About Us
Sandbox Dubai offers innovators the unique opportunity to test market-ready business models, products, services and technologies in a controlled, real-world environment under adaptive regulatory supervision, guided by industry experts.
As part of the first package of 100 transformative projects under the D33 agenda – aimed at doubling Dubai's economy over the next decade and positioning the emirate as one of the world’s top three city economies – Sandbox Dubai supports the goal of establishing Dubai as a global hub for innovation. This initiative focuses on key areas such as artificial intelligence, real estate technology, health-tech, and green technologies, all designed to tackle critical challenges like climate change.
What industries and technologies do we prioritise?
Our initial focus areas include artificial intelligence, the future of work, PropTech, HealthTech, and GreenTech - key sectors that play a critical role in driving innovation and advancing Dubai’s vision for sustainable economic and social development. By fostering solutions in these areas, we aim to address global challenges, enhance quality of life, and position Dubai as a leader in building a resilient, future-ready economy.
Our Goal
Our mission is to drive economic growth by helping innovators navigate policies, create time-bound testing environments, and modernise regulations to solidify Dubai as a global hub for innovation and economic success.
The story of Sandbox Dubai is a story about sand.
Every morning, the desert dunes are rearranged by the night wind...
Sand symbolises our connection to Dubai's origins, rooted in the desert and natural environment that has shaped this land. Each grain represents flexibility, able to adapt and shift, much like our approach to fostering innovation.
And it is only when we move together, like grains of sand, that we can shift the earth...
Just as grains of sand come together to form vast dunes, our collective strength can drive transformation, creating something far greater than the sum of its parts. Sand also embodies timelessness, linking the traditions of the past with the ambition for future innovation – reminding us that progress is always rooted in a lasting foundation.