Dubai establishes sensory rooms for people with autism at Metro stations

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced dedicated sensory rooms for individuals with autism at Al Satwa and Oud Metha stations, in a move aimed at enhancing accessibility and inclusivity across the public transport network.

These specially designed spaces provide a calm and supportive environment tailored to the needs of people with sensory sensitivities, helping them navigate daily travel with greater comfort and confidence.

انطلاقاً من حرصنا على توفير #مواصلات_عامة مريحة وسهلة الوصول بما يلبي احتياجات كل فرد وكل أسرة، أنشأت #هيئة_الطرق_و_المواصلات غرفاً حسية مصممة خصيصاً للأفراد ذوي التوحد في محطتي السطوة وعود ميثاء. مساحات آمنة تلبي احتياجاتهم، وتعكس إيماننا بأن #دبي مدينة للجميع، بلا استثناء. pic.twitter.com/luPme5ENOi

— RTA (@rta_dubai) April 5, 2026

The initiative forms part of RTA’s broader commitment to ensuring transport services are accessible and convenient for all members of society, including people of determination and their families.

The move reflects the leadership’s vision that Dubai is a city that caters to everyone without exception, reinforcing its position as a global leader in inclusive urban mobility

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