Helicopter Tours in Dubai: The 8 Best Flights

1.Sightseeing Helicopter Ride from The Palm

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,109 reviews · 12 - 25 minutes · from $195Our pick

Fly from Atlantis The Palm in a six-seat helicopter with a professional English-speaking pilot. Choose 12, 15, 17, or 25 minutes to see the Palm, Burj Al Arab, Burj Khalifa, coastline, World Islands, and Dubai Marina. Bring your original passport or valid ID, arrive 45 minutes early, and expect extra charges for front seats and photos.

“It was good actually, it was a fun experience. We feel like 12 minutes is not enough, we should definitely get those 30 mins I think.”

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2.12-Min Helicopter Adventure Above The Palm

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,279 reviews · from $193Best value

Take off from the Dubai Police Academy helipad near Burj Al Arab and fly over Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, Dubai’s beaches, Burj Khalifa, Business Bay, and Dubai Canal. Your pilot provides live commentary, and hotel transfers are optional. Arrive 45 minutes early with your passport or ID.

“The service is like no other, it would be better to have the price of photography included in the ticket price”

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3.Dubai Helicopter Experience with Sightseeing Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 713 reviews · from $198

Take a 12 to 40 minute HeliDubai flight over Dubai’s biggest sights, including Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Khalifa, Port Rashid, Jumeirah Beach, and Dubai Creek. Expect safety checks, live commentary, light refreshments, and a small group of up to five passengers. Confirm your flight time directly with the operator.

“This was unreal. I loved every minute and got some amazing photos. The staff were so kind and ensured everything was safe. Very friendly and unforgettable experience.”

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4.17-Minute Helicopter Tour over Palm Jumeirah

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 663 reviews · 17 min · from $257Top rated

Take a narrated 17-minute helicopter flight from HeliDubai’s Dubai Police Academy helipad. You’ll fly over Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, The World, Jumeirah Beach, Port Rashid, Burj Khalifa, and Mall of the Emirates. Flights carry up to five people, with an English-speaking pilot and complimentary water.

“When looking into this I noticed mixed reviews. We only had one day In Dubai and this was one of the best thing you could do, staff were great really friendly helpful and polite. Could not fault it,we did 17mins tour and was happy with the time we got to see what we wanted. Your in a very safe place, by the police station you would require transport whether it through the company or taxi your choice. We got a taxi there from the mall and cost around 40 ish AED. Once you complete the tour they can arrange a taxi on your behalf to come get you, basically jump…”

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5.22-Minute Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 375 reviews · 22 min · from $353

Take a 22-minute HeliDubai flight from Dubai Police Academy with an English-speaking pilot and audio guide. From central Dubai, you’ll see the Palm, Atlantis, World Islands, Burj Al Arab, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Frame, beaches, Creek, and Old Dubai. Allow 45 minutes for safety checks, and bring passport or ID.

“What can I say x trip was out of this world Perfect staff at check in felt like royalty Pilot was amazing Take off and landing was superb x Such a pleasure to do this trip for my 50th birthday Thank you all at helipad for my making day very special I will never forget you all and will be back for another flight next year”

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6.30-Minute Scenic Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 66 reviews · 30 min · from $481

Take a 30-minute English-guided helicopter flight from the Dubai Police Academy helipad. You will pass Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, The World Islands, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Frame, Dubai Creek, and Emirates Hills. The helicopter holds up to five people, with the best window seats in the rear corners.

“Ingesamt ist das Angebot kommerziell organisiert. Fotos und Videos vom Veranstalter sind extrem teuer. Das Einsteigen sowie das Aussteigen ist in den 30 min Flugzeit inkludiert, was eine effektive Flugzeit von knapp unter 20 Minuten bringt und den Preis so hausgemacht in die Höhe treibt. Die Route wurde leider um einen Fotostopp gekürzt, denn das Museum wurde nicht angeflogen. Alle anderen Fotostopps sieht man nur aus weiter Ferne, was aufgrund des ständigen Dunstes in Dubai keine klaren Bilder bringt. Der Transport zu unserem nächsten Reiseziel wurde uns auch vom Veranstalter angeboten und wäre doppelt so teuer gekommen wie das selbst organisierte Bolt Taxi.”

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7.Helicopter Ride, Desert Safari, Camels & Refreshments

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 24 reviews · 6 hours · from $300

Spend six hours moving from Dubai’s skyline to the red dunes of Lahbab. Your English-speaking guide handles hotel pickup, desert driving, dune bashing, sandboarding, a camel ride, refreshments, and the final 12-minute helicopter flight from Palm Jumeirah. Quad biking costs extra if you choose it, and helicopter routes and waiting times can vary.

“Helikopter był ok, ale cała reszta fatalna. 5min na wielbłądzie, jeden zjazd na sandboardzie i 15min po wydmach. Na sam koniec czekaliśmy 2h na lot helikopterem. Nie polecam.”

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8.Helicopter Ride, Old Town Walking Tour, Abra & Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 13 reviews · 5 hours · from $285

This five-hour small-group tour pairs a 12-minute helicopter flight over Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, and Burj Khalifa with an Old Dubai walk, Emirati coffee and dates, an abra ride, and Gold and Spice Souk visits. Guides including Khan, Maaz, Nour, and A. Hassan have been praised for clear explanations and thoughtful care.

“The tour was excellent, I fully recommend it. The helicopter ride is amazing, you need to try it. Our guide Nour was perfect, he told us many amazing details and have response for every our questions. He was so kind, wait for us, when we needed, also he show us very nice Micheline restaurant and give us tips for next trip. We fully recommend him.”

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