When you’re heading to the beach, ready to switch your brain off, Dubai is doing the opposite behind the scenes. The emirate has introduced an AI lifeguard system at public beaches, using smart technology to keep a quiet watch over everyone in the water.
What’s good to know is that this isn’t about replacing real lifeguards. The technology works alongside trained teams, giving them clearer information in real time. With smart cameras, sensors, and AI-powered data analysis, it tracks swimmer movement and flags risky behaviour or signs of trouble almost instantly. If something looks off, lifeguards are alerted within seconds.
You’ll also notice digital displays along the shoreline sharing live updates on sea conditions, safety advice, and simple precautions. Basically, your beach days in Dubai are getting smarter, so you can stress less, switch off more, and just enjoy the sea. And if you’re already planning next outing, maybe you’d like to hit Jumeirah Beach 1 that will reopen in early February.
Smart tech is being gradually implemented into other parts of the city daily life, from smart traffic cameras catching violations to AI-powered passport control at airports.
Stay tuned for more updates and city-wide tech initiatives that keep changing how Dubai works and lives.
