In pics: Sheikh Mohammed approves Dubai's flying taxis for 2026
The first flying taxis will connect Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Dubai International Airport, and Palm Jumeirah…
Fasten your seatbelts, the future of Dubai transportation is almost here…
This weekend H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai confirmed models of aerial taxi stations developed by the RTA.
According to the Dubai ruler, the emirate will commence its aerial taxi service in just three years’ time, by 2026.
The taxis can go up to 300km per hour at top speed and can accommodate up to four passengers with one pilot.
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Ready for lift-off? The initial launch will connect four main areas of Dubai: Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area), Dubai Marina, Dubai International Airport, and Palm Jumeirah.
In a video shared by Sheikh Mohammed, it says that Dubai is set to become the world’s first city with a fully developed network of vertiports.
The prototype design of the first flying taxi station is set to be located near the Dubai International Airport, featuring two levels for car parking and the topmost roof serving as the terminal for aerial taxis, which will be connected to the Emirates Metro Station via an air-conditioned bridge.
The RTA has been working with leading advanced air mobility companies to design and develop the high-tech infrastructure required.
The “safe and efficient aircraft” will provide the passengers with a “smooth end-to-end journey” with zero operating emissions, vertical take-off and landing, and fast aircraft turnaround.
The decision took place at the World Government Summit 2023, Madinat Jumeirah, where the first approved models of aerial taxi vertiports are displayed.
Images: Dubai Media Office
