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Ras Al Khaimah Seals 2027 Air Taxi Launch With Joby and Skyports

The pact aligns initial routes with Ras Al Khaimah’s tourism push tied to Wynn Al Marjan’s planned opening.

UAE Air taxi Ras Al Khaimah
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Joby Aviation has also partnered with Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority for air taxis. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Overview

  • Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority, Joby Aviation and Skyports Infrastructure signed an initial agreement on Monday to introduce passenger eVTOL services in 2027.
  • The first phase targets Dubai International Airport–Al Marjan Island in the first half of 2027, followed by Al Marjan Island–Jebel Jais in the second half of 2027.
  • Joby says the Dubai–Al Marjan trip could drop from over an hour by road to under 15 minutes by air.
  • The service is slated to start as on-demand with no set frequency, and fares are not final but are expected to use per‑mile pricing with higher early-stage costs.
  • Skyports will develop vertiports off a 2024 MoU with RAKTA, and the launch is timed to support RAK tourism growth including the Wynn Al Marjan resort, with a local RAK service also planned.