Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, said on October 12 that work had started on the emirate’s first aerial taxi vertiport near Dubai International Airport. All photos: @HamdanMohammed / X
Dubai continues to shape the future of global mobility with its commitment to innovation, safety and sustainability, Sheikh Hamdan said
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has previously said the 'flying taxis' are designed to carry a pilot and four passengers, and travel at up to 320kph
The first phase will feature stations being built in Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah, with services launching in 2026
Sheikh Hamdan announces first Dubai flying taxi station - in pictures