New Age Dubai: Witness the city-wide radical restructuring of Dubai towards a Smart City
Dubai has witnessed a radical change in every corner of the city. The reformation of the city is anything but bland. Bracketed and juxtaposed with the likes of the world’s only seven-star hotel, Burj Al Arab, Dubai has truly come of age.
Not just brandishing an obsession with verticality but also a silent restructuring from the ground to top that has metamorphosed Dubai into a hyper-advanced oasis of sorts. Consequent to this, the way the urbanites in Dubai go about doing their daily chores has been redefined brilliantly as well.
Step into Dubai’s Hyper Cityscape: A Glimpse into the Future
Not just a luminous oasis in a sun-scorched sandy expanse, Dubai has truly taken a breathtaking fusion of modernity with sustainability a couple of notches above anything else. This silent reformation is mostly visible in the types of high rises that Dubai now flaunts proudly.
The anatomy of progress that Dubai boasts is not at the cost of sustainability credentials, but it is evident in every edifice that brings an exceptional novelty, be it the architecture, sustainability, or the alignment with the much-touted principles of a smart city.
A couple of advancements that populate this list include:
- Museum of the Future
- Burj Khalifa’s AI-powered systems
- Self-driven taxis
Museum of the Future:
The museum of the future is an architectural novelty, a piece of poetry that flirts with the modern principles of engineering and futuristic concepts in a surreal manner. Richly accessorized with Arabic calligraphy in its outer body, the museum of the future is a tremendous fusion of futuristic design and modern technology. The museum not only offers an immersive experience for the visitors thronging in en masse to witness a truly surreal encounter but also behold an ethereal confluence of futuristic concepts as well.
Burj Khalifa’s AI-powered systems:
Burj Khalifa requires no introduction to the band of global globetrotters and travel aficionados alike. However, for the uninitiated, this gigantic high-rise is controlled and maintained by artificial intelligence-driven principles that deliver an optimized and glitch-free experience.
From climate control to delivering a “Wow” experience to its elite clientele of visitors to elevator security and power consumption, this AI-powered edifice relies heavily on its cobweb of sensors to ensure a trinity of factors under the bracket of the HVAC system. Such usage of hypertechnology ensures that the building is intertwined with the principles of sustainability as well.
Self-Driven Taxis:
Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is on a quest to introduce a fleet of self-driven taxis to solve the twin problem of traffic congestion and mobility. The RTA is in the advanced stage of necessary architecture, laying a web of advanced sensors, communication networks, and regulatory standards. With these changes, Dubai is pursuing a tremendous AI-powered transport system that will not only solve the traffic congestion but also the energy consumption as a whole. These changes will be implemented under the overall umbrella of a smart city.
A Trinity of Ultra-Modern Technology: The Backbone of Smart Dubai
The futuristic concept of Dubai is at the fulcrum of the qualitative changes. These changes are meant to not only bring about a positive change in the lives of its Emiratis but also efficiently juggle the facets of sustainability and smart city initiatives at one go. A trinity of factors is at the helm of all these changes that are mooted to transform Dubai into a modern acropolis of late. These hyper-advanced technologies are:
- 5G Technology
- Blockchain Governance
- Drone Deliveries
With 5G connectivity in sight, Dubai is well poised to usher in a true revolution in the way we communicate with each other and beyond. 5G technology is already proving to be a game-changer in multiple sectors, like communication, transport systems, smart cities, healthcare, and many more. With 5G technology, a lot of positive corollary changes are poised to make our lives that much simpler. For example,
- Internet of Things
- Cloud Computing
- Artificial Technology
Blockchain technology is at the forefront of public administration and governance of compliance. Decentralized data storage and glitch-free distribution of data across the wide network ensure a corruption-free public administration. Such advanced technology is being used in smart contracts, identity verification, and smart voting systems.
Dubai, for instance, has thrown its support right behind the blockchain technology and its implementation. With the Dubai Blockchain Strategy, the authorities are on the definitive quest of making Dubai the first city supported and sustained by blockchain by 2030.
With drone deliveries, the city-state is well on its way to integrate the drone deliveries, thereby reducing the traffic congestion and last-mile logistics. With precise location being the target, drone deliveries not only influence the reverse logistics in a much-improved manner but also implement crucial green logistics as well. Such advanced technology is also ensuring that Dubai will soon become a hub and pioneer in smart transportation as well.
AI and Smart Innovation: Redefining Urbanites’ Daily Lives
Dubai is ensuring that modern AI technology is implemented not just in a macro manner but intertwined in a micro method as well. With AI assisting us in every turn and twist of our daily lives, a level playing field is envisaged. For example, AI is also assisting in the below-mentioned sectors:
- AI-powered public transport (Dubai Metro)
- AI customer service bots (DubaiNow app)
- Smart policing (facial recognition cameras)
However, as AI is assisting in our every turn, there are other areas as well that are going to witness a sea-change in their regular approach with potential customers as well.
- Smart Tourism
- Education
- Healthcare
Be a witness to Dubai’s Urban Revolution in an up-close manner.
Dubai isn’t just including all these technological aspects in the various walks of its citizens but also acting as a global harbinger of a socio-technological revolution that others can follow. Dubai proffers its Emiratis as well as to every global citizen a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see up close the footsteps of a pioneering upheaval.
Dubai is not just a mere oasis of a city. Rather, it mirrors the imprints of tomorrow’s changes right now.
So, come, enjoy, and behold the revolution of the future unfurling itself from the cocoon of the present.
