Dubai has completed construction of its first air taxi station near Dubai International Airport, marking a key milestone in plans to launch commercial electric air transport services in the emirate later this year.
The facility, reviewed by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, is the first purpose-built electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) passenger station in the city’s planned air mobility network.
Sheikh Hamdan said the project reflects Dubai’s continued focus on developing sustainable and integrated transport systems.
“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 during the visit, which coincided with preparations for World Public Transport Day on April 17.
Station specifications and capacity
The station spans 3,100 square metres and includes two landing pads, charging infrastructure for electric aircraft, a two-level car park and climate-controlled passenger facilities.
It is designed to handle up to 170,000 passengers annually, according to project details.
Authorities say the service could significantly reduce travel times across the city, with a proposed trip from Dubai International Airport to Palm Jumeirah expected to take around 10 minutes compared with roughly 45 minutes by car. More
By Christian Borbon, Senior Web Editor GulfNews
