Technically Dubai is a Permissioned Blockchain ready city [Monarchy],
It's aim is to become a citywide corporation and Permissioned Blockchain technology will take the city a step further toward that goal, as well to become a raw model for a new type of cities and society.
As long as they connect the right dots together.
https://monax.io/explainers/permissioned_blockchains/
New Wave of Economic Opportunity & Digital Innovation
http://www.smartdubai.ae/dubai_blockchain.php
State of the future
http://www.stateofthefuture.ae/