The rollout of improvements is already tangible along the coastline and in parks. Adapted public beaches now offer accessible routes, walkways and rest areas designed for wheelchairs, Braille signage, accessible toilets and changing rooms, and reserved parking spaces. Jumeirah Night Beach 2 features dedicated equipment for People of Determination and older adults, while Al Mamzar Beach Park hosts the Middle East’s first emergency evacuation system designed for this community, with visual alerts, evacuation messages, and long-range loudspeakers, as well as guidance devices that help orient visitors with hearing or visual impairments.
In the city’s major green spaces—Mushrif National Park, Creek Park, Zabeel Park, Safa Park, Mamzar Beach Park, and the Quranic Park—upgrades meet international accessibility standards. These include navigable paths, maps and Braille signage, inclusive playgrounds, accessible restrooms, and reserved parking. Many of these sites offer calm rooms for visitors with autism and staff trained in sign language, a key resource for fostering more comfortable and safe visits. Thanks to these measures, 80% of Dubai’s public parks are now fully accessible.
The commitment to accessibility extends to urban landmarks. At Dubai Frame, for example, there are dedicated parking bays, voice assistance, tactile Braille maps, wheelchair charging stations, and accessible restrooms; the landmark also holds a Guinness World Record for the world’s longest tactile Braille handrail, at 319.11 meters. These measures will be complemented with new sensory rooms, adapted play areas, and additional mobility routes to further enrich every visitor’s experience.
Technology is another pillar of the strategy. The “Makani” project provides an interactive accessibility map that, under a unified addressing system, pinpoints everything from reserved parking spaces and step-free entrances to accessible bus stops, improving service efficiency and emergency response. In parallel, the city is strengthening urban safety by expanding its seismic monitoring network—with five new stations—and through the “Dubai Safe (DB-Safe)” app, which issues visual and audio alerts in the event of earthquakes. Robots are even used in educational workshops to raise awareness among children and People of Determination about natural hazards and self-protection.
These actions are accompanied by initiatives in community participation and the circular economy. The “Access Ambassadors” program trains community members and strategic partners to promote Dubai’s Universal Design Code, driving public and private buildings to advance toward full accessibility. Meanwhile, the Accessible Recycling Center—developed with the Community Development Authority and the Center for People of Determination—offers a drive-through drop-off model, operates 24/7 on solar power, and uses smart sensors to monitor capacity, bringing recycling closer to more people and removing usage barriers.
“The well-being, autonomy, and happiness of People of Determination are at the heart of our priorities,” the Municipality underscores, framing its participation in AccessAbilities Expo as an opportunity to show how accessibility translates into quality of life, inclusive tourism, and global competitiveness. The city emphasizes that inclusion is not an add-on but a daily practice embedded in its infrastructure, service culture, and leisure offering. For families, senior travelers, people with reduced mobility, or those with specific sensory needs, the progress is clear: beaches and parks designed from the start so everyone can enjoy them.
With these measures, Dubai consolidates its position as an international leader in accessibility, demonstrating that inclusive design is the best investment for a city that aims to be, at once, an exceptional place to live, work, and visit. The immediate goal is to continue expanding coverage, strengthen staff training, and scale the technological solutions that are already delivering results. In short, accessibility has become a standard of urban and tourism quality—and Dubai is accelerating in that direction.
