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Dubai helicopter tours
Take off from Atlantis on the Palm or from HeliDubai opposite Mall of the Emirates, and see the Palm, Burj Al Arab and the skyline from the air. Shared seats from AED 710, or a private helicopter for your group.
- Take-off
- Atlantis or Al Sufouh
- Flights
- Daily, about 9:30am–5pm
- In the air
- 12 to 30 minutes
- Check in
- 45 min before
What's included
As the operator lists it for the flight picked on the card: 12-minute shared flight from Atlantis, The Palm. Change flight
Included
- 12 minute helicopter flight on sharing basis
- Check-in and safety briefing
- Passenger insurance in line with UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) requirements
Sights covered
- Palm Island (departure near Atlantis Hotel)
- Burj Al Arab
- Jumeirah
- Burj Khalifa
Not included
- Hotel transfers
- Food/drinks
- Specific seat selection
- Professional photos
- Special package (birthday, marriage proposal, etc.)
Restrictions
- Up to 110 kg per passenger (if exceeded, an additional seat must be purchased)
- Seat belt extenders are not provided
- Children under 2 are not permitted
- From the age of 2, a separate seat at the full adult fare is required
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult (18+)
- All passengers are required to bring their original, physical, valid passport or ID (soft copies will not be accepted)
Dubai, the way it was drawn
From the ground the Palm is a road and a row of hotels. From the air it's the shape you know from the maps: the trunk, the fronds and the ring of Atlantis at the end. Every flight takes in Burj Al Arab and Burj Khalifa too; the longer ones add The World Islands, Downtown, Dubai Marina, Old Dubai and the Creek.
- Two helipads
- Shared or private
- Up to 6 per helicopter
- Back where you started
The route
What you'll see from the air. Swipe or scroll sideways for the flight.
Each flight has its own route, listed on the card; routes can change with air traffic and the wind. Winter mornings can be hazy.
Lift-off
Check in at the helipad, a short safety briefing, then up over the city: from Atlantis on the Palm, or from HeliDubai in Al Sufouh.
The Palm from above
The trunk, the 16 fronds and the crescent around them, with Atlantis The Royal on the shore: Dubai's most famous shape.
Burj Al Arab
The sail-shaped hotel on its own island, and the Jumeirah beaches running along the coast.
Dubai Marina and JLT
On the longer flights: the towers of Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Lake Towers, and Ain Dubai's wheel.
Burj Khalifa
The world's tallest building is on every flight; Atlantis's 17- and 25-minute flights add Downtown Dubai.
Helicopter tour prices 2026
| Flight | Price |
|---|---|
| Atlantis, The Palm: shared seats, per person | |
| 12-minute flightThe Palm, Burj Al Arab, Burj Khalifa | AED 715 Panoramic AED 914 |
| 15-minute flight+ The World Islands | AED 921 Panoramic AED 1,120 |
| 17-minute flight+ The World Islands, Downtown | AED 979 Panoramic AED 1,178 |
| 25-minute flight+ Dubai Marina, JLT, the Creek | AED 1,450 Panoramic AED 1,649 |
| Atlantis, The Palm: private helicopter, up to 6 people | |
| 12-minute private flightThe whole helicopter | AED 3,145 |
| 15-minute private flightThe whole helicopter | AED 4,041 |
| 17-minute private flightThe whole helicopter | AED 4,525 |
| 25-minute private flightThe whole helicopter | AED 6,353 |
| HeliDubai, Al Sufouh: shared seats, per person | |
| 12-minute flightThe Palm, Burj Al Arab, Burj Khalifa | AED 710 24 Dec–3 Jan AED 810 |
| 17-minute flight+ Atlantis, The World Islands | AED 945 24 Dec–3 Jan AED 1,045 |
| 22-minute flight+ Dubai Creek, Bur Dubai | AED 1,299 24 Dec–3 Jan AED 1,399 |
| 30-minute flight+ Ain Dubai, JLT, Dubai Frame | AED 1,770 24 Dec–3 Jan AED 1,870 |
| HeliDubai, Al Sufouh: private helicopter, up to 5 people | |
| 12-minute private flightThe whole helicopter | AED 3,550 24 Dec–3 Jan AED 4,050 |
| 17-minute private flightThe whole helicopter | AED 4,725 24 Dec–3 Jan AED 5,225 |
| 22-minute private flightThe whole helicopter | AED 6,495 24 Dec–3 Jan AED 6,995 |
| 30-minute private flightThe whole helicopter | AED 8,850 24 Dec–3 Jan AED 9,350 |
| Under 2Can't fly | – |
Prices include VAT; you pay in UAE dirhams (AED). Shared flights are per person from age 2; private flights are per helicopter for up to 6 people. Checked .
