Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced free shuttle bus services to support the anticipated surge of visitors heading to Dubai AI Week 2025, set to take place from April 21 to 25. This initiative aims to simplify transportation and enhance visitor experience by providing seamless connectivity between Al Wasl Club’s dedicated parking areas and Emirates Towers—one of the central hubs of the city’s AI-focused events.
Organised by the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) in partnership with the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI), the five-day event will transform the city into a global meeting ground for experts, innovators, and policymakers in artificial intelligence.
Smart mobility for a smarter future
The RTA’s move to provide free shuttles underscores Dubai’s integrated approach to hosting large-scale international events. By offering convenient transport options, the city is reinforcing its commitment to sustainable urban mobility and smart city goals.
The shuttle buses will run regularly between Al Wasl Club and Emirates Towers, ensuring that attendees, including international guests and local tech enthusiasts, can easily access key venues like the Museum of the Future and AREA 2071. These sites will host a variety of AI-focused gatherings, forums, and exhibitions throughout the week.
Packed agenda: From global summits to AI in schools
Dubai AI Week 2025 is shaping up to be the most expansive edition yet, with a host of high-impact events:
- Machines Can See Summit (April 23–24): Returning for its third edition, this premier AI summit will feature over 20 keynote sessions and panels under the theme “Good AI: Making the World a Safer Place.” Discussions will span sectors such as robotics, autonomous vehicles, art, fashion, and industrial AI.
- AI Week in Schools: A nationwide initiative engaging students in interactive workshops and coding challenges, aimed at nurturing the next generation of AI talent in the UAE.
- Agentic AI Hackathon: Aimed at developers and creators, this hackathon focuses on building next-gen AI applications with real-world utility.
- Global Prompt Engineering Championship: A unique challenge spotlighting one of the most in-demand skills in today’s AI landscape—prompt engineering.
- Dubai Assembly for AI and AI Retreat: These closed-door, high-level events will bring together top government officials, academics, and business leaders to help shape the future of AI governance and strategy.
- Dubai AI Festival: A citywide celebration that includes public exhibits, art installations, and tech showcases, highlighting the impact of AI on everyday life.
Expo zones to showcase startups, universities, and future tech
In addition to the formal summits and workshops, Dubai AI Week 2025 will host interactive expo zones that spotlight the latest innovations from regional and global startups. A dedicated Startup Zone will allow emerging companies to present cutting-edge AI technologies to investors, policymakers, and the public.
The University Showcase will feature UAE institutions’ latest AI research in robotics, machine learning, and human-computer interaction.
Why Dubai AI Week matters now more than ever
As artificial intelligence reshapes industries and economies worldwide, Dubai AI Week positions the UAE at the forefront of global AI discourse. With its mix of high-level policymaking, community engagement, and youth empowerment, the event serves as a blueprint for how cities can embrace AI to drive innovation while ensuring inclusive growth.
According to the organisers, the goal is to foster a dynamic AI ecosystem that engages every segment of society—from school children to tech unicorns, government regulators to global investors.
This development proves that accessibility thrives when seen as a right, not an afterthought in city planning.
Dubai’s AI ambition in motion
Dubai AI Week 2025 is more than a conference—it’s a declaration of the city’s ambition to lead the AI revolution on a global scale. From policy discussions and startup demos to student competitions and artistic explorations, the event promises to be a comprehensive showcase of artificial intelligence in action.
With free shuttle services connecting attendees to the heart of the event, Dubai is removing barriers and encouraging participation at every level. Whether you’re a policymaker, entrepreneur, student, or simply AI-curious, this week is a testament to how a city can bring the future closer—one innovation at a time.
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