Dubai: The new Makani satellite address system for Dubai can speed up the arrival time for first responders, taxis and friends, Dubai Municipality said.
Instead of verbally describing the location or giving directions, users of the Makani smart app can simply share the location’s 10-digit Makani coordinate number, which will show the destination on the map.
In a recent guide on Makani sent by the municipality, Makani is shown to cut arrival times of ambulances, taxis and delivery vehicles by 20 to 50 per cent.
The code can be shared with emergency services or friends on the free Makani app to enable the receiver to view — and be guided to — the exact location.
The number can also be given over the phone and entered into the app. Makani physical plates are being affixed to all buildings in Dubai.
The system is accurate down to a metre and even shows the location of a building’s different entrances — allowing emergency officials to choose which one to access, for instance.
Currently, most people rely on nearby landmarks or major roads to describe their location or address.
Makani also solves the issue of language barriers and assists tourists and visitors who may not be familiar with Dubai or the area where the building is located. The Makani number alone is enough to locate the building.
