Amazon UAE Launches On-Foot Delivery Pilot With Sandbox Dubai

Amazon UAE has launched an on-foot package delivery pilot in Dubai through a partnership with Dubai Future Foundation’s Sandbox Dubai initiative. The programme enables individuals and small businesses to deliver packages without using vehicles, targeting congested areas where walking can be faster and more efficient. The pilot is part of Sandbox Dubai’s gig economy framework, which was introduced to create more flexible work opportunities while supporting the emirate’s environmental and urban mobility goals. By focusing on walking-based deliveries, the initiative seeks to reduce traffic congestion and carbon emissions while introducing new income options for participants. The project also aligns with Dubai’s broader strategy under the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), which prioritises innovation, sustainability, and economic diversification. Sandbox Dubai serves as a controlled testing environment for new business models, allowing pilot programmes like this one to inform future regulatory frameworks.