The topping out ceremony has been held for the world’s first commercial vertiport ‘DXV’ located next to Dubai International Airport in the UAE.
It is being built by Skyports Infrastructure (Skyports) in collaboration with the Dubai Roads & Transport Authority (RTA).
According to its developers, DXV is now 60% complete, with construction running on schedule for planned completion for Q1 2026.
Post launch the vertiport is expected to cater to flights with Joby Aviation’s S4 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, with commercial services planned in 2026.
The vertiport will be the central node of Skyports’ and RTA’s Dubai Vertiport Network (the world’s first), with further network nodes in collaboration with different developers in Dubai.
As the central node in the vertiport network DXV is designed for high capacity, being able to facilitate 42,000 aircraft movements and serve approximately 170,000 passengers per year.
The facility features two take-off and landing areas, alongside all the technologies and facilities to accommodate eVTOL flights, such as fast-charging infrastructure and safety equipment specified to the highest global aviation standards.
It can also accommodate conventional helicopter traffic.The terminal spans four floors with a footprint of 3,100sqm, housing the main passenger terminal alongside central operations for the vertiport.
Skyports notes that the passenger terminal has been designed to provide a frictionless passenger experience, incorporating automated electronic check-in, advanced security screening, a premium lounge and briefing rooms.
The development includes a multi-deck car park, ensuring seamless transfers between air and ground transport. It is also a short walk from the Emirates metro station, supporting onward intermodal connectivity.
Duncan Walker, CEO, 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.”
