Keeta Drone has resumed drone food delivery in Dubai, with Silicon Central Mall as the initial take-off point.
A company statement published on ZAWYA on 2 September 2026 says customers in eligible surrounding areas can order through the Keeta app from participating food and beverage brands, including shawarma.
How Keeta drone delivery works
Keeta Drone said the restart carries regulatory approvals from the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority. Orders go to a designated locker at RIT or the Emirates Building near Foodings Cafe in Dubai Silicon Oasis. In select parts of DSO, a rider collaboration mode can take orders to customers’ homes.
Junwei Yang, general manager of Keeta Drone, said integrating drone delivery into the Keeta app creates a simple, direct experience, with participating merchants at Silicon Central Mall serving as a key take-off point.
The statement lists coffee, boba and speciality beverages, shawarma, desserts, Italian cuisine and Indian cuisine among the opening categories, from local, regional and international brands. It does not name individual restaurants or publish prices.
Where to order shawarma from Silicon Central Mall
Silicon Central Mall is in Dubai Silicon Oasis. The statement attributes the mall to Line Investment and Properties. The mall’s own site, siliconcentral.ae, styles the venue Silicon Central Mall.
Customers in eligible areas order in the Keeta app. Keeta Drone said more locations will follow as the network expands. The statement does not describe a citywide service.
Arabian Business reported the same restart.
tbreak previously covered Keeta Drone’s Dubai routes at the 2025 Dubai Airshow. That piece is older context, not this resumption.
Eligible customers can order now in the Keeta app, with Silicon Central Mall as the starting take-off point, Keeta Drone said.
Who operates the Dubai shawarma drone service?
Keeta Drone. A 2 September 2026 company statement on ZAWYA says the service runs from Silicon Central Mall through the Keeta app, with Dubai Civil Aviation Authority approvals.
Where does Keeta drone delivery take off?
Initially from Silicon Central Mall in Dubai Silicon Oasis, which the statement attributes to Line Investment and Properties. The mall’s site styles the venue Silicon Central Mall.
How do I order shawarma on Keeta drone delivery?
Keeta Drone said customers in eligible areas place food orders from participating brands in the Keeta app. Shawarma is listed as a category. The statement does not name a restaurant brand or publish prices.
Where do I collect a Keeta drone order?
From a designated locker at RIT or the Emirates Building near Foodings Cafe in Dubai Silicon Oasis, according to the statement. In select parts of DSO, rider collaboration mode can deliver to homes.
Is Keeta drone delivery citywide in Dubai?
No. The statement says the service initially operates from Silicon Central Mall for eligible surrounding areas, with more locations to follow. It does not describe a citywide rollout.
Did Keeta publish hours or AED prices?
No. The 2 September 2026 statement does not list hours or prices. Keeta Drone said to order in the Keeta app if you are in an eligible area.
