Is Rolls Royce used as taxi in Dubai?

A video recently shared on Instagram shows a Rolls Royce being used as a taxi in Dubai, and the video has caused quite a stir online. In the video, the commuters don't seem to be phased in the slightest by the appearance of such an expensive car as a taxi, but the man narrating can't seem to wrap his head around it.



While you will not see a Rolls Royce as a standard "tan-colored" public street taxi in Dubai, they are frequently used as "VIP Taxis" or ultra-luxury chauffeured vehicles. High-end hotels like the Burj Al Arab famously maintain a fleet of white Rolls Royce Phantoms to transport guests to and from the airport. Additionally, the Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) and various private luxury limousine services offer "pre-booked" Rolls Royce options for weddings, corporate events, or high-end tourism. In terms of "taxis" of the future, 2026 is a significant year for Dubai as it marks the official launch of the city's Air Taxi service; while these are electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles rather than luxury sedans, Rolls-Royce (the aerospace division) has been a key player in developing the quiet propulsion technology used in these advanced urban mobility projects. For the average street-hail, however, you are much more likely to find the new "Iconic Taxi" (based on the Kia Carnival) or a standard Lexus hybrid.

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