Dubai unveils its first air taxi station near the airport, aiming to cut travel time and reshape urban mobility with futuristic aerial transport.
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.