Flight times
| Flights | Every day, from about 9:30am to 5pm |
|---|---|
| Check in | 45 minutes before your flight, at the helipad |
| In the air | 12, 15, 17 or 25 minutes from Atlantis; 12, 17, 22 or 30 from HeliDubai |
| Whole visit | About 1.5 hours with check-in and the briefing |
| Prices | Atlantis: the same every day. HeliDubai: higher from 24 Dec to 3 Jan |
Flights are by daylight, so the last ones leave in the late afternoon. Weekend and late-afternoon seats go first. The times you can book, with the seats left, show on the card once you pick a date.
How to get to the helipads
Atlantis, The Palm
The helipad is at Atlantis, The Palm, at the far end of Palm Jumeirah. Your e-ticket gives the exact check-in point.
Taxi, Careem or Uber
Ask for Atlantis, The Palm. Leave time for the drive along the Palm's trunk and through the tunnel.
Palm Monorail
From Gateway station at the foot of the Palm to Atlantis Aquaventure station at the end of the line, then walk to the hotel.
Atlantis, The Palm Atlantis, The Palm, Crescent Road, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Open in Google MapsHeliDubai, Al Sufouh
HeliDubai's helipad and lounge are inside Dubai Police Academy on Umm Suqeim Road, opposite Mall of the Emirates.
Taxi, Careem or Uber
Ask for HeliDubai at Dubai Police Academy, Umm Suqeim Road, Al Sufouh.
Dubai Metro
Red Line to Mall of the Emirates station, then a short taxi ride across Sheikh Zayed Road.
HeliDubai, Al Sufouh Dubai Police Academy, Umm Suqeim Road, Al Sufouh 1, Dubai
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Choosing your flight
- Atlantis or HeliDubai? Atlantis takes off on the Palm and has panoramic seats at the front; HeliDubai's longer flights cross to the Creek, Old Dubai and Dubai Frame.
- Late afternoon for golden light. The last flights of the day catch the sun low over the Gulf, and they often sell out first.
- Mornings are calmer and cooler. Some winter mornings start hazy, so a midday or afternoon flight can see further.
- Book a panoramic seat at Atlantis if photos matter: the seats at the front, for up to 3 people.
- Going as a family or a group? A private helicopter costs no more than buying every seat on a shared flight, and the helicopter is yours.
Know before you fly
- Bring your original passport or Emirates ID. Copies and photos aren't accepted, and you can't fly without it.
- Check in 45 minutes before your flight. Late arrivals can lose their seat without a refund.
- 110 kg per seat on shared flights; heavier passengers need a second seat. A private helicopter takes up to 450 kg in all at Atlantis, 400 kg at HeliDubai.
- Age 2 and up. Children under 2 can't fly, children from 2 need their own seat at the full price, and under-12s fly with an adult.
- Travel light. Only your phone, camera and sunglasses go on board; bags, hats and scarves stay in the storage area. No flash photos during the flight.
- Weather comes first. Flights can go ahead in reduced visibility. If a flight is cancelled for weather, you're offered a new date or a refund.
Your flight, step by step
From the helipad to the sky and back, here's how it goes.
- 45 min beforeCheck in at the helipad with your e-ticket and original ID
- Weigh-inEvery passenger is weighed so the crew can balance the seats
- BriefingA short safety briefing, then the walk out to the helicopter
- Lift-off12 to 30 minutes over the Palm, the coast and the city
- Panoramic seatsThe seats at the front, if you booked them at Atlantis
- TouchdownBack at the helipad you left from
Helicopter tour FAQs
How much is a helicopter tour in Dubai?
