n a striking technological development, Dubai Police have unveiled an innovative biometric tunnel capable of identifying individuals by their gait.
Developed by DubioMetrics and showcased at GITEX Global 2025, the system can create a unique “motion signature” of a person in just a few seconds — analyzing their walking rhythm, posture, and body movement — and cross-referencing it with other biometric data such as facial and body shape characteristics.

This marks not just a technological breakthrough, but a new era of security and forensic science in Dubai.

How Gait Recognition Works

• The biometric tunnel analyzes movement through the pattern of joint motion, step rhythm, limb angles, and distinctive features such as foot placement.
• The entire process takes about five seconds, generating a unique biomechanical profile for each individual.
• The system can integrate with other biometric identifiers — facial geometry, ear shape, and body outline — for enhanced accuracy.
• In scenarios where traditional identification methods (such as facial or fingerprint recognition) are ineffective — for instance, when a face is obscured — gait analytics provide a crucial complementary tool.

Why This Matters for Security and Urban Safety

1. An Additional Layer of Identification
   When cameras cannot capture a face, gait recognition offers a backup method. This is especially relevant in low-light conditions or when individuals wear masks or concealing clothing.
2. Accelerating Criminal Investigations
   In cases where video evidence is limited, the system enables faster cross-referencing of suspects with existing databases.
3. Enhanced Access Control
   The tunnels could be installed at strategic entry points — transport hubs, stations, major events — introducing a new level of real-time public security.
4. Integration with Smart City Systems
   Gait biometrics can become part of Dubai’s Smart City infrastructure, complementing existing facial recognition, video surveillance, and sensor networks.
5. Reinforcing Global Reputation and Trust
   By implementing advanced safety technologies, Dubai strengthens its image as one of the world’s safest cities, a key factor for both residents and international investors.

Risks and Ethical Considerations

• Privacy and Data Protection:
  Human movement is a form of biometric identity; collecting and storing such data requires strict legal safeguardsand transparent oversight.
• Accuracy and Variability:
  A person’s gait can change due to injury, footwear, or health conditions — systems must be robust against natural variations.
• Deployment and Monitoring:
  Clear policies are needed regarding where tunnels will be installed — in public spaces, airports, or transport stations — and how data access is controlled.
• Regulatory Framework:
  Implementation must be governed by precise legal standards to ensure accountability and prevent misuse.

A New Stage in Dubai’s Security Evolution

The era when suspects could only be identified by fingerprints or facial recognition is coming to an end.
Gait-based recognition represents a revolutionary leap in law enforcement capabilities, enhancing investigative efficiency and strengthening the city’s overall safety framework.