Flying cabs could soon become a reality as electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft move closer to commercial use in Dubai.

According to the Euronews publication, these electric vehicles are capable of stopping, taking off and landing vertically. Unlike airplanes and helicopters, eVTOL vehicles offer fast point-to-point personal travel.

They generally resemble a giant helicopter with drone wings and propellers, and one day they will be able to carry passengers over congested urban roads, offering a new form of short-distance air travel within cities.

We imagine the airspace as being similar to a street today," said Ali Ahmad Al Blooshi, a civil aviation expert in Dubai quoted in the publication.

Xpeng Aeroht, a subsidiary of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Xpeng, recently presented its new eVTOL, called the Land Aircraft Carrier, in the United Arab Emirates, with one and two seats piloted or pilotless; easy to control and safe to fly, the company said.

"In fact, it can handle all situations," said Michael Du, chief financial officer and vice president of Xpeng Aeroht.

"During our R&D [research and development] process, we manufactured 200 of these and carried out more than 5,000 safety test flights in extreme heat, high altitude, extreme cold and wet areas," added Du.

During the test flight, Xpeng also presented a six-wheeled all-terrain vehicle that can carry the eVTOL, allowing drivers to switch to flight mode. Du also pointed out that the vehicle makes it easy to store and recharge the eVTOL.

"I believe this will significantly reduce the barrier for people to use the flight," said Du.

However, the eVTOL sector still faces major challenges, such as battery life, air traffic control and infrastructure issues.

Xpeng claims that its Land Aircraft Carrier will be available in Dubai in 2027 and that customers in the region have already ordered around 600 vehicles, according to the publication.