Flying to my Hotel
Dubai has completed construction of its first air taxi station near Dubai International Airport, marking a key milestone in plans to launch commercial electric air transport services in the emirate later this year. The facility is the first purpose-built electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) passenger station in the city’s planned air mobility network. Sheikh Hamdan said the project reflects Dubai’s continued focus on developing sustainable and integrated transport systems. “The launch of the air taxi infrastructure marks an important step in adopting new, sustainable modes of transport and strengthening Dubai’s readiness for the decades ahead,” he said during the visit, which coincided with preparations for World Public Transport Day on April 17.
The station spans three quarters of an acre of tarmac and includes two landing pads, charging infrastructure for electric aircraft, a two-level car park and climate-controlled passenger facilities. It is designed to handle up to 170,000 passengers annually, according to project details. Authorities say the service could significantly reduce travel times across the city, with a proposed trip from Dubai International Airport to Palm Jumeirah expected to take around 10 minutes compared with roughly 45 minutes by car.
The project is being developed by Skyports Infrastructure in partnership with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). US-based Joby Aviation is developing the electric aircraft and is expected to operate the service once launched, while the RTA will oversee regulation and integration with the wider transport network. He said the air taxi service would add a fast transport option linking key areas of the city and support integration with existing public transport, including the metro and bus networks. The project follows a series of test milestones by Joby Aviation, including a piloted point-to-point flight in the UAE in November 2025 and subsequent test operations in desert conditions to evaluate aircraft performance in high temperatures.
Funny Cab rides
3 drunk guys entered a taxi:
The taxi driver knew that they were drunk so he started the engine & turned it off again. Then said, “We have reached your destination”. The 1st guy gave him money & the 2nd guy said “Thank you.”
The 3rd guy slapped the driver. The driver was shocked thinking the 3rd drunk knew what he did. But then he asked, “What was that for?”
The 3rd guy replied, “Watch your speed next time, you nearly killed us!”
Taxi driver: “What I like most about my job is the independence. I’m my own boss.
No one tells me what to do, I make my own decisions.”
Me: “Take the next left.”
David Beckham gets in a taxi at Dublin Airport and notices the driver keep looking in his rear view mirror at him.
After about 5 minutes the driver says “Go on then give me a clue!?”
Beckham replies, “I had a glittering career with Man Utd, played over 100 times for England and married a spice girl, is that enough?”
Driver says “No mate, I meant where are you going?”
My friend moved and now works as a cab driver in London. One day, while chatting, I asked him if he found problems adapting to driving on the other side of the road.
“Not really, no, but the biggest problem is that sometimes instead of spitting outside the window I spit on the customer sitting next to me.”
May 5th Birthdays
1999 – Chelsea Clark, 1988 – Adele, 1978 – Jessie Cave, 1991 – Danielle Fishel
1983 – Henry Cavill, 1989 – Chris Brown, 1999 – John Gray, 2001 – Kalama Epstein