From Atlantis, The Palm, shared seats cost AED 715 for 12 minutes, AED 921 for 15, AED 979 for 17 and AED 1,450 for 25 minutes, per person; a panoramic seat at the front is AED 199 more. From HeliDubai, shared seats cost AED 710 for 12 minutes, AED 945 for 17, AED 1,299 for 22 and AED 1,770 for 30 minutes (AED 100 more from 24 December to 3 January). A private helicopter starts at AED 3,145 from Atlantis and AED 3,550 from HeliDubai. Prices include VAT.
Which helipad should I choose?
Atlantis, The Palm takes off on the Palm itself, offers 15- and 25-minute flights and panoramic seats at the front; its 25-minute flight goes on to Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lake Towers and the Creek. HeliDubai takes off opposite Mall of the Emirates; its 22- and 30-minute flights go on to the Creek, Bur Dubai, Ain Dubai and Dubai Frame. Pick the one closer to you, or the route you like best.
Which flight should I choose?
Every flight takes in the Palm, Burj Al Arab and Burj Khalifa. From Atlantis, the 15-minute flight adds The World Islands, the 17 adds Downtown Dubai, and the 25 adds Dubai Creek, Port Rashid, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai Marina and Jebel Ali Golf Club. From HeliDubai, the 17-minute flight adds Atlantis, The World Islands and Port Rashid, the 22 adds Dubai Creek and the wind towers of Bur Dubai, and the 30 adds Emirates Hills, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Ain Dubai, Old Dubai and Dubai Frame. Every flight's full list is under What's included.
What's the difference between a shared and a private flight?
On a shared flight you buy seats and fly with other guests. A private flight is the whole helicopter for your group, at one price: up to 6 people from Atlantis, up to 5 from HeliDubai.
What is a panoramic seat?
At Atlantis, the seats at the front of the helicopter on a shared flight, for the widest view. They cost AED 199 more than a standard seat and you can book up to 3 per booking.
Where does the helicopter take off?
From one of two helipads, as you choose when you book: Atlantis, The Palm at the end of Palm Jumeirah, or HeliDubai inside Dubai Police Academy on Umm Suqeim Road, opposite Mall of the Emirates. Your e-ticket gives the exact check-in point.
What do I need to bring?
Your original passport or Emirates ID (copies and photos aren't accepted) and your e-ticket on your phone. Check in 45 minutes before your flight.
Can children fly?
Yes, from the age of 2. Children under 2 can't fly, everyone from 2 has their own seat and pays the full price, and children aged 2 to 12 fly with an adult.
Is there a weight limit?
On shared flights each seat takes up to 110 kg; a heavier passenger books a second seat. A private helicopter takes up to 450 kg in all at Atlantis and 400 kg at HeliDubai. Everyone is weighed at check-in so the crew can balance the seats.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Flights can go ahead in reduced visibility. If your flight is cancelled for weather, you're offered a new date or a refund.
Can I cancel my flight?
Yes: cancel at least 48 hours before your flight for a full refund, or between 48 and 24 hours before for 50% back. Less than 24 hours before, there's no refund. See our refund policy.
What's included in a helicopter tour?
Your flight, with the check-in and safety briefing and passenger insurance in line with UAE civil aviation (GCAA) rules. Not included: hotel transfers, food and drinks, choosing a specific seat (except the panoramic seats at the front at Atlantis), professional photos and special packages for birthdays or proposals. The full list for each flight, with the sights it covers, is under What's included.
How do I get my tickets?
Your e-ticket is emailed to you as soon as you've paid. Show it on your phone at check-in with your ID.
When is the best time to fly?
Late afternoon for golden light over the Gulf; mornings are calmer and cooler. The last flights of the day and weekend seats sell out first, so book a few days ahead.
Can I take photos and videos?
Yes, once the flight has begun, with your phone or camera (no photos before boarding, and no flash during the flight). Bags, hats and scarves stay in the storage area. Book a panoramic seat at the front at Atlantis for the widest view.
Dubai is best seen from the sky.
Shared seats from AED 710, a private helicopter from AED 3,145. Pick your helipad, flight and time online.
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