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Dubai Flying Taxis: Dubai Mall to Host a Vertiport
Dubai flying taxis are moving closer to reality, with Dubai Mall set to potentially host a vertiport for all-electric air taxis operated by Joby Aviation — the city's exclusive air taxi provider under a six-year deal with the RTA.
10 Feb 2026
Dubai Air Taxi Service Launching in 2026
Dubai's commercial air taxi service is on track to launch before the end of 2026, with Joby Aviation completing a successful crewed eVTOL test flight. The RTA confirmed the milestone marks a critical step toward operational readiness for aerial transport in the emirate.
19 Jan 2026
Dubai's First Joby eVTOL Aerial Taxi Test Flight
Dubai set a regional milestone with the first successful test flight of the Joby eVTOL aerial taxi, conducted by the Roads and Transport Authority and Joby Aviation in the desert. Commercial operations are expected to launch in 2026.
30 Jun 2025
Abu Dhabi Conducts First Public eVTOL Test Flight
Abu Dhabi has conducted the first public test flight of a passenger eVTOL aircraft, with the EHang EH216-S demonstrating autonomous air taxi capabilities over the emirate in a landmark smart mobility milestone.
13 Jun 2025
Dubai Unveils DXV: City's First Flying Taxi Vertiport
Dubai has broken ground on DXV, its first flying taxi vertiport near Dubai International Airport. The 3,100 sqm facility will handle 42,000 landings and 170,000 passengers a year when Joby Aviation launches its eVTOL air taxi service in 2026.
10 Jan 2025
Dubai Air Taxi 2026: DXB to Palm Jumeirah in 10 Minutes
Dubai's commercial air taxi service is set to launch in early 2026, operated by Joby Aviation in partnership with the RTA and Skyports Infrastructure. The eVTOL aircraft seats a pilot and four passengers, cruising at 320 km/h — cutting the DXB-to-Palm Jumeirah trip from 45
18 Sep 2024
Archer Aviation Eyes Saudi Arabia After UAE Flying Taxi Deal
Saudi Arabia is courting Archer Aviation after the electric air taxi company announced a partnership with the UAE — its main regional competitor. The Gulf rivalry for foreign investment is accelerating, and companies like Archer stand to benefit as both kingdoms open their
23 May 2024
Qatar to Test Air Taxi and Electric Delivery Planes in 2025
Qatar's Ministry of Transport is preparing to launch one of the country's first electric air taxi and electric delivery plane test runs in early 2025, as part of a broader strategy to build an intermodal smart mobility system aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030.
20 May 2024