Dubai Helicopter Tour: Burj Khalifa & Palm Jumeirah Views

See Dubai's Skyline from 210 Meters Up

You arrive at the helipad, get a safety briefing and headset, then fly over Dubai's skyline for 12 to 25 minutes depending on your choice. You see the Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, and Burj Al-Arab from above, with longer flights adding Dubai Marina and Atlantis The Palm. Hotel transfers are optional. The pilot handles the route. You handle the camera.

Step-by-step itinerary

Dubai Helicopter Tour Highlights

• Fly over Atlantis The Palm
• View Burj Khalifa from above
• Pass by Burj Al Arab hotel
• See Dubai's artificial coastline

The experience

Hands grip the headset as the rotor blades spin faster, and then the ground drops away. That's the moment a helicopter tour over Dubai stops being an idea and becomes real: the city shrinking beneath you, the Burj Khalifa no longer a thing you look up at but a thing you look down on. Atlantis Helicopter Tours runs four flight lengths, from the Pearl at 12 minutes to the City Circuit at 25 minutes, each one covering different pieces of the coastline. The shortest gives you the Burj Khalifa and a pass over the Palm Jumeirah. The longest loops through Dubai Marina and Atlantis The Palm, the resort built on the island's apex. You pick the duration that fits your time and budget, and the pilot handles the rest.

The experience starts on the ground. You arrive at the helipad, go through a pre-flight safety briefing (required, straightforward), and get fitted with a headset so you can hear the pilot and anyone else in the cabin. The lounge has a waiting area if you're early. Then you walk to the helicopter itself (a real aircraft, not a simulator or a video), and climb in. The pilot is licensed and experienced. The aircraft has weight limits (450–490 kg total per flight), so if your group is close to that, you'll be asked to confirm weights at booking. It matters because the helicopter needs to balance. Once everyone's strapped in, the rotors build speed, and you lift off. No runway, no taxi. Just vertical.

What you see depends on which flight you chose. The Iconic 17-minute option hits the essential landmarks: Burj Khalifa, Burj Al-Arab (the sail-shaped hotel on its artificial island 280 meters offshore), and the Palm Jumeirah's geometry from above, where the tree shape actually makes sense. The City Circuit stretches to 25 minutes and adds Dubai Marina and Atlantis The Palm itself, the resort at the island's tip. The Burj Al-Arab's helipad sits 210 meters up, so you're flying past something that's already high. The coastline (three palm-shaped islands and The World archipelago) looks less real from the air, more like someone's blueprint that actually got built. The pilot narrates or stays quiet depending on the flight. You hear everything through the headset.

Optional hotel transfers mean you don't arrange your own ride to the helipad. The company picks you up and drops you back. Children from age two can fly. Pregnant women can fly up to 32 weeks. The timings shown online are subject to availability, so when you book, Atlantis will contact you to confirm the nearest available slot. The whole thing, ground to air to ground, takes a couple of hours depending on the flight length and how busy the schedule is that day.

What’s included

• Private helicopter flight (duration selected at booking).
• experienced and licensed pilot.
• in-flight headsets for communication.
• pre-flight safety briefing.
• access to lounge and waiting area.
• optional two-way hotel transfers if selected at booking.

Options for this experience

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Guide in English6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 16:00

Guide in English6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 16:00

Guide in English6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 16:00

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Guide in English6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 16:00

Guide in English5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 16:00

Guide in English5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 16:00

Guide in English6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 16:00

Guide in English6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 16:00

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 16:00

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Please ensure to arrive at Atlantis Helipad 45 Min prior to departure flight for boarding procedure such as check-in, safety briefing, orientation and weigh-in.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Arabia Horizons

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Dubai's landmarks from the air without arranging your own transport or worrying about timing: the fixed flight duration and included briefing mean you show up and the pilot takes it from there.

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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 24h before the start.

How long is the helicopter tour?

Four options: Pearl (12 min), Fun Flight (15 min), Iconic (17 min), or City Circuit (25 min). You choose at booking.

What landmarks do I see?

All tours include Burj Khalifa and Palm Jumeirah. Longer flights add Burj Al-Arab, Dubai Marina, and Atlantis The Palm resort.

Is hotel pickup included?

Hotel transfers are optional. You can add them at booking, or arrange your own transport to the helipad.

Can children fly?

Yes, children aged two and older are allowed on board.

What's the weight limit?

The maximum total weight per flight is 450–490 kg depending on aircraft balance. Provide accurate weight at booking to avoid cancellation.

Can pregnant women fly?

Pregnant women can fly up to 32 weeks of pregnancy at their own risk.

What's included in the price?

In-flight headsets, pre-flight safety briefing, access to the lounge, experienced licensed pilot, and the helicopter flight itself. Transfers are optional.

How do I get to the helipad?

Public transportation is available nearby. You can also book optional hotel transfers at the time of booking.