Hamdan bin Mohammed reviews Dubai Air Taxi station near DXB

April 16, 2026 / 8:18 PM

Sharjah 24 – WAM: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, reviewed the newly completed first Air Taxi station near Dubai International Airport, describing it as a strategic milestone in Dubai’s push to lead the future of urban mobility.

Dubai advances vision for smart and sustainable transport

He said the project reflects the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to position Dubai as a global hub for innovation and integrated, sustainable transport systems. He noted that the emirate continues to expand mobility options, including metro, buses, and air taxis, to enhance quality of life and urban efficiency.

First eVTOL Air Taxi hub in Dubai

The station is the first purpose-built electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) Air Taxi facility in Dubai and serves as the main hub for future operations. Developed by Skyports Infrastructure, it includes take-off and landing pads, charging facilities, passenger services, and is designed to handle up to 170,000 passengers annually.

Integrated roles across aviation and transport authorities

During the visit, Hamdan bin Mohammed was accompanied by senior officials including Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, while the project involves coordination between the Roads and Transport Authority (Dubai) (RTA), the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, and partners including Joby Aviation.

Fast, electric air mobility set for launch

Officials said the Air Taxi service is expected to launch commercially by the end of the year, offering rapid, zero-emission travel across Dubai. A trip from Dubai International Airport to Palm Jumeirah is expected to take around 10 minutes, significantly reducing travel time compared to road transport.

Expansion of future Air Taxi network

Dubai plans to expand the network with additional stations in key locations including Downtown Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, and Dubai Marina, creating a four-station initial network by 2026 to support citywide air mobility.

Global milestone in urban aviation

Stakeholders described the project as a major step in advanced air mobility, highlighting its fully electric design, low noise profile, and integration with Dubai’s wider transport network, positioning the city at the forefront of future urban aviation.