Dubai is set to undergo significant transformations by 2040, with ambitious plans that will reshape the city’s infrastructure and urban landscape. The Supreme Committee for Urban Planning has outlined these goals, which include a projected population growth to 7.8 million, surpassing Sydney, Australia, in the process. A major highlight of the plans is the expansion...
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has officially approved the design of the country’s first heliport for flying taxis. The design was accepted today for a hybrid heliport located at the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal at Zayed Port, as reported by Khaleej Times. This hybrid heliport will facilitate both traditional helicopters and electric vertical...
Dubai is preparing to be the first city in the world to launch an aerial taxi project, with services anticipated to begin in the first quarter of 2026. Visitors can now see a prototype of the flying taxi, developed by Joby Aviation, on display at the Museum of the Future. This initiative marks a significant...
Dubai has officially named its first flying taxi station as Dubai International Vertiport (DXV). Located near Dubai International Airport (DXB), DXV is the first of four planned stations under the emirate’s initial air taxi infrastructure network. Operations are expected to begin in 2026, marking a significant step forward for urban mobility in the UAE. The...