Aion Sentia: Abu Dhabi’s AI-Powered City to Open by 2027

Abu Dhabi has unveiled plans to launch the world’s first AI city by 2027. The project, named Aion Sentia, will span over 25 square kilometres and is designed as a fully cognitive city: One that continuously adapts to its residents using real-time data and predictive technologies.

At the heart of the experience will be MAIA, a mobile application that connects residents to core services across transport, housing, healthcare, and public infrastructure. The system is built to respond to user behaviour, providing recommendations and services in real-time as part of a larger vision to embed artificial intelligence into everyday civic life.

The announcement follows a new AI partnership between the UAE and the United States, confirmed during US President Donald Trump’s recent visit to Abu Dhabi. Among the signed agreements was a plan to build a major AI complex powered by a 5-gigawatt data centre – set to be the largest of its kind outside the United States.

Aion Sentia is part of the UAE’s broader effort to establish itself as a leader in artificial intelligence, data infrastructure, and digital government. Under the Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025–2027, the city is also on track to become the world’s first AI-native government, integrating smart services across all public platforms.

Recent initiatives, including the evolution of the TAMM digital platform, signal the direction Abu Dhabi is heading,toward a fully connected future, built around real-time systems and large-scale infrastructure.

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