Helicopter Tours in Dubai Worth the Day: Our 7 Picks

1.Sightseeing Helicopter Ride from The Palm

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,109 reviews · 12 - 25 minutes · from $195Our pick

Fly from Atlantis The Palm in a six-seat helicopter and see Dubai’s biggest sights from above. Your English-speaking pilot points out landmarks by headset, including the Palm, Burj Al Arab, Burj Khalifa, World Islands, and Dubai Marina. Choose a 12, 15, 17, or 25-minute route, with private flights also available.

“Quite good and loved the experience but a bit over priced especially when at the end I was charged an other €75 for a few photos sent via email…”

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2.12-Min Helicopter Adventure Above The Palm

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,279 reviews · from $193Best value

Take off from HeliDubai’s helipad at the Dubai Police Academy for a 12-minute flight over Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, Burj Al Arab, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Canal, and Business Bay. A pilot provides live commentary, while optional hotel transfers simplify the visit. Arrive 45 minutes early with your passport or ID.

“The service is like no other, it would be better to have the price of photography included in the ticket price”

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3.Dubai Helicopter Experience with Sightseeing Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 713 reviews · from $198

You’ll fly with HeliDubai over Dubai’s biggest sights, including Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Khalifa, Port Rashid, Jumeirah Beach, and Old Dubai. Flights range from 12 to 40 minutes, with onboard commentary and light refreshments. Call ahead for your exact departure time, and expect seating to depend on passenger weight.

“The whole ride.....was awesome. The staff was polite & helpful. Everything was great...I recommend all to try this activity.”

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4.17-Minute Helicopter Tour over Palm Jumeirah

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 663 reviews · 17 min · from $257Top rated

Take a narrated 17-minute helicopter flight from HeliDubai’s helipad at the Dubai Police Academy. You’ll fly over Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, The World, Jumeirah Beach, Burj Khalifa, Mall of the Emirates, and more. Flights carry up to five people, with English commentary and complimentary water.

“Definitely the way to see the Man-Made Palm Jumeriah and the World islands. Highly recommended.”

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5.22-Minute Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 375 reviews · 22 min · from $353

Meet HeliDubai at the Dubai Police Academy for a 22-minute flight over Dubai’s headline sights. You’ll pass Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, World Islands, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Frame, beaches, canals, and Old Dubai. An English-speaking guide and audio commentary help you follow the view, while a 45-minute safety check comes before takeoff.

“Really it was amazing, the time going very fast 24 min you feel it's 2 min, I really enjoyed”

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6.30-Minute Scenic Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 66 reviews · 30 min · from $481

Take a 30-minute helicopter flight from the Dubai Police Academy helipad, passing Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Frame, Dubai Creek, and Emirates Hills. An English-speaking pilot provides commentary. The small group holds up to five people, with return transport and photos sold separately.

“We had the 30 Minute flight and it was fantastic. We were luck to be the only 2 in the helicopter, so we got a private flight for the price of a group flight. The pilot gave us some explanations abiut the different places we saw. There is a row in the back with 4 seats and in front a seat next to the pilot. The 2 seats in the back next to the windows on the right and ledt side are the best seats. An expensive trip but it‘s worth the money.”

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7.Helicopter Ride, Desert Safari, Camels & Refreshments

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 24 reviews · 6 hours · from $300

You’ll start with hotel pickup in Dubai, Sharjah, or Ajman, then head to Lahbab for red-dune driving, sandboarding, a camel ride, falcon viewing, and optional quad biking. After desert activities and Arabic refreshments, you’ll reach Palm Jumeirah for a 12-minute helicopter flight. Guides such as Safeer and Yacine have earned especially warm praise.

“The driver was very sarcastic and hard to get answers out of. The activities felt cheap and taking advantage of the animals. Each activity was like ten minutes. The helicopter experience was awesome but you don’t go over the islands”

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