Dubai Helicopter Tour: Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah & Coastline

See Dubai's Skyline From a Helicopter, Without Leaving the Ground Feeling Like You Missed It

You depart from Helidubai Jumeirah and spend the flight passing over eight major landmarks: the Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, World Islands, Atlantis Hotel, Jumeirah coastline, Port Rashid, and the UAE's largest flag. Bottled water and onboard WiFi are included. The tour works best if you book it early in your Dubai trip, before you've spent days on the ground: the aerial perspective changes how you see the city afterward.

Step-by-step itinerary

Helicopter tour of Dubai landmarks

• Depart from Helidubai Jumeirah Heliport
• See Burj Al Arab and The World Islands
• Fly over The Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis Hotel
• View Jumeirah Coastline and Port Rashid
• Spot UAE's largest flag
• See Burj Khalifa from the air
• Enjoy Dubai skyline views
• Fly along Dubai Water Canal

The experience

You're standing at the Helidubai Jumeirah heliport thinking, "Is this really happening right now?" and then the rotors start. The helicopter lifts and suddenly the city you've been walking through at street level flattens into a grid of glass and sand. The Burj Khalifa rises in the distance like someone's idea of a joke: a building so tall it looks photoshopped even when you're seeing it live. Within minutes you're passing over the Palm Jumeirah, that artificial island shaped like a palm tree that makes sense only from the air, and the geometry of it hits different when you're floating above it.

The tour moves through the landmarks in a sequence that actually works: Burj Al Arab comes into view with its sail-like shape, then the World Islands spread out below like someone scattered a board game across the water. You get a real look at the Atlantis Hotel and the Jumeirah coastline stretching gold and blue. Port Rashid appears with its cargo ships and cranes, and then there's the UAE's largest flag planted on a patch of land: massive enough that it registers as a landmark, not just a symbol. The whole thing takes you past the Dubai Water Canal, the newly built waterway that cuts through the downtown area, and by the end you've seen the city from an angle that changes how you think about the place. Bottled water and WiFi are included, so you're not parched or offline while you're processing what you're seeing.

The weight limit is 113 kilograms per passenger. Anyone between 113 and 140 kilograms pays for an extra seat. It's not a restriction dressed up as policy. It's how helicopters work, and the operator is straightforward about it. Public transportation gets you to the heliport, and the whole experience is built for people at any fitness level, though it's not recommended if you're pregnant. You're in the air for the duration, so there's no hiking, no walking between stops, no logistics to manage once you're up.

What’s included

• Helicopter flight departing from Helidubai Jumeirah heliport.
• views of Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, World Islands, Atlantis Hotel, Jumeirah coastline, Port Rashid, and the UAE's largest flag.
• bottled water.
• onboard WiFi.

Options for this experience

4 options

Option 122 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 17:00

Option 25 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 17:00

Option 37 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 16:00

Option 47 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 16:00

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day22 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 17:00

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (2 to 10 years)

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

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.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 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Royal Smart Tourism

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Dubai's major landmarks in one flight without spending hours on the ground moving between them. The helicopter does the traveling, and you stay seated the whole time.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 10 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What's the weight limit for passengers?

The limit is 113 kilograms per passenger. Passengers weighing between 113 and 140 kilograms must pay for an extra seat.

Is the tour suitable for pregnant travelers?

No, the tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers.

What's included in the helicopter tour?

Bottled water and onboard WiFi are included. You'll see the Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, World Islands, Atlantis Hotel, Jumeirah coastline, Port Rashid, and the UAE's largest flag.

How do I get to Helidubai Jumeirah heliport?

Public transportation options are available nearby. You can also arrange a private transfer or drive yourself.

Do I need to be fit to take this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You're seated in the helicopter for the entire flight, so no walking or strenuous activity is involved.