Flying cars in Dubai? Oh yeah, it’s real now. The city just nailed its first-ever flying taxi test, and honestly… the future just took flight—literally.
The future is officially in the air
Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum dropped the big news on social, and now the whole internet’s lit.
Meet the Joby Aerial Taxi — an all-electric, super sleek aircraft from Joby Aviation, brought to life with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). It’s quiet, eco-friendly, and ready to flip the way we get around the city.
No noise, zero emissions — just smooth, sky-high rides coming your way.
In a significant stride towards introducing Aerial Taxi services, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in cooperation with Joby Aviation, a leading developer of electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, announced the region’s first successful test flight of the… pic.twitter.com/7a3GX2XzuH
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) June 30, 2025
Where will it fly?
When it launches in 2026, the flying taxi will connect four key spots in Dubai:
- Dubai International Airport
- Downtown Dubai
- Palm Jumeirah
- Dubai Marina
Why sit in traffic for 45 minutes when you could be cruising above it all in just minutes?
And the kicker? Fares are expected to be on par with your usual Uber Black ride. Talk about a glow-up for your commute.
