3 min readApr 17, 2026 02:21 PM IST
Air Taxi in Dubai: Dubai has unveiled the world’s first Air Taxi station near Dubai International Airport (DXB). This much-awaited service is set to launch later this year. Initially, the aerial taxi service in Dubai is expected to operate from four locations close to Dubai International Airport, Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, and Palm Jumeirah.
Dubai Air Taxi project
Dubai’s Air Taxi project is set to transform connectivity across key areas, business districts and major tourist landmarks in the city. On Thursday, Dubai’s Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum inspected and reviewed the completion of the first Air Taxi station.
“We take another step forward with the completion of the first Air Taxi Station, reaffirming our commitment to shaping the future of mobility. The launch of the Air Taxi infrastructure marks an important step in adopting new, sustainable modes of transport and strengthening Dubai’s readiness for the decades ahead,” he said.
Dubai’s first Air Taxi station
Dubai’s first purpose-built electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) Air Taxi station will serve as the main hub for Air Taxi operations in the city. Spanning over 3,100 sqm, the facility features a four-storey building, a two-level car park, two Air Taxi take-off and landing pads and dedicated charging infrastructure for the vehicles. It will also include climate-controlled passenger facilities, with the capacity to handle up to 1,70,000 passengers annually.
Dubai air taxi station near airport marks a major step in urban mobility. (Image: Dubai Media Office)
How Dubai’s Air Taxi will transform urban mobility
The aerial taxi service is expected to cut travel time between Dubai International Airport and Palm Jumeirah – a distance of about 36 km – to just 10 minutes. At present, the same journey takes roughly 45 minutes by car. The Dubai’s Air Taxi service is expected to run at a speed up to 321 kmph.
According to the Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), the Air Taxi service will also support integration with the public transport network, as well as individual mobility modes such as electric scooters and bicycles.
The vertiports for Dubai Air Taxi are being developed at three locations: Zabeel Dubai Mall parking area, operated by Emaar Properties; Palm Jumeirah within the Atlantis The Royal hotel and Dubai Marina, within the American University in Dubai parking area.
Dubai’s First Air Taxi Station: All You Need to Know
Customer air taxi operations begin by end of 2026
3,100
Total area (sqm)
1,70,000
Riders annually
4
Stations by end of 2026
Station Specifications
Building
Four-storey structure
Parking
Two parking levels
Air taxi operations
Two take-off and landing vertipads
Launch timeline
Customer operations by end of 2026
Flight Time Comparison
Dubai International Airport
→ Palm Jumeirah
10 mins
by Air Taxi
vs ~45 mins by road
✈
Time saved
35 mins
per trip on this route
Four Stations Ready by End of 2026
✈ Dubai International Airport
✈ Downtown Dubai
✈ Palm Jumeirah
✈ Dubai Marina
Key Partners
Skyports
Design, construction, and operation of Skyports Infrastructure
Joby Aviation
Electric air taxi manufacturing, operations, and passenger flow management
RTA
Operational governance and integration with Dubai’s transport network
Source: Based on station details infographic
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