Dubai to RAK in 27 mins: UAE firm to connect all emirates, increase heliports to 30 in 3 years

Dubai to RAK in 27 mins: UAE firm to connect all emirates, increase heliports to 30 in 3 years

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Published: Thu 23 May 2024, 5:25 PM Last updated: Thu 23 May 2024, 10:27 PM

A UAE-based company will soon make an inter-emirate private helicopter service more easily available in the country. Air Chateau International will make it possible for passengers to travel from Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah in less than 30 minutes.

“We will build at least six new heliports in various emirates across the UAE,” said Dr Samir Mohammed, Founder, Chairman and MD of Air Chateau International. “Passengers can come to our facility at Al Maktoum airport and then take a helicopter to Ras Al Khaimah in about 24 to 27 minutes, depending on the wind.”

The company has shortlisted 20 locations – of which 6-8 will be finalised with work beginning on them before the end of the year. “Some of them are existing helipads that need upgrades. In other places we will build them from scratch,” he said.

From left: Dr. Samir Mohamed, Chairman of Air Chateau and Mr. Shilton Tony Irudayaraj, CEO of Air Chateau

“We will be looking to connect all emirates including Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and Abu Dhabi. We are also looking at the hotspot, which is Hatta.