Meituan eyes Dubai Marina as it expands drone delivery services

Beijing-based company Meituan is expanding its drone delivery service in Dubai, targeting the city’s iconic waterfront.

The Chinese retail and food delivery firm will add up to three new drone routes in the second half of 2025, building on the momentum of its initial launch in December.

With plans to operate visibly along Dubai Marina, Meituan is betting on the emirate’s tech-forward ecosystem to showcase its autonomous delivery capabilities, Bloomberg reports.

“It will be very highly visible. It will be on the waterfront of the Dubai Marina,” Vice President Yinian Mao told Bloomberg in an interview.