Skyports Infrastructure and the Dubai Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) have celebrated a pivotal milestone in the construction of the “DXV” vertiport by conducting a ceremonial topping-out event to mark the building reaching its highest point.
Situated adjacent to Dubai International Airport, the facility is recognized as the world’s first commercial vertiport. Construction is currently running on schedule and is reported to be 60% complete, with the build set to finish in the first quarter of 2026. Following the launch, the site will facilitate commercial services planned for 2026, catering specifically to flights using Joby Aviation’s S4 eVTOL aircraft.
As the central node of the planned Dubai Vertiport Network, DXV is engineered for high-capacity operations. The design facilitates 42,000 aircraft movements and serves approximately 170,000 passengers annually. While primarily focused on eVTOL traffic, the infrastructure can also accommodate conventional helicopters. The site features two take-off and landing areas equipped with fast-charging infrastructure and safety systems specified to meet global aviation standards.
The terminal structure spans four floors with a footprint of 3,100 square meters, housing both the main passenger areas and central operations. To ensure a frictionless experience, the design incorporates automated electronic check-in, advanced security screening, a premium lounge, and briefing rooms. Connectivity is a key focus of the development, which includes a multi-deck car park for ground transport transfers and creates a link to the wider city via a short walk to the Emirates metro station.
Duncan Walker, CEO of Skyports Infrastructure, said, “Vertiports are central to the success of Advanced Air Mobility. With DXV reaching this pivotal milestone, and further vertiport locations now confirmed with some of the UAE’s most prestigious landlords, we’re seeing AAM history in the making. Dubai is gearing up to be the first city in the world to make commercial AAM a reality, and it’s an honour to be playing a part in facilitating ultra-fast, zero-emission travel that will revolutionise the way that people move and navigate through urban areas.”
Ahmed Hashem Bahrozyan, CEO of Public Transport Agency at RTA, who highlighted the strategic goals of the project, added, “The progress achieved at the vertiport near Dubai International Airport marks a defining moment in our journey toward launching the world’s first aerial taxi service. This milestone reflects Dubai’s commitment to transforming mobility through innovation, efficiency, and seamless integration across all modes of transportation.
“Our objective is not only to introduce a new mode of transport, but to enhance the customer experience, offering faster, safer, and more seamless journeys across the city. With the support of our partners, and under the guidance of our leadership, we are developing an advanced mobility ecosystem that strengthens Dubai’s position as a global pioneer in future transport.”
