UAE opens its first dedicated showroom for humanoid robots

YS Lootah Robotics officially opened a showroom dedicated to humanoid and service robots on Friday, at its new premises on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai.

The inauguration was attended by officials and representatives of public- and private-sector institutions, as well as international guests and visitors with expertise or an interest in the robotics industry and artificial intelligence applications.

The opening reflects the UAE’s strategic commitment to embracing future technologies and expanding the use of artificial intelligence and robotics across economic and service sectors. It aligns with the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031 and the Dubai Robotics and Automation Program, which underscore the country’s ambition to reinforce its position as a global hub for innovation and advanced technology.

Next-Generation Robots on display

The inauguration featured an unconventional, interactive technology experience in which robots played a central role. Live demonstrations showcased their technological capabilities and practical applications, offering guests a firsthand glimpse into the future of robotics and artificial intelligence.

Attendees explored a diverse range of humanoid, service, and cleaning robots and watched practical demonstrations highlighting the rapidly evolving relationship between people and machines. These included robots capable of interacting with humans, facility-cleaning robots, and robotic systems used for coffee preparation and other services.

The experience conveyed a clear message: robots are no longer merely futuristic technologies seen in films or laboratories. They are becoming practical solutions for everyday life and workplace settings, helping improve quality of life, enhance service delivery, and increase operational efficiency.

The project goes beyond showcasing the latest robots and introducing their capabilities. It represents an initial step toward building an integrated robotics ecosystem that provides technology solutions to institutions and businesses, trains and equips local talent to operate, programme, and maintain robots, and ultimately develops opportunities for local assembly and manufacturing in cooperation with international technology partners.

The company aims to deploy these technologies across a broad range of sectors, including hospitality and hotels, hospitals, airports, shopping malls, residential buildings, public facilities, cleaning, and maintenance. Such applications can help improve services, strengthen productivity, and harness the advanced capabilities of artificial intelligence.

The company also intends to develop strategic partnerships with global manufacturers to transfer knowledge and technical expertise and create opportunities to assemble and manufacture robots within the UAE, prioritizing the participation of Emirati engineers and professionals in this emerging industry.

Commenting on the occasion, Engineer Yousif Saeed Lootah, Founder and Chairman of the company, said: “Thanks to the forward-looking vision of its wise leadership, the United Arab Emirates has become an ideal environment for adopting the technologies of the future and developing their practical applications. We do not view robots simply as advanced technological products; we see them as effective tools for improving quality of life, developing services, and increasing productivity across various sectors.”

He added: “The opening of this showroom marks the beginning of a broader initiative through which we aspire to build an integrated national robotics ecosystem. It starts with showcasing the latest technologies and making them available to the local market, then expands into training, skills development, knowledge transfer, assembly, and manufacturing within the UAE, with priority given to involving Emirati engineering talent in this promising industry.”

He stressed that the ambition extends beyond importing and using robots to contributing to the localisation of their manufacture and the development of national expertise, strengthening the UAE’s position in advanced technology.

Dubai’s Vision for the Economy of the Future

The launch of the project coincides with Dubai’s strategic direction in robotics and automation. The Dubai Robotics and Automation Program, launched in 2022, targets the deployment of 200,000 robots over ten years to improve productivity and raise efficiency across economic and service sectors.

The YS Lootah Robotics showroom serves as a platform to introduce government entities and private organizations to the capabilities of these technologies, giving them the opportunity to experience robotic solutions and assess their suitability for operational needs.

The company also seeks partnerships with academic institutions and organizations focused on innovation and training, helping develop a new generation of Emirati specialists in robotics engineering, programming, and artificial intelligence.

The official inauguration took place on Friday, 6 November 2026, at the YS Lootah Robotics showroom in Al Kawakeb Building, Building D, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai.

The event brought together officials and representatives from public- and private-sector institutions, alongside international visitors involved in the development and application of robotics, reflecting growing interest in this industry of the future.

The ceremony featured live, interactive demonstrations of humanoid and service robots, illustrating some of these technologies’ capabilities in human interaction and service delivery, and attracting the interest of experts and guests from the technology and innovation sectors.

The opening marks a new chapter for YS Lootah Robotics as it works to bring future technologies closer to society, turn innovation into tangible economic and service value, and contribute to developing an advanced and sustainable robotics sector in the United Arab Emirates.