H.H. Sheikh Hamdan reviews newly completed Air Taxi Station  

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, announced the completion of the city’s first air taxi station.

He reviewed the progress at the first purpose-built electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) Air Taxi Station in Dubai, located near the Dubai International Airport (DXB). He said the completion of the first Air Taxi station in Dubai is a strategic leap in the emirate’s journey towards leading the future of urban mobility.

The announcement also coincided with the World Public Transport Day. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan said, “Today, we take another step forward with the completion of the first Air Taxi Station, reaffirming our commitment to shaping the future of mobility. Expanding transport options, from the metro and buses to smart and air mobility, remains central to building a global city that puts people first.”

“We remain committed to developing an integrated, multi-level transport ecosystem based on advanced technologies, while expanding options for residents and visitors across the emirate in ways that enhance quality of life and improve overall efficiency. 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.”

The Station comprises a four-storey building spanning 3,100 square metres, a two-level car park, two Air Taxi take-off and landing pads, dedicated charging infrastructure for Air Taxi vehicles, and climate-controlled passenger facilities with a capacity to serve up to 170,000 passengers annually.

Skyports Infrastructure is responsible for the design, development, and operation of the station infrastructure, while Joby Aviation, developer of the electric Air Taxi, oversees aircraft manufacturing and operations, including passenger management. RTA oversees governance of operations and ensures integration with the wider transport network.

Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA, said the completion of the station marks progress toward launching commercial operations and reflects Dubai’s push to develop an integrated, technology-driven mobility system.

The completion of the project follows a series of tests conducted by Joby Aviation, including a piloted point-to-point flight in the UAE in November 2025 and test flights in desert conditions to evaluate aircraft performance in high temperatures. The company is pursuing regulatory certification in coordination with UAE authorities, using data aligned with U.S. Federal Aviation Administration standards as part of the approval process.

The air taxi station near Dubai International Airport is the first of four planned hubs that will form the initial network for the service in Dubai. Previously, RTA had announced additional stations to support air taxi operations in Downtown Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, and Dubai Marina.