Dubai Helicopter Tour & Private Transfers: Burj Khalifa & Palm Jumeirah

See Dubai from 500 feet: helicopter ride over the Burj Khalifa and Palm Jumeirah

You get picked up from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle, flown over the Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, The World Islands, Dubai Water Canal and Business Bay's skyline, then driven back to your door. The helicopter does the seeing. The transfers handle the logistics. Bottled water is on board, and weight capacity is up to 113kg per passenger.

Step-by-step itinerary

Dubai aerial sightseeing tour

• Transfer to helicopter departure point
• Fly over The Atlantis Palm
• View Burj Al Arab structure
• Fly above Dubai beaches and The World Islands
• See Burj Khalifa from the air
• Fly through Dubai Business Bay skyscrapers
• View Dubai Water Canal
• Return with private transfer

The experience

The car pulls up to your hotel and you're in an air-conditioned vehicle heading to the helipad. No negotiating a taxi, no waiting for directions. The driver knows the route and you're already thinking about what you'll see from the air. Within an hour you're strapped in, headset on, and the ground starts dropping away. The Burj Khalifa rises first, that needle of glass and steel that doesn't look real until you're level with it, then below it. From up there the scale of it hits different. You can see why it's the tallest building in the world, but you can also see how small it is compared to everything else Dubai has built around it.

The helicopter swings toward Palm Jumeirah and the view shifts again. The artificial islands fan out like something from a blueprint, the curved streets and villas laid out so perfectly you can trace them with your finger against the window. Then it's over The World Islands, that cluster of smaller islands meant to look like a map when you're high enough, and the beaches between them are so clear you can see the color change where the water gets deeper. The Dubai Water Canal cuts through the city below like someone drew a line with a ruler, and Business Bay's skyscrapers cluster together like they're competing for space. You're seeing the whole thing at once: the old and the new, the planned and the organic, all of it compressed into one view that doesn't exist from the ground.

After you land, the same driver is waiting to take you back. No scramble for a ride, no haggling over the fare. It's already arranged, the vehicle is already there, and you're heading back to your hotel still processing what you just saw from 500 feet up. The whole thing, from pickup to dropoff, is one smooth line instead of a series of decisions you have to make.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and dropoff in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• helicopter flight over the Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, The World Islands, Dubai Water Canal and Business Bay.
• bottled water on board.
• headset for communication during the flight.

Options for this experience

4 options

Option 17 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 16:00

Option 27 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 16:00

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

Option 47 departure times: the first at 10:00, 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 day7 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 16:00

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

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Royal Smart Tourism

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Dubai's scale and layout from the air without arranging your own transport or timing the flight yourself: the included pickups and dropoffs mean you only have to show up at your hotel and be ready to fly.

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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 included in the helicopter tour?

Hotel pickup and dropoff in an air-conditioned vehicle, the helicopter flight itself, bottled water on board, and a headset so you can hear the pilot and other passengers.

How long is the helicopter flight?

The flight itself is approximately 30 minutes in the air, though the total time from pickup to dropoff is longer when you factor in the drive to and from the helipad.

What if I weigh more than 113kg?

Passengers weighing between 114kg and 140kg pay an additional fee equivalent to one extra seat. Passengers over 140kg cannot fly.

Is the helicopter tour safe for pregnant travelers?

No, the tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The main requirement is that you meet the weight limits for the helicopter.

Is there WiFi on the helicopter?

WiFi is available on board during the flight.