Dubai literally puts artificial intelligence in the driver’s seat.
The city’s Roads and Transportation Administration (RTA) has launched an ambitious AI strategy for 2030, promising to cut travel time to up to 30% across the city’s streets. The announcement was published during the first period Dubai AI Week 2025.
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RTA’s strategy is outlined 81 AI-driven projects and plans Will be launched in the next five years. These span traffic signal optimization, intelligent pedestrian systems, predictive maintenance, and even AI-assisted driver evaluation.
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“The strategy aims to strengthen human capital, build a connected AI ecosystem, and lead AI-driven transformation in RTA’s services.” RTA Director General Mattar Al Tayer.
Target
- Reduce travel time by 20–30%
- 25–40% increase in employee productivity
- 10-20% operating cost cuts
- Customer happiness grows 35%
- Companion compliance increases by 30–50%
Dubai is turning AI into the backbone of its transportation infrastructure. From big data analytics to the generative AI in its virtual assistant “Mahboub,” the city is building a future in which traffic is becoming smarter, faster and more sustainable.
The strategy is linked to the UAE’s broader AI 2031 vision and is built on RTA’s existing data platform, which has processed 670 transport data and supports more than 280 data points in 49 systems.
AI actions in the real world
RTA has deployed AI in over 40 use cases, including:
- Predicting bus maintenance
- Passenger feedback sentiment analysis
- Predict parking demand
- Smart water and energy use on the subway
Another 45 AI use cases are being studied, including upgrades to Dubai’s public bus network and energy efficiency systems.
Dubai’s AI-powered transportation future is no longer futuristic – is now developing. If successful, your commuting and commuting in the city will be shorter, smoother, and smarter soon.
