Azizi Developments has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hyprlift, a US-based innovator in advanced vertical transportation systems. The purpose of this agreement is to explore the potential application of ropeless elevator systems in selected Dubai developments.
The 2 parties will collaborate on technical studies, integration planning, and feasibility assessments. These assessments will evaluate the end-to-end requirements of the project, covering various aspects such as design, installation, testing, commissioning, operations, and ongoing maintenance.
Hyprlift, headquartered in California, specialises in the development of self-propelled, modular, ropeless elevator systems. These systems offer an alternative approach to vertical transportation, providing greater architectural flexibility, multi-directional movement, increased transport capacity, and more efficient utilisation of building cores.
Group CEO, Farhad Azizi said, “Innovation is central to our approach. Through this collaboration with Hyprlift, we are exploring elevator systems that could improve performance and comfort, while unlocking new possibilities in building design. This framework supports our focus on infrastructure-led development and long-term value.”
Hyprlift Founder and CEO James Hutchinson added, “The MoU reflects a shared ambition to rethink vertical mobility and place advanced technology at the heart of modern buildings. Azizi Developments’ interest in our self-propelled, ropeless elevator systems signals a growing recognition that the future of intelligent buildings depends on reimagining how people move within them.”
Azizi said it currently has around 150,000 units under construction, valued at tens of billions of dollars.
