History was made today as Dubai's first commercial autonomous vehicle service launched on Sheikh Zayed Road, marking the beginning of a new era in urban mobility that will transform how the city moves.
First in Middle East
Fleet of 500 autonomous vehicles serving 25km dedicated corridor
The Future Arrives
After five years of testing, regulatory development, and infrastructure preparation, Dubai has launched the region's first fully autonomous passenger service. The sleek, electric vehicles—manufactured by Cruise in partnership with Dubai's RTA—glide silently along dedicated lanes at speeds up to 80 km/h.
"Today, we're not just launching a transport service. We're opening a new chapter in human mobility. These vehicles are safer than human drivers, more efficient, and accessible 24 hours a day."
— Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman, Roads and Transport Authority
How It Works
Book via App
Request a ride through RTA's autonomous vehicle app or DubaiNow
Meet at Station
Walk to one of 50 designated pickup points along the corridor
Enjoy the Ride
Relax in a premium cabin with WiFi, climate control, and entertainment
Arrive Safely
Vehicle drops you at your destination with perfect precision
Safety Systems
Each vehicle is equipped with redundant safety systems that exceed human capabilities:
360° LiDAR
Sees 300 meters in all directions, even in darkness
12 HD Cameras
Visual redundancy for object recognition
V2X Communication
Talks to traffic lights and other vehicles
Triple Redundancy
Backup systems for steering, braking, and computing
By the Numbers
Expansion Plans
RTA has announced an aggressive expansion plan that will see autonomous vehicles covering 25% of all Dubai trips by 2030. Next year, services will extend to Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai, and Dubai International Airport.
Sheikh Zayed Road corridor (Current)
Marina, Downtown, Airport connections
Full Business Bay integration
Citywide network completion
