Duration
12 to 40 minutes flight time, depending on the route selected
Dubai · experience
Helicopter flight over Dubai’s skyline and coast
A short helicopter flight past the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Creek, with longer routes reaching Palm Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab — live commentary and refreshments included.
12 to 40 minutes flight time, depending on the route selectedSmall group flight, maximum 5 travellers per aircraftFrom €173
The experience
Dubai from the air — Burj Khalifa, the Palm and the coastline in a single short flight.
Departing from Dubai Festival City’s helipad, this flight follows Dubai Creek out toward the coast, passing the Burj Khalifa and the malls beside it before continuing over the wind towers, beaches and golf courses of the newer city. Light refreshments and live commentary run throughout.
Three flight lengths are available at booking, from a brisk 12-minute route to a fuller 40-minute option that reaches further along the coast toward Palm Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab — the extra minutes are the difference between a quick skyline pass and a proper aerial tour of the Palm.
Seating is arranged by the crew based on guest weight for balance rather than by request, and souvenir photo packages are available to purchase on landing, in addition to guests’ own phone photography.
Group
Small group flight, maximum 5 travellers per aircraft
Languages
English commentary on board
Format
Helicopter flight departing from Dubai’s Al Sufouh helipad
Meeting point
HeliDubai Helicopter Tours, Al Sufouh 1, Dubai
Pickup and drop-off
Not included on the base option; a private two-way transfer can be added.
Who this suits
A good choice when it matches the way you want to use the city.
- A short, memorable way to see Dubai’s skyline and coastline that doesn’t need a full afternoon.
- First-time visitors who want the Burj Khalifa and the city’s scale from above.
- An anniversary or celebration flight — several guests have been offered a complimentary upgrade for one.
Itinerary
The route at a glance.
The guide and exact sequence are confirmed on the day. Times below are a useful indication of how this visit is normally structured.
- 1Arrive 30 minutes before
Check in at Al Sufouh helipad
Safety briefing and weight-based seating.
- 2First half of the flight
Flight over Dubai Creek and the Burj Khalifa
The route follows the Creek out toward the coast.
- 3On longer routes
Coastline and Palm Jumeirah
The 22- and 40-minute options continue toward the Palm and Burj Al Arab.
- 4Finish
Return to the helipad
Landing back at Al Sufouh.
What the visit includes
The practical detail before you choose a date.
Highlights
- A helicopter flight departing from Dubai Festival City
- Views of the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Creek and the city’s skyline
- Longer routes reach Palm Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab
- Light refreshments and live commentary on board
Included
- ✓ Helicopter flight with live commentary
- ✓ Light refreshments
- ✓ Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Not included
- • Hotel pickup and drop-off, unless the transfer option is selected
- • Gratuities
Before you go
A few essentials for the day.
- Total weight per passenger is capped at 254 lbs (115 kg).
- Only children aged 2 and over are permitted on board.
- Flights are subject to favourable weather; a cancelled flight is rebooked or refunded in full.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the flight.