Technical Visits
Get a taste of the future and discover first-hand best practices and real-life implementations through a wide range of technical visits.
Technical visits are available for Expertise and Exchange pass holders only.
Available Visits
| Name of The Visit | Date |
|---|---|
| Al Quoz Bus Depot – Electric Bus Operation | Monday 20 April |
| Autonomous Abra | Monday 20 April |
| Rashidiya Metro Depot | Monday 20 April |
| World Islands + Dubai Ferry (From Al Ghubaiba) | Monday 20 April |
| Tram Depot Visit | Monday 20 April |
| Traffic Management Center | Monday 20 April |
| Entreprise Command Control Center (EC3) | Friday 24 April |
| EXPO 2020 Metro Station | Friday 24 April |
| Museum of the Future – Dubai Mobility Labs | Friday 24 April |
| WeRide Autonomous Taxi | Friday 24 April |
| Aerial Taxi | Friday 24 April |
Registration Information
Register for the Technical Visits
Al Quoz Bus Depot – Electric Bus Operation
Monday 20 April, 10h-12h
Come and see Dubai’s first electric buses. This visit to Al Quoz Bus Depot showcases how electric buses integrate into daily operations, from charging systems to the infrastructure needed to support a sustainable, efficient public transport service. During the visit, you will view the electric buses and gain insights into depot modifications and infrastructure planning needed to support their operation.
Pick up point: Dubai World Trade Center (Summit Venue)
Autonomous Abra
Monday 20 April, 10h-12h
Come and see Dubai’s first electric buses. This visit to Al Quoz Bus Depot showcases how electric buses integrate into daily operations, from charging systems to the infrastructure needed to support a sustainable, efficient public transport service. During the visit, you will view the electric buses and gain insights into depot modifications and infrastructure planning needed to support their operation.
Pick up point: Dubai World Trade Center (Summit Venue)
Rashidiya Metro Depot
Monday 20 April, 10h-12h
Join us for a presentation and live demonstration at the Metro Depot at Rashidiya, which houses 64 trains and the rail operations centre that controls daily operations across both Red and Green Lines. The centre also controls rail traffic, communication systems, electrical transformers, and the electric supply system for trains and stations. It monitors safety systems including the fire-fighting, tunnel ventilation, and the functionality of doors, brakes, and engines on each train. The centre also provides emergency communication channels with rail passengers.
Pick up point: Dubai World Trade Center (Summit Venue)
World Islands + Dubai Ferry (From Al Ghubaiba)
Monday 20 April, 10h-12h
Discover more about enhancing connectivity across Dubai’s coastal zones. This briefing outlines the Marine Department’s Master Plan and the Dubai Ferry’s operational model, designed to support sustainable marine transport while linking key waterfront developments. You will learn how these plans will ensure seamless integration between marine routes, urban mobility, and tourist destinations. And then you will experience it firsthand on a round-trip ferry journey from Al Ghubaiba to the floating bridge. During the trip, operators will highlight key points of interest as well as route planning, safety, and environmental considerations in line with Dubai’s vision for world-class maritime mobility.
Pick up point: Dubai World Trade Center (Summit Venue)
Tram Depot Visit
Monday 20 April, 10h-12h
The Tram Depot at Al Sufouh houses both the Operation Control Centre (OCC) and the Maintenance Depot. The OCC provides centralised control of Dubai Tram services, with location tracking, traffic regulation functions, power supply control, CCTV, passenger information systems, access control, and comprehensive equipment status monitoring.
The Maintenance Depot includes stabling facilities, inspection bays, workshop space, heavy cleaning areas, roof cleaning facilities, sanding areas, and a wash plant for exterior cleaning.
Security Requirement: Passport
Pick up point: Dubai World Trade Center (Summit Venue)
Traffic Management Center
Monday 20 April, 10h-12h
Dubai Intelligent Traffic Systems Centre (DITSC) is the central hub for managing and optimising traffic operations across Dubai’s roads. The centre provides 24/7 city-wide oversight of traffic conditions, allowing proactive management of congestion, incidents, and major planned events. DITSC is powered by iTraffic, Dubai’s custom-built advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS), which integrates real-time data from ITS devices including radar vehicle detectors, Bluetooth sensors, and road weather information systems. This unified platform allows operators to monitor, detect and verify incidents quickly, implement traffic signal control strategies, and deliver timely information. By using analytics, AI, and decision-support tools, DITSC improves journey time reliability and road safety, and supports a resilient, future-ready urban transport system.
Pick up point: Dubai World Trade Center (Summit Venue)
Entreprise Command Control Center (EC3)
Friday 24 April, 10h-12h
The Enterprise Command & Control Centre (EC3) is one of the world’s largest and most modern control centres. It uses intelligent technologies to integrate and control public transport including Dubai Metro, Dubai Tram, taxis, and traffic systems control centres.
Security Requirement: Passport, Visa and EID
Pick up point: Dubai World Trade Center (Summit Venue)
EXPO 2020 Metro Station
Friday 24 April, 10h-12h
EXPO 2020 Metro Station is part of the Dubai Metro network on Route 2020 – an extended branch of the Red Line that opened in June 2021 to support the movement of millions of visitors during the global event. The station reflects Dubai’s commitment to innovation and sustainability through spacious platforms, vending machines, information kiosks, and accessibility features. Its design also embraces the Expo’s theme of ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’ through futuristic design elements.
Pick up point: Dubai World Trade Center (Summit Venue)
Museum of the Future – Dubai Mobility Labs
Friday 24 April, 10h-12h
The Museum of the Future is Dubai’s iconic torus-shaped building showcasing futuristic concepts combining immersive theatre with exhibitions on science, technology, and innovation to inspire a positive future for humanity. On this visit, you will discover more about Dubai Mobility Labs (DML) – a pioneering initiative led by RTA to create a robust testing environment for new vehicles and revolutionise transport in Dubai.
Security Requirement: TBC
Pick up point: Dubai World Trade Center (Summit Venue)
WeRide Autonomous Taxi
Friday 24 April, 10h-12h
Experience self-driving mobility in action with this 15-minute autonomous vehicle tour. This project aims to launch Self-Driving Taxis in Dubai during the first quarter of 2026, with a target of 4,000 vehicles by 2030, in collaboration with RTA’s partners: Baidu Apollo, WeRide & Uber, and Pony.ai.
Pick up point: Dubai World Trade Center (Summit Venue)
Aerial Taxi
Friday 24 April, 10h-12h
Dubai Aerial Taxi Project is a pioneering strategic initiative led by Dubai Roads and Transport Authority, aiming to bring about a shift in urban mobility by introducing advanced aerial modes into the emirate’s integrated transportation network.
Security Requirement: TBC
Pick up point: Dubai World Trade Center (Summit Venue)