Supporting Innovation
We contribute to making Dubai a global hub for innovation by enabling innovators to navigate the regulatory landscape and by collaborating with regulators to advance future-ready policymaking.
Are you an innovator facing regulatory challenges?
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, and guided by industry experts.
By providing temporary regulatory relief during the experimentation phase, Sandbox Dubai
allows innovators to better navigate regulatory barriers and accelerate their time to market.
Are you a forward-thinking Regulator?
Collaboration with Sandbox Dubai allows regulators to gather valuable insights to advance evidence-based regulation and holistic, data-driven policy outcomes for Dubai.
Sandboxes Turn Ideas into Market-Ready Solutions
Going through a sandbox allows you to test and develop your innovation within a regulatory framework designed to minimise risk while maximising opportunity. It offers a collaborative environment with direct access to regulators, industry experts, and real-world conditions, helping you refine your product or service, ensure compliance, and accelerate your path to market. A sandbox also enables you to identify potential challenges early on, giving you a competitive edge in driving innovation forward.
Current Sandboxes
Gig Economy Sandbox
The Gig Economy Sandbox aims to examine more flexible ways of working for residents of Dubai and inform relevant regulatory frameworks in key industries to ensure their readiness for the future.
PropTech Sandbox
The PropTech Sandbox aims to explore a regulatory environment that accelerates the adoption of emerging technologies that enhance the efficiency, sustainability, and accessibility of Dubai’s real estate sector.
HealthTech Sandbox
The HealthTech Sandbox supports the commercialisation of emerging technologies in healthcare with the goal of rapidly advancing Dubai as a global hub for health innovation.
Coming Soon
Sandbox Dubai Process
The application process for Sandbox Dubai is a rigorous yet rewarding journey designed to ensure that only the most innovative and impactful projects are selected.
A dedicated task force, composed of relevant regulators, industry experts, and the Sandbox Dubai team, carefully assesses each application. This collaborative approach ensures that every project entering the sandbox is not only a good match but also aligned with Dubai's innovation goals and regulatory framework.