His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved the prototype design of the first aerial taxi vertiport to be located near the Dubai International Airport, which will be seamlessly integrated with various modes of mass transportation. The vertiport comprises a structure that features two levels for car parking. The topmost roof serves as the terminal for aerial taxis, which will be connected to the Emirates Metro Station via an air-conditioned bridge. The vertiport comprises four stands for aerial taxis and two landing areas.

Foster + Partners announced has developed the vertiport terminal concept in collaboration with Skyports Infrastructure, the leading designer and operator of vertiport technology for the advanced air mobility (AAM) industry. The site forms part of a vision for a future electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) infrastructure network that will connect Dubai's most popular and populous areas and provide high-speed, zero-emissions travel. The vertiport network will integrate with existing transportation hubs, including the RTA's Dubai Metro network and Dubai International Airport. The conceptual vertiport connects with Dubai International Airport and the Dubai Metro, to provide seamless, sustainable travel across the city for international and domestic passengers. The terminal is situated on an elevated deck to facilitate aircraft take-off and landing. The building wraps around the airfield, connecting the arrival and departure lounges and offering spectacular views of the aircraft and the city beyond. The overhanging roof and façade inclination protects the building from direct sunlight and prevents overheating. The building's façade corresponds with the adjacent metro station and its edges are softened with green landscaping. The interior spaces are designed with a refined palette of warm, natural materials to create a comfortable and serene environment.

VPorts, a leader in the design, construction and operation of advanced air mobility (AAM) infrastructure, has initiated the certification process for its vertiports as part of the world's first AAM integrator centre to be set up at the Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) in Dubai South. According to VPorts, the construction work on these vertiports will start in 2024. The certification process, developed by the GCAA, aligns with regulation CAR IX-HVD Part III, which outlines the requirements and guidelines for the certification and operation of onshore vertiports within the UAE. The process will start with the design approval phase; VPorts plans to obtain design approval for the world centre within six months - a key step in the construction phase. This certification process signifies a substantial step in our pursuit to cement Dubai's status as a global powerhouse of aviation and innovation.