About
Palm Jumeirah Vertiport at Atlantis the Royal is one of the four current sites in Dubai's purpose-built eVTOL network. The Atlantis the Royal location was named in Joby Aviation's 17 November 2025 IR release alongside the Dubai Mall and American University of Dubai sites. The original 11 February 2024 definitive agreement between Joby, the RTA and Skyports identified Palm Jumeirah generically; the specific Atlantis the Royal site was confirmed in November 2025.
Skyports Infrastructure's 16 April 2026 release on the technical completion of DXB Vertiport states that construction at the Palm Jumeirah node is 'set to begin in the coming months.' Atlantis the Royal is the named property partner. The DXB ↔ Palm Jumeirah link was identified in the original February 2024 release with a benchmark of 'approximately 10 minutes by air taxi versus 45 minutes by car.'
Key facts
Timeline
- 2024-02-11Definitive Joby–RTA–Skyports agreement names Palm Jumeirah as one of four launch sites. DXB ↔ Palm Jumeirah benchmark: '10 minutes by air taxi vs. ~45 minutes by car.' [joby-ir-2024-02-11]
- 2025-11-17Joby IR release names Atlantis the Royal specifically as the Palm Jumeirah site's property partner. [joby-ir-2025-11-17]
- 2026-04-16Skyports states Palm Jumeirah construction set to begin in coming months, following DXB technical completion. [skyports-2026-04-16]
Practical info
How to get there
By metro
Palm Monorail serves the Palm Jumeirah. Nearest Dubai Metro station: DMCC (Red Line), then taxi or Palm Monorail.
By car
Palm Jumeirah, accessible via Sheikh Zayed Road and the Palm Jumeirah trunk. Vertiport-specific access not yet published.
From the airport
Approximately 30 km by road from Dubai International Airport. Joby/RTA benchmark this as 10 minutes by air taxi versus ~45 minutes by car.
Regulatory status
Operations fall under GCAA for airworthiness, the RTA for the operational franchise, and the DCAA and DANS for emirate-level oversight. Joby's six-year exclusive operating agreement signed 11 February 2024 covers all eVTOL air-taxi services in Dubai.
Current progress
As of 20 May 2026, Palm Jumeirah Vertiport at Atlantis the Royal has been contracted with Atlantis the Royal as the named property partner. Construction has not yet begun but Skyports' 16 April 2026 release indicates it is 'set to begin in the coming months.' No specific opening date has been published.
Connected entities
Routes
- DXB ↔ Atlantis the Royal · planned
Aircraft
Frequently asked questions
When will Palm Jumeirah Vertiport open?
Who is the property partner for Palm Jumeirah Vertiport?
Will the vertiport be at Atlantis the Royal specifically?
How long will the flight from DXB to Palm Jumeirah take?
Will Joby be the only operator at Palm Jumeirah Vertiport?
Sources
- [joby-ir-2025-11-17] Joby Aviation IR — Dubai Air Taxi Network Takes Flight (17 Nov 2025) operator-ir · accessed 2026-05-20
- [joby-ir-2024-02-11] Joby Aviation IR — Joby to Launch Air Taxi Service in UAE (11 Feb 2024) operator-ir · accessed 2026-05-20
- [skyports-2026-04-16] Skyports Infrastructure — Air taxi ready: world's first commercial vertiport reaches technical completion (16 Apr 2026) primary · accessed 2026-05-20
- [skyports-2024-02-12] Skyports, RTA and Joby to launch air taxi service in Dubai (12 Feb 2024) primary · accessed 2026-05-20
Verification flags
- Vertiport-specific GPS coordinates not published; coordinates above are Atlantis the Royal landmark coordinates.
- Construction start date not yet published; Skyports indicates 'coming months' after April 2026.
- No detailed facility specifications (floor area, capacity) published for the Palm Jumeirah site.
- Original Feb 2024 agreement named 'Palm Jumeirah' generically; specific Atlantis the Royal site confirmed only on 17 Nov 2025.
- Pricing not yet published.