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Dubai Air Taxi 2026: Sheikh Hamdan Confirms Launch
Dubai air taxi 2026 is no longer a plan — it's official. HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum confirmed on April 17 that the world's first commercial air taxi station, near Dubai International Airport, is fully built and directed it to open to the public this year.
17 Apr 2026
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 2026: What's New and Why the World Is Watching
Dubai is preparing for one of its most ambitious years yet. From electric air taxis and milestone anniversaries to luxury hotel openings and a packed events calendar, 2026 will cement the emirate's status as the world's leading destination for tourism, business, and innovation.
7 Jan 2026
Dubai 2026 Changes: 8 Citywide Upgrades to Know
Dubai enters 2026 with eight major citywide changes spanning transport, banking, lifestyle, and policy. From flying taxis at DXB to the GCC Grand Tours unified visa, here is what residents and visitors need to know.
14 Dec 2025
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
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