Dubai: Helicopter Tour & Marina Dhow Dinner Cruise

Seventeen minutes above Dubai, then dinner on the water

You fly 17 minutes over Dubai's skyline and landmarks from a helicopter, then spend 90 minutes on a traditional dhow cruising Marina at night with a buffet dinner, drinks and entertainment. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you arrange nothing except to be ready at your door.

Step-by-step itinerary

Helicopter tour and dinner cruise

• Take Dubai helicopter tour
• Enjoy aerial skyline views
• Board Dubai Marina dinner cruise
• Dine on international buffet
• Return to hotel or residence

The experience

"Did you see the Palm from up there?" That's the question you'll be asking yourself the moment the helicopter lifts off and Dubai spreads out below you like a blueprint. The 17-minute flight takes you over the skyline, the coastline, the man-made islands: all of it small enough to fit in one view. You're strapped in, the city's getting smaller, and suddenly the scale of what's been built here actually makes sense. No narration, no forced commentary, just you and the window and the fact that you're flying over one of the world's most recognizable skylines.

After you land and catch your breath, there's a few hours before the evening part kicks in. The dhow cruise on Dubai Marina starts around sunset, and that's when the second half of the day takes over. You board through Marina Mall, climb onto a traditional wooden boat, and the city lights are already starting to come on. The Marina itself is the largest man-made marina in the world, which sounds like marketing until you're actually floating in the middle of it and the skyscrapers are reflecting off the water on both sides. Ninety minutes of cruising means you're not rushed. You move slowly enough to actually look at things. There's an open-air upper deck if you want the breeze, and a fully air-conditioned lower deck if the evening gets cool. Entertainment happens (live shows, that kind of thing), but it's not intrusive.

Dinner is an international buffet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, so there's something if you're picky. Welcome drinks come with it, plus water, tea and coffee throughout. The whole experience (helicopter, dinner cruise, the transport to and from your hotel) is one package, which means you're not coordinating pickups or figuring out how to get to the marina on your own. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you just need to be ready when they arrive.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off to your Dubai location.
• 17-minute helicopter flight over Dubai's skyline and landmarks.
• entrance to Marina Mall.
• 90-minute dinner cruise on Dubai Marina.
• international buffet dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
• welcome drinks, water, tea and coffee.
• live entertainment shows.
• access to both open-air upper deck and fully air-conditioned lower deck.
• separate restroom facilities.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 16:00

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sougat Travel & Tourism LLC

Is this one for you?Book this if you want both the aerial view and the evening experience without arranging separate transport or timing two different activities. The combo takes care of the logistics and gets you back to your hotel when the night is done.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

How long is the helicopter flight?

17 minutes in the air.

What's included in the dinner on the dhow?

International buffet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, welcome drinks, water, tea and coffee, plus live entertainment.

How long does the marina cruise last?

90 minutes of cruising on Dubai Marina.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup and drop-off to your hotel or residence in Dubai are included.

Can I choose where to sit on the boat?

There's an open-air upper deck and a fully air-conditioned lower deck, so you can choose based on the weather and your preference.

What time does the cruise depart?

The cruise typically departs in the evening, allowing time for the helicopter tour earlier in the day.

Are there separate restroom facilities?

Yes, there are separate toilet facilities for men and women on the dhow.