Helicopter Tour Dubai: Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah & Marina Views

See Dubai's landmarks from the air instead of the street

A helicopter tour over Dubai takes you above the Burj Khalifa, Burj Al-Arab, Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina on a short flight that captures the city's scale and architecture from the sky. You pick your flight length at checkout (12, 15, 17 or 25 minutes), and arrive at the helipad an hour before departure for a security check and safety briefing. Original photo ID is required to board.

Step-by-step itinerary

Helicopter tour over Dubai landmarks

• View Burj Khalifa from the air
• Fly past Burj Al Arab
• See The Palm from above

The experience

The tour lifts off from the helipad and climbs over the city's core landmarks. You'll see the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest structure, rising from the downtown grid, then bank toward the Burj Al-Arab's sail shape and the geometric sprawl of Palm Jumeirah. Dubai Marina appears as a crescent of high-rises along the coast. The flight path holds these sights in sequence, so the city's evolution from desert to built landscape reads as one continuous view.

Timing matters here: you need to arrive 60 minutes before your scheduled flight for security screening and the safety briefing. Check-in closes 45 minutes before departure, and missing that window means no refund or rescheduling. The actual flight time can shift by up to an hour from what you booked, so plan your day around flexibility rather than a fixed clock. Bring your original passport, driving license or Emirates ID, without it, you won't be allowed to board.

The helicopter ride itself is the only inclusion. Transportation from your hotel to the helipad and any photography services are separate. If you're planning to photograph the landmarks, you'll arrange that outside this booking. The flight length you choose at checkout determines how much ground the tour covers: longer flights give you more time over each landmark and a wider view of the surrounding development.

What’s included

• Helicopter ride for your selected flight duration.
• security screening and safety briefing at the helipad.

Options for this experience

4 options

12-Minute Helicopter RideNo fixed timeShared-basis 12-minute helicopter ride

15-Minute Helicopter RideNo fixed timeShared-basis 15-minute helicopter ride

17-Minute Helicopter RideNo fixed timeShared-basis 17-minute helicopter ride

25-Minute Helicopter RideNo fixed timeShared-basis 25-minute helicopter ride

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesUp to age 70

GroupUp to 6

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by VooTours Tourism

Is this one for you?Choose the longer flight to photograph landmarks and trace coastal development patterns. Pick the shorter option if you want key sights without extended airtime.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the helicopter flight over Dubai?

The tour offers four flight lengths at checkout: 12, 15, 17 or 25 minutes. The actual departure time can vary by up to an hour from your booked slot, so confirm timing when you arrive for check-in.

What landmarks will I see on the helicopter tour?

The flight passes over the Burj Khalifa, Burj Al-Arab, Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina. These four landmarks make up the core of the aerial route, showing the city's skyline, luxury developments and coastal architecture.

What do I need to bring to board the helicopter?

You must carry an original photo ID: a passport, driving license or Emirates ID. Without it, you won't be allowed to board and the booking will be treated as a no-show with no refund or rescheduling.

When should I arrive at the helipad for my flight?

Arrive 60 minutes before your scheduled departure time. Check-in closes 45 minutes before the flight, and if you miss that window, the booking is considered a no-show with no refund or option to reschedule.

Is transportation from my hotel included in the helicopter tour?

No. The helicopter ride is the only inclusion. You'll need to arrange your own transport from your hotel to the helipad, or book a separate transfer service.

Can I take photos and video during the flight?

You can take photos and video during the flight itself. Professional photography and videography services are not included and must be arranged separately if you want them.