Dubai has launched a hotel check-in solution at the same time, marking the special expression we visited and digital innovation under the economic agenda of Dubai, D33.
It was announced by Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Mashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Prime Minister of Dubai, Deputy Minister of Defense of the UAE, and Chairman of the Executive Council and Holiday Homes.
Developed by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DeP) and available through several private donors, biometric and digital capabilities are now ready for immediate integration.
It enables visitors to bypass personal check-in procedures, strengthening Dubai’s position as a leading Global destination for business and leisure.
Dubai biometric Hotel Check-in
The new solution allows visitors to complete all advance check-in arrangements from their mobile phones.
By uploading identification documents and biometric data
The secure data remains valid until the identity document expires, allowing future visits to begin with faster authentication, such as facial recognition.
Delivering on Dubai’s repeat visitors – where repeat visitors make up nearly a quarter of annual arrivals – the solution improves loyalty by making returns quick and seamless.
Sheikh Hamdan said: “Guided by the guidance of Sheikh Mohamh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of Dubai, our city continues to lead the way in embracing innovation and creating unparalleled experiences.
“By implementing practical solutions, we are not only improving the tourist journey, but also positioning Dubai well for continued tourism growth.
“Aligning well with Dubai’s economic agenda, D33, the rollout of this technology is to showcase our smart, seamless urban environment and demonstrate our commitment to a leading business and leisure destination.”
Helal Saeed Almarri, director general of Det, said: “The launch of this city is a time to test hospitality workers during the progress of D33.
“Furthermore, it demonstrates the dynamic potential of cooperation between the public and private sectors in Dubai, bringing benefits to both stakeholders and visitors.
“Guided by the leadership of our city’s vision, we continue to pursue opportunities to facilitate the continued growth of the city’s tourism environment and raise an important role in the economy of the emirate.”
Biometric technology of the future in Dubai
Participating hotels and vacation homes can integrate the solution into existing services or web platforms.
In addition to hospitality, technology exists in a wide range of travel tourism cases, such as car rental services, which support Dubai’s vision of an integrated, beautiful travel experience.
This initiative created a wider acceptance of Emirate
Dubai’s hospitality sector remains the key to its global tourism success, with world-class services available across its 820 hotels and guesthouses.
The city welcomed 15.7M international visitors in the first ten months of 2025, up 5 percent year-on-year, and visitors spent 36.71m room nights in hotels across the emirate.
