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Matthews EMEA is collaborating with Skyports Infrastructure and Dubai’s RTA to develop the world’s first commercial Vertiport network system.
Providing Programme, Project and Cost consultancy services for the delivery of the network of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Vertiports across the city, Matthews’ Integrated Services work on the Dubai Air Taxi Project supports Dubai’s ambitions to redefine urban transport and set a global standard in quiet and sustainable electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft services.
Reaching Technical Completion in April 2026, the first vertiport terminal at Dubai International Airport totals 3,100 sqm, spread over four floors and has two landing areas, supporting Joby Aviation's eVTOL aircraft, which can each carry a pilot and up to four passengers, as well as conventional helicopters. Each aircraft is equipped with fast-charging technology to enable rapid charging between flights, with air taxis reaching a maximum speed of 320kph. Offering a significant reduction in travel times, eVTOL journeys could take less than 12 minutes from Dubai Airport to The Palm, compared to around 45 minutes by road. Supporting up to 10 aircraft landings per hour, DXB’s Vertiport is designed to handle up to 170,000 passengers annually and around 42,000 aircraft movements.
A further three vertiport sites are currently under development in the city - Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Downtown and Dubai Marina – whilst early discussions are underway regarding additional vertiports in neighbouring Emirates.
