7 Helicopter Flights in the Middle East to Build a Day Around

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 with an English-speaking pilot pointing out Dubai’s key sights. Choose 12, 15, 17, or 25 minutes, with longer options reaching Dubai Marina, Ski Dubai, Media City, and Jebel Ali. Bring your original passport or valid ID, arrive 45 minutes early, and expect extra charges for front seats and photographs.

“Our pilot was really good. pointed out all the high light areas. The flight was awsome. Saw a lot of Dubai. overall it was very good.”

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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, near Burj Al Arab, for a 12-minute flight over Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, Dubai’s beaches, Downtown, and Business Bay. Your pilot provides live commentary, while optional hotel transfers and separately priced photos and videos make this a polished but brief way to see Dubai from above.

“The activity was AMAZING! Though it was a bit dusty we were still able to see all the main sites and attractions during the ride. Regardless where you’re seated the pilot gives the view at all angles which I appreciated. Generally, the entire staff was welcoming and the service provided was great!”

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3.Dubai Helicopter Experience with Sightseeing Options

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

Fly over Dubai with HeliDubai Helicopter Tours on a 12 to 40-minute sightseeing flight. Expect views of the Palm Jumeirah, Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, Dubai Creek, Port Rashid, and Jumeirah Beach, plus live commentary and light refreshments. Flights leave from Al Sufouh, with a maximum of five passengers.

“Super streamlined, great friendly staff, and a wonderful way to see the sites. Prompt, easy to find, and thrilling!”

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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 the Dubai Police Academy helipad. With up to five people in the cabin, you will fly over Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, Burj Al Arab, The World, Jumeirah Beach, Burj Khalifa, and Mall of the Emirates. Bring your passport and arrive 45 minutes early.

“Impressive flight along the coast of Dubai providing a nice view on the city. Our first flight was cancelled due to bad weather, but the tour operator quickly arranged a new flight. We booked a transfer back by limousine, but we were also picked up at the hotel and brought back. The driver was very nice and waited for us during the tour. The whole tour was fun.”

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5.22-Minute Helicopter Flight

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

From HeliDubai at Dubai Police Academy, an English-speaking guide and pilot commentary accompany your 22-minute flight over the Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, Burj Khalifa, World Islands, Dubai Creek, and Dubai Frame. Bring photo ID, but leave selfie sticks, tablets, and long camera lenses behind.

“This was a wonderful experience and I wouldn’t have missed it for the world. It gave us thrilling views of Dubai and the views of the Palm were amazing.”

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6.30-Minute Scenic Helicopter Tour

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

Fly with HeliDubai from the Dubai Police Academy helipad on a 30-minute scenic flight for up to five people. An English-speaking pilot provides commentary as you pass Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Frame, Dubai Creek, and Emirates Hills. Bring your passport or ID, arrive 45 minutes early, and expect photos and transfers to cost extra.

“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

Start with hotel pickup in a 4WD, then head to Lahbab for red-dune driving, sandboarding, a camel ride, falcon viewing, and optional quad biking. Cool off with Arabic tea, coffee, dates, and water in an air-conditioned tent before your helicopter flight near Palm Jumeirah. Guides may include Safeer or Yacine.

“Safeer was the best guide, he made our day better! A unique and unforgettable experience!!”

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