In a pioneering step towards redefining the concept of urban delivery, the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, in collaboration with the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department an Keeta Drone company, launched a new route for food delivery using unmanned aircraft in the Nad Al Sheba area. This initiative represents an ideal model for successful public-private partnership and reflects Dubai’s commitment to adopting innovative and sustainable solutions.
This innovative service enables drones to deliver food orders from restaurants and cafés located in Nad Al Sheba Avenue Mall to residents in the area, with the aircraft landing point at Nad Al Sheba Grand Mosque. This project is not limited to being an innovative logistical solution but carries important social and environmental dimensions.
Environmentally, this service contributes to reducing carbon emissions and traffic congestion, as drones replace traditional vehicles in short-range delivery operations. Socially, choosing Nad Al Sheba Grand Mosque as a landing point reflects the project’s cultural and social sensitivity and confirms the possibility of integrating advanced technology with local values and traditions.
The Keeta Drone partnership with government entities represents an exemplary model of how public and private sector efforts can combine to achieve common goals. Whilst the government provides the regulatory framework and logistical support, the private company offers technical expertise and innovative solutions, leading to results that exceed what either party could achieve alone.
The success of the Keeta Drone project in Dubai opens the door to expanding these services to include other areas in the emirate and positions Dubai at the forefront as a leading city in implementing future delivery technologies. It a living example of how ambitious vision and thoughtful planning can transform dreams into tangible reality that serves society and preserves the environment.
Keeta Drone’s Smart and Sustainable Route
A Pioneer Model for Public-Private Partnership


