
Private: Ultimate Dubai Helicopter Tour with Optional Transfers
- Duration
- 1 h
- Rating
- ★ 5.0 · 5 reviews
- Price
- from €817
Discover Dubai from a new angle with a private helicopter flight designed for guests seeking an exclusive and thrilling sightseeing experience. Departing from the Atlantis Helipad, this aerial journey is ideal for marking special occasions, treating family and friends, or simply exploring the city's renowned skyline in privacy. With an experienced pilot at the controls, your group alone has the cabin, ensuring personalized attention and a comfortable start to your adventure in Dubai.
Your helicopter tour begins at the Atlantis Helipad, where you are welcomed into a spacious lounge and guided through a comprehensive safety briefing and check-in process. Before boarding, you’ll have time to relax and prepare as the ground team attends to all details. Once ready, you’ll be escorted to your helicopter. As the rotors spin up and the aircraft lifts off, the excitement builds, and soon Dubai’s dramatic cityscape spreads out beneath you, promising extraordinary views from the very first moments in the air.
Rising above the city, your flight path takes you past Dubai’s most iconic landmarks. The world-famous Atlantis The Palm comes into view, perched on the tip of Palm Jumeirah, with its distinctive architecture inspired by Arabian legends. Next, you soar past the Burj Khalifa, the tallest tower on the planet, its shimmering spire dominating the skyline. The helicopter also circles near the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab, standing proudly on its own island off Jumeirah Beach. Along the way, you’ll trace the intricate outline of Dubai’s coastline, including the carefully crafted islands that stretch into the Persian Gulf, such as the Palm archipelagos and the World archipelago, which echo the shapes of palm trees and the continents.
As your flight continues, panoramic views of the city’s futuristic architecture blend with the coastline’s surprising patterns. The helicopter glides above dazzling marinas, glittering high-rises, and the gentle curve of the Palm. Each landmark appears from a perspective few ever see, offering opportunities for photographs and a moment to simply take in the scale of Dubai’s visionary urban design. As the tour draws to a close, you circle back toward the helipad, gradually descending as the cityscape fades from view and you return to the starting point, where your ground team awaits.
Your booking includes a private helicopter flight for your group with an experienced, licensed pilot, use of the comfortable pre-flight lounge, a safety briefing, and headsets for in-flight communication. Optional hotel transfers can be arranged at the time of booking. Items not covered are food and drinks, photo packages, gratuities, and hotel transfers if not pre-selected. Beverages and snacks are not offered, so consider bringing your own if needed.
This scenic flight unfolds above Dubai’s extraordinary landscape, where innovative man-made islands meet iconic skyscrapers. From the sparkling waters of the Persian Gulf to the sweeping lines of Palm Jumeirah and the towering silhouette of Burj Khalifa, the city’s most famous sights pass beneath your rotors. The flight gives you a unique vantage point over the blend of modern architecture and natural shoreline that defines Dubai as a global destination.
You may choose to be picked up from your hotel or meet directly at the Atlantis Helipad, with free parking available for guests. The tour is private, restricted to your booking party, and can accommodate up to five passengers per flight, subject to a maximum group weight of approximately 480 kg. The pilot conducts the flight in English. All guests must arrive at least 45 minutes before departure for check-in, safety briefing, orientation, and a mandatory weigh-in. Bring a valid passport or Emirates ID for every participant. Children under two years are not permitted, and pregnant women may only fly during the first 32 weeks at their own risk. Smartphones and regular cameras are welcome, but selfie sticks and large professional lenses require prior approval. Please provide accurate weight information when booking, as exceeding limits may result in denied boarding or a non-refundable cancellation. If your flight is cancelled due to weather or operational reasons, you may reschedule or receive a refund for the flight only; transfers, if already used, will not be re-arranged for a new flight date.
What's included
- Headsets for in-flight communication
- Optional two-way transfers from/to your hotel (if selected at the time of booking)
- Experienced and licensed pilot
- Access to lounge/waiting area at the helipad
- Pre-flight safety briefing
- Private helicopter flight (duration as selected)
- Photo package
- Hotel transfers if not selected during booking
- Food and beverages
- Gratuities
Meeting & pickup
- Pickup offered, or meet at the starting point
- Private tour — only your group takes part
- Guide languages: English
Know before you go
- Please ensure to arrive at Atlantis Helipad 45 Min prior to departure flight for boarding procedure such as check-in, safety briefing, orientation and weigh-in.
- Important Note Regarding Transfers and Flight Cancellations (Dubai Flights)
- If the flight is cancelled on the day of the tour due to operational or weather-related reasons, it can be rescheduled at no additional cost - or helicopter cost can be refunded.
- However, car transfers are provided once only. If the vehicle has already been used, transfers will not be re-arranged for the rescheduled flight.
- Guests must make their own way to the helipad for the rescheduled flight, or request a new transfer at an additional charge.
- The timings shown on the website are subject to availability at the time of booking. We will contact you to provide the nearest available time and confirm your reservation.
- Please arrive at least 45 minutes prior to your scheduled flight time for check-in and a safety briefing.
- Bring a valid passport or Emirates ID for all passengers – this is mandatory for boarding.
- Free parking is available at the terminal.
- Late arrivals may result in missed flight and no refund, so please plan accordingly.
- NO SHOW POLICY: If passengers fail to arrive for their scheduled flight without notification at least 48 hours prior to departure, the booking will be cancelled without a refund.
- Children below 2 years old are not allowed for this tour
- Camera: Smartphone and consumer cameras are welcome. Selfie sticks and tablets are not permitted on board. Professional cameras and lenses of more than 400 mm are not permitted unless prior government approval has been obtained in advance.
- Max total passenger weight for 1 private flight should not exceed 480 kg.
- For group bookings of more than 12 people, we can accommodate a maximum of 5 passengers per flight to ensure the weight limit is maintained, the flight remains properly balanced, and the helicopter's stability, safety, and security are upheld.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The maximum total weight limit is 450kg - 490 kg per flight in accordance with the weight and balance limitations of the aircraft. If the weight is close to or exceeds the limit, We kindly request passengers to provide accurate weight information at the time of booking. Failure to provide accurate information may result in the cancellation of the flight with a non-refundable ticket, or one passenger may be removed from the flight.
- Pregnant women: Pregnant women can only fly during the first 32 weeks of pregnancy upon own risk