Dubai Municipality has launched the “Smart Municipality Eye” initiative, an aerial monitoring system that uses unmanned aerial vehicles equipped with artificial intelligence to oversee the city’s green spaces.
The initiative enables mobile oversight of green spaces, evaluates plant health, and provides reporting in real time to predict issues. It enhances the Municipality’s capacity to manage the city, supported by urban data.
Smart Municipality Eye: Dubai deploys drones with Artificial Intelligence for urban green space management
Through the Smart Municipality Eye, drones will conduct aerial and field mapping across Dubai’s green spaces spanning 52 million square metres.
The system analyses vegetation health, detects irrigation or pest-related concerns, and processes data through AI-powered platforms.
This supports a shift towards maintenance that is predictive, addressing challenges before they emerge and ensuring the sustainability and resilience of Dubai’s infrastructure.
In support of the initiative, Dubai Municipality has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Eanan Al Samma for Remote-Controlled Aircraft Manufacturing.
The agreement strengthens cooperation in developing and deploying drone technologies and AI solutions for municipal, field, and inspection operations, reinforcing Dubai’s environmental and urban sustainability objectives.
Dubai signs drone technology agreement during Urban Future Week at Museum of the Future
The MoU was signed by Eng. Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality, and His Excellency Rashid Hamdan bin Khadim Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Eanan Al Samma, during Urban Future Week, hosted by the Museum of the Future in partnership with Dubai Municipality on November 10 and 11.
The event brings together local and global experts and decision-makers to explore the future of urban planning and strengthen cities’ readiness for challenges.
“This collaboration with Eanan Al Samma represents an advanced step in positioning Dubai Municipality as a proactive leader supported by artificial intelligence and drone technologies in managing municipal operations and enhancing field services across the city. We are not merely planting trees; we are designing and preserving Dubaiโs environmental and visual identity with precision. These technologies provide unprecedented capabilities to sustain and maintain our urban assets, contributing every day to making Dubai a more beautiful, sustainable, and liveable city,” Eng. Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality said in a statement.
“We are pleased to partner with Dubai Municipality to advance the use of modern drone technologies in support of sustainability and smart government services. This agreement reflects our shared commitment to developing innovative technological projects and intelligent systems that align with Dubaiโs future vision, enhance operational efficiency, and improve quality of life,” Rashid Hamdan bin Khadim Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Eanan Al Samma added.
Under the MoU, both parties will exchange technical expertise, develop solutions, and pilot operational models that support Dubai Municipality’s objectives for municipal service delivery and urban planning. The partnership reinforces sustainability, resource management, and the enhancement of Dubai’s appeal and liveability.
