The official operation of the first air taxi service station in Dubai will be during the first quarter of 2026.
Khaled Al Awadhi, Director of the Transportation Systems Department at the Public Transport Agency, said: Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai The announcement of the first station in the project air taxi In Dubai, coming soon.
Al-Awadhi stressed that the project is considered an ambitious step in the field of smart mobility, and aims to provide a modern and effective means of transportation, expecting that the air taxi service will focus on linking hotels and the airport in Dubai.
Air taxi to officially operate in early 2026
Al-Awadhi expected that the first air taxi station in Dubai would be officially operational during the first quarter of 2026, noting that the project, in its first phase, would initially include the launch of 4 stations.
Tyler Trerotola, general manager of the Middle East at Joby Aviation, expects the air taxi service to start in Dubai in the first quarter of 2026, with early operations likely to begin late next year.
Joby Aviation has exclusive taxi service in Dubai
And own Joby Aviation Company The exclusive right to operate air taxis in Dubai for 6 years, under an agreement signed during the World Government Summit in Dubai.
The first phase of the service includes 4 strategic stations in Dubai: Dubai International Airport, Downtown, Dubai Marina, and Palm Jumeirah.
These stations will be designed and developed in cooperation with Skyports, and will include a special area for passengers, areas for take-off and landing, and what is necessary for electric charging.
Specifications of the electric aircraft in service
The General Manager of the Middle East region at Joby Aviation added that the taxi service is an electric aircraft:
- It can carry 4 passengers, and a pilot.
- Its speed reaches 320 km/h, and its range reaches 160 km.
- It operates smoothly and quietly compared to conventional helicopters.
- It produces a sound of no more than 45 decibels, which is less than the sound of rain.
He pointed out that the new service will contribute to alleviating traffic congestion in Dubai, expecting it to reduce the time required to travel from Dubai International Airport to Palm Jumeirah to between 10 and 12 minutes only, compared to about 45 minutes by traditional means of transportation during peak times.
The project reflects Dubai’s commitment to sustainability.
The project enhances Dubai’s position as a leading city in the use of modern technology applications in transportation, and reflects its commitment to sustainable innovation.
And contributes air taxi, in reducing reliance on regular transportation in Dubai, which enhances its environmental efforts in reducing carbon emissions, and provides an alternative for comfortable and fast transportation between the main points in the city.
