Dhabi launched the Middle East's first fully deliveries robotaxi service on Yas Island, allowing passengers to hail self-driving taxis without a safety driver.

Contactless hotel check-in: Dubai has rolled out a citywide contactless hotel check-in system, letting visitors skip queues and head straight to their rooms. Part of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) and developed by the DET, it makes Dubai the first city in the world with a unified biometric check-in across all hotels and holiday homes. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aletihad English (@aletihaden)