About
The DXB ↔ Dubai Mall route is a planned eVTOL corridor between Dubai International Airport and the Dubai Mall vertiport in Downtown Dubai. It is one of the corridors created by the initial four-vertiport network announced jointly by the RTA, Joby Aviation and Skyports Infrastructure on 17 November 2025: DXB, Dubai Mall, Atlantis the Royal, and American University of Dubai.
The Dubai Mall vertiport is located at the Zabeel Dubai Mall parking area and is being developed in partnership with Emaar Properties. As of May 2026, neither Joby Aviation nor the RTA has published a specific expected flight time for the DXB ↔ Dubai Mall corridor. By contrast, the DXB ↔ Palm Jumeirah corridor has been quoted by Joby (12 minutes) and RTA (~10 minutes). Both endpoint vertiports must be completed before commercial service begins, with launch targeted for 2026.
Key facts
Timeline
- 2024-02Joby and RTA Dubai sign 6-year exclusive air taxi agreement at the World Governments Summit. [joby-ir-2024-02]
- 2025-06-30Joby announces start of commercial market readiness flights in Dubai; confirms DXB, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina and Dubai Downtown as initial service areas. [joby-ir-2025-06-30]
- 2025-11-17Joby and RTA confirm Dubai Mall vertiport at Zabeel parking area, developed with Emaar Properties. [joby-ir-2025-11-17]
- 2026-Q1DXB vertiport scheduled for completion; Dubai Mall vertiport at planning / early construction stage. [joby-ir-2025-06-30]
- 2026Joby and RTA targeting commercial launch of the Dubai air taxi network, including DXB ↔ Dubai Mall corridor. [joby-ir-2025-11-17]
Practical info
How to get there
By metro
Dubai Metro Red Line connects Dubai International Airport (Airport Terminal 1 / Airport Terminal 3 stations) to Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall station, which serves the Dubai Mall area.
By car
DXB to Dubai Mall is approximately 13 km via Sheikh Rashid Road / Financial Centre Road. Driving time varies materially with traffic.
From the airport
DXB Vertiport is at Dubai International Airport itself — the route originates here.
Regulatory status
Operations on the DXB ↔ Dubai Mall route will fall under the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) for airworthiness and the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) Dubai for the operational franchise, under Joby Aviation's six-year exclusive agreement signed February 2024. The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) is also involved in the operational framework. As of May 2026, no specific route certification has been published — certification covers the operator and aircraft type at network level.
Current progress
The DXB vertiport reached its highest structural point and was reported by Skyports Infrastructure to be 60% complete as of November 2025, with Q1 2026 completion scheduled. The Dubai Mall vertiport at the Zabeel parking area was at announcement / early planning stage when reported on 17 November 2025. Commercial service on this corridor depends on both endpoints being delivered, plus operator and aircraft certification.
Connected entities
Routes
- DXB ↔ Palm Jumeirah · planned
Aircraft
Frequently asked questions
How long will the DXB to Dubai Mall eVTOL flight take?
When will the DXB to Dubai Mall eVTOL route open?
Where will the DXB to Dubai Mall eVTOL route start and end?
Who operates the DXB to Dubai Mall eVTOL route?
What aircraft will fly the DXB to Dubai Mall eVTOL route?
How much will the DXB to Dubai Mall eVTOL flight cost?
Is the DXB to Dubai Mall eVTOL route operational yet?
Sources
- [joby-ir-2025-11-17] Joby Aviation IR — Dubai Air Taxi Network Takes Flight (17 Nov 2025) operator-ir · accessed 2026-05-01
- [joby-ir-2025-06-30] Joby Aviation — Joby Cements Global Lead in Air Taxi Industry with Dubai Flights (30 Jun 2025) operator-ir · accessed 2026-05-01
- [joby-ir-2024-02] Joby Aviation — RTA Dubai 6-year exclusive agreement (Feb 2024) operator-ir · accessed 2026-05-01
- [rta-statement-2025-11] RTA Dubai — Successful First Crewed Electric Aerial Taxi Flight (Nov 2025); Dubai Mall vertiport at Zabeel parking area, Emaar Properties partnership primary · accessed 2026-05-01
Verification flags
- No operator- or regulator-published flight time for the DXB ↔ Dubai Mall corridor specifically. Secondary sources cite ~12 minutes for 'Downtown' but no Joby IR or RTA primary statement supports this.
- Specific opening date not published — only network-level 2026 target.
- Fare not published.
- GPS set to a midpoint between DXB (~25.25°N, 55.36°E) and Dubai Mall (~25.20°N, 55.28°E); flagged because route entities have no single point.
- Dubai Mall vertiport construction milestone schedule not published.