Dubai unveils world’s first Air Taxi station near airport. How it will transform urban mobility

3 min readApr 17, 2026 02:21 PM 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 dricts and major tour 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 dance of about 36 km – to just 10 minutes. At present, the same journey takes roughly 45 minutes 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 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 end of 2026

3,100
Total area (sqm)

1,70,000
Riders annually

4
Stations 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 end of 2026

Flight Time Comparison

Dubai International Airport
→ Palm Jumeirah
10 mins
Air Taxi
vs ~45 mins road

✈

Time saved
35 mins
per trip on this route

Four Stations Ready End of 2026

✈ Dubai International Airport
✈ Downtown Dubai
✈ Palm Jumeirah
✈ Dubai Marina

Key Partners

Skyports
Design, construction, and operation of Skyports Infrastructure

Jo 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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