Dubai Air Taxi Station near Dubai International Airport

completed

Dubai has completed its first air taxi station near Dubai International Airport, designed to support electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft as part of the city's planned air mobility network. The station spans 3,100 square metres and includes two landing pads, charging systems for electric aircraft, a two-level car park, and climate-controlled passenger areas. It aims to handle about 170,000 passengers annually and reduce travel time across the city, with a trip from the airport to Palm Jumeirah expected to take about 10 minutes compared to 45 minutes by road. The project is developed by Skyports Infrastructure in partnership with Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority, with Joby Aviation developing the aircraft and expected to operate the service. This station is the first of four planned hubs, with additional sites proposed in Downtown Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, and Dubai Marina. The operator is working with regulators to secure certification for commercial launch following successful test flights and trials.