Our Top 15 UAE Helicopter Tours

1.Sightseeing Helicopter Ride from The Palm

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

Fly with Falcon Aviation from Atlantis The Palm in a six-seat helicopter, with an English-speaking pilot pointing out Dubai’s major sights. Choose a 12, 15, 17, or 25 minute route, and expect views of the Palm, Burj Al Arab, Burj Khalifa, coastline, World Islands, and Dubai Marina on longer flights.

“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 $193

Take off from the Dubai Police Academy helipad near Burj Al Arab and fly over Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, Atlantis The Royal, Dubai’s beaches, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Canal, and Business Bay. The flight lasts 12 minutes, includes live commentary and refreshments, and offers optional hotel transfers. Photos and videos cost extra.

“The activity was AMAZING! Though it was a bit dusty we were still able to see all the main sites and attractions during the ride. Regardless where you’re seated the pilot gives the view at all angles which I appreciated. Generally, the entire staff was welcoming and the service provided was great!”

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3.Dubai Helicopter Experience with Sightseeing Options

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

Meet HeliDubai in Al Sufouh for a small-group helicopter flight over Dubai. Depending on your selected option, fly for about 12 to 40 minutes past Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, Burj Khalifa, Port Rashid, Jumeirah Beach, and Old Dubai. Live commentary and light refreshments are included. Bring a camera, but lenses must be under 400mm.

“Really well organised. Checked in early as was already in area. Really nice waiting area which was clean and spacious. There are plenty of lockers to leave belongings in. The 12 minute flight takes you round or over some great views. Came away with some great photos.”

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4.17-Minute Helicopter Tour over Palm Jumeirah

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

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

“The helicopter flight was a great way to see Dubai, but an expensive way to see Dubai. Glad I did it but would not do it again with this company. We arrived early as we had no idea of traffic. We were put onto the first flight of the day. Good pre-flight briefing, coffee was offered, Two helos arrived and seats were allocated. After getting seated on the helo and lifting off we found nobody in the back had communications working on our head sets. Still and enjoyable flight but Comms are a fundamental of any aircraft. ie, they turn off your in-flight entertainment on commercial airlines if there is…”

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5.22-Minute Helicopter Flight

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

Take a 22-minute HeliDubai flight from the Dubai Police Academy with English commentary and aerial views of the Palm, Atlantis, Burj Al Arab, Burj Khalifa, World Islands, Dubai Creek, Dubai Frame, and Old Dubai. The flight is suitable for ages 2 and up, with a 45-minute safety check before takeoff.

“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.Scenic Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 89 reviews · 17 min · from $192Best value

Take a 17-minute English-guided helicopter flight from Mina Zayed with room for up to six people. Large convex windows frame Marina Mall, Emirates Palace, the Presidential Palace, Corniche Road, Rixos Hotel, and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Bring your passport or ID, arrive 45 minutes early, and note the 110-kilogram passenger limit.

“suoer Rundflug hat grossen Spaß gemacht. Top von Anfang bis Ende , immer wieder gernsuper”

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7.30-Minute Scenic Helicopter Tour

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

Take a small-group helicopter flight from the Dubai Police Academy helipad, with English pilot commentary and views of Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Frame, Dubai Creek, and Emirates Hills. The advertised flight lasts 30 minutes, though takeoff and landing are part of that time. Window seats matter, so arrive early.

“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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8.Ultimate Dubai Helicopter Tour with Optional Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · from $241

Take off near Atlantis The Palm for a narrated helicopter flight over Dubai’s most famous sights. Depending on your selected option, flight time runs from about 12 to 25 minutes, with optional transfers available. Expect a small group of up to six people, airport-style safety checks, and sweeping views of Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, Burj Khalifa, and the artificial islands.

“circling the city, the breath taking view from above. the care & patience the crew showed each person. i enjoyed the entire experience.”

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9.Shared Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 44 reviews · 30 min · from $273

Join a small shared helicopter flight from Mina Zayed for a 30-minute aerial tour of Abu Dhabi. With an English-speaking pilot and headset, you’ll see the Corniche, Presidential Palace, Emirates Palace, Al Hudayriat Island, Capital Gate, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, and Reem Island. Arrive 45 minutes early with your passport or ID.

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10.Helicopter Ride, Desert Safari, Camels & Refreshments

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

Spend six hours combining Dubai’s biggest sights with a Lahbab desert adventure. Your English-speaking guide collects you by 4WD, serves Arabic tea, coffee, and dates, then leads dune bashing, sandboarding, camel riding, and optional quad biking. Finish with a helicopter flight from Palm Jumeirah over Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, and Dubai’s coast.

“The driver was very sarcastic and hard to get answers out of. The activities felt cheap and taking advantage of the animals. Each activity was like ten minutes. The helicopter experience was awesome but you don’t go over the islands”

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11.Helicopter Tour in Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $320Top rated

Meet at Dubai Police Academy for a small-group helicopter flight over Dubai’s coast and skyline. The route highlights Palm Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab, with views of Burj Khalifa and beaches reported on some flights. The aircraft holds no more than five passengers. Hotel pickup may be available on some bookings, so confirm before paying.

“It was a very nice experience with amaizing views. That’s really something that i would recommend to be done. Really good organised”

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12.Helicopter Tour in Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $209

Take a 12-minute helicopter flight from Dubai Marina with live commentary and a maximum of six people. From the air, you’ll see Palm Jumeirah, The World Islands, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, and the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab. The flight returns to the same meeting point.

“I booked but I couldn’t fly due to bad weather and I had that only day to Do that. I had paid $530 which I have not been refunded. I have been waiting for the refund since Saturday, I haven’t heard from The company about my refund”

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13.Dubai Helicopter Tour: Experience Dubai’s Iconic Landmarks

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 15 reviews · from $239

Fly over Dubai in a small group of up to five people, with every seat beside a window. The route can include Burj Al Arab, The World Islands, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, the coast, Port Rashid, Burj Khalifa, and the Dubai Water Canal. Flights last about 12 to 25 minutes, with Wi-Fi and bottled water provided.

“Need more time to take pictures if they are going to try to sell you a photo package for $150. Also audio should be clearer and have closer distance to landmarks. Not worth it.”

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14.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, Arabic coffee, dates, local snacks, an abra ride, and Gold and Spice Souk visits. Guides include Khan, Maaz, Nour, Haïdi, and A. Hassan. Hotel pickup and multilingual guiding are included.

“Annulation la veille à 20h30 par sms, impossible de reporter car notre séjour prenait fin le lendemain, aucune proposition à la place , même la visite du souk Très déçue par leur indifférence”

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15.Dubai Helicopter Tour with Optional Private Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $218

Take a professionally piloted helicopter flight over Dubai’s beaches, Palm Jumeirah, The World Islands, Burj Al Arab, Atlantis The Palm, Dubai Canal, Business Bay, and Burj Khalifa. Choose a 12, 17, or 22-minute flight, with optional private hotel transfers from selected Dubai areas. Bring your original passport and arrive 45 minutes early.

“This ie pricey activity but offcourse worth having it. Amazing view of Dubai skyscraper, Jumairah from air.”

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