Dubai Air Taxi Network Takes Flight: Joby Completes Landmark Flight and Announces Next Vertiport Locations
Joby Aviation Inc. recently announced the next three vertiports to be added to Dubai’s electric air-taxi network. Joby made the announcement alongside Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) and Skyports Infrastructure that will be responsible for building the vertiports. The sites at the American University of Dubai, Atlantis the Royal, and Dubai Mall will enable Joby to deliver high-speed, emissions-free connections between some of Dubai’s most high- profile destinations, as part of its six-year exclusive agreement with the RTA to establish air taxi services in the Emirate.
The news comes as Joby successfully completed a landmark flight test, becoming the first electric air-taxi company to conduct a point-to-point flight in the UAE. On Sunday, Nov. 9, Joby landed its aircraft at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) following a 17-minute piloted flight from its test facility in Margham, underscoring Joby’s commercial market readiness and ability to operate in shared airspace.
His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, director general, chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), stated, “The successful completion of the first crewed flight of the electric aerial taxi marks a new milestone in Dubai’s distinguished
record of leadership and innovation. The successful completion by Joby Aviation of the first air-taxi flight between two distinct locations underscores the success of RTA’s operational framework for developing Dubai’s aerial mobility ecosystem. This milestone paves the way for a new phase of integration among smart mobility systems across the emirate, further strengthening the confidence of global partners in Dubai’s regulatory and technological environment and establishing it as a leading global platform for future mobility trials.
“RTA is steadily progressing towards the commercial launch of the aerial taxi service in 2026, solidifying Dubai’s position as the city of the future and a global hub for innovative and sustainable urban mobility solutions, combining efficient infrastructure with a high quality of life.”
JoeBen Bevirt, founder and CEO of Joby Aviation, said, “From flight demonstrations to infrastructure, we’re making incredible progress on all fronts as we look ahead to launching commercial passenger service in Dubai next year. By working alongside the RTA, other government agencies and infrastructure partners, we’ve been able to streamline development of the world’s first air taxi service and are closer than ever to making urban air transport an everyday reality for residents and visitors across the UAE.”
This vertiport announcement brings together three major Dubai property developers: Emaar Properties, Atlantis The Royal, and Wasl Asset Management Group, to deliver a network of valuable and high-traffic sites across the emirate:
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Dubai Mall: The world’s largest shopping and entertainment destination, attracted nearly 111 million visitors in 2024 to its vast array of attractions such as the Burj Khalifa.
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Atlantis the Royal: A global landmark resort located at the center of Palm Jumeirah, offering unmatched connectivity to premier beachfront destinations, world-class dining, and entertainment.
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American University of Dubai: Strategically located to serve both Dubai Marina’s vibrant residential and entertainment hub and Dubai Internet City’s leading technology and corporate districts.
Alongside the vertiport at Dubai International Airport, which is set to be completed in the first quarter of 2026, these sites will make up the initial vertiport network for Joby’s air taxi service in Dubai, which is set to launch in 2026.
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