Top United Arab Emirates Helicopter Tours

Palm Jumeirah is known for its glitzy and glamourous hotels and apartments, so it’s no wonder why this Dubai helicopter tour—a truly glamorous experience itself—takes off from the island. Soar over the city to see top attractions like the Burj Al Arab and the Burj Khalifa from the sky and bypass the crowds on land.

There’s nothing on this planet like the Dubai Helicopter tour and nothing can compare to seeing this skyline wonder from the sky. Hop aboard a helicopter for an incredible aerial sightseeing adventure. Our Helicopter tours are the perfect way to explore famous attractions and iconic landmarks such as Burj Khalifa, The World Island, the Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, Atlantis The Palm and Old Dubai. There’s so much to take in that the best way to get the most from your Dubai adventure through Helicopter ride in Dubai. Unwind yourself with this 12-minutes, 17 minutes, or a 22-minutes helicopter ride to Dubai and unleash the wanderer inside you by witnessing the eye-catching views and numerous spectacular elements that embrace the ambiance of Dubai. Upgrade to add private transfers from your hotel to helipad and back. Please check Option wise inclusions for every product before booking.

Fly over Dubai in a helicopter, and see the city’s iconic buildings, beaches, and palm-shaped islands from above. Skip walking and bus tours for an exciting—and efficient—way to experience the visionary city. Guided flights can last between 12 and 25 minutes and pass Dubai’s Atlantis Hotel, Burj Khalifa, Jumeirah neighborhood, Business Bay skyscrapers, and more. This experience includes round-trip ground transfers from anywhere in Dubai.

The Dubai desert is one of the most stunning sights in the world, but the desert can be hot and miserable to trek on foot or even by camel. See the desert without having to journey on land with this Dubai Hot Air Balloon Ride with Breakfast and Falcon Show. This experience includes a gourmet breakfast and a falcon show, as well as round-trip transport.

See the desert sunrise from the air on this hot air balloon ride in Dubai. Rise early, travel by air-conditioned minibus to the launch site, and glide over the billowing dunes of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve with your pilot. Conclude with a gourmet breakfast back on the ground.

Throw yourself into the action of Aquaventure Waterpark in Dubai with an entrance-only, all-day ticket. Part of the Atlantis The Palm resort, the Aquaventure Dubai boasts impressive water rides and adventures fit for all ages. Enjoy the attractions as you wish: career down corkscrew chutes, ride through shark tunnels, watch the little ones at the new Splasher’s Island area, and unwind on the lazy rivers. Depending on the option you have chosen, enjoy admission to The Lost Chambers, the Atlantis-themed aquarium containing 65,000 marine animals across 21 exhibits.

Head into the desert outside Dubai for an evening of dining and entertainment. First, climb aboard your own quad bike for an adrenaline-fueled adventure through the golden sands. Then, head to a Bedouin-style camp to participate in other activities such as sandboarding or camel riding as you enjoy traditional Arab music and dancing. A full buffet dinner is served in addition to tea, coffee, and other refreshments.

Get to know the UAE’s ultra-modern capital of Abu Dhabi on this day trip from Dubai. Stroll around the white marble masterpiece of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, admire views of the Yas Marina Formula 1 circuit and Ferrari World, and visit the Heritage Village to learn about Abu Dhabi’s pre-oil past and Bedouin beginnings. Informative guided commentary, round-trip transport, and Dubai hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Admire widescreen views of Dubai’s skyline from the water without an expensive private yacht charter on this shared cruise from Dubai Marina. Settle aboard a gleaming yacht with sunbathing and seating decks, and absorb the landmarks as you glide over the Persian Gulf, snapping photos of the Burj Al Arab, Atlantis, and other sights. Choose from various time slots and savor an on-board breakfast or barbecue depending on whether it’s a morning, lunch, afternoon, sunset, siesta, twilight, or moonlight cruise.

See Dubai's landmarks and beautiful coastline from the deck of a boat on the Persian Gulf. During this boat tour, available in the early morning and late evening to beat the desert heat, get views of the Palm Jumeirah, the Dubai Marina, and the Burj Al Arab. Bring your camera for photo ops and learn about the history and culture of Dubai through your guide's narration.

Prebook to secure a place on a sunrise hot air balloon ride in Dubai. Then, on the day, be transported into the desert, board your piloted balloon, and absorb the views. Watch for wildlife as you float over the dunes and the sun illuminates the sands. Your trip includes breakfast at a Bedouin camp, an optional camel ride, an in-flight falcon show, and a take-home flight certificate.

Take a dune drive across the red sands outside Dubai while exploring the desert by 4WD vehicle. You’ll experience the thrill of dune bashing, sandboarding, and a camel ride. Upgrade your 4-Hour morning or afternoon adventure to a 7-hour and linger for a scenic sunset, with the addition of a barbecue dinner at a Bedouin-style desert camp. You’re treated like a VIP with belly dancing, henna, and other entertainment.

See Dubai from a different perspective—from high above the water with up to three of your friends. On this exciting parasailing adventure, soar above the Arabian Gulf and enjoy views of Palm Island, Dubai Marina, and other incredible sights off the shoreline of this world-class city. This tour is for the adventurous only—you may rise to heights of up to 500 feet (152 meters) if the winds allow. Multiple departure times are available.

Discover the beauty and customs of the desert on this Dubai desert safari. Leave Dubai in a comfortable 4x4 with a guide, and enjoy an exciting mix of traditional and modern desert adventures. Ride a camel, surf a sandboard down the Dubai sand dunes, and relax at a desert campsite as the sun sets. Get a henna tattoo, watch a ‘tanoura’ folk dance, and top off your trip with a delicious barbecue dinner, including shawrma station, and exotic belly dancing show under the stars as you sit around the campfire.

Ideal for culture connoisseurs, this desert safari features a heart-pounding dune bashing session, a camel ride, live cultural performances including belly dancing, a photoshoot in Arabic costume, and a BBQ buffet dinner. From Dubai, visit an oasis and a camel farm in the Arabian Desert before watching a magical sunset. Learn about Arabian culture at a desert camp inspired by a Bedouin village, try your hand at sandboarding, and let local artists decorate your hands and feet with henna. Dinner, unlimited soft drinks, and hotel pickup and drop-off in central Dubai are included.

A good way to get the most out of one day in Abu Dhabi, this tour hits many of the city’s most popular sites and attractions. Travel on a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle to Dubai, where you will explore the highlights of the city including Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Heritage Village, the Louvre Abu Dhabi, and more. There will also be a stop at a local date market and at Ferrari World for a photo opp.

Spend a day touring the UAE's cultural capital on this full-day Abu Dhabi tour that includes a local lunch. See top attractions like Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the vibrant neighborhoods of downtown and Heritage Village. Follow your expert guide to Corniche, Saadiyat Island project and Yas Island, which is famous for its Formula 1 YAS circuit and Ferrari World. This day-long excursion is one of the best ways to see the sites and experience the thrill, culture and traditions of one of UAE's most popular cities.

Zoom across the desert on four wheels on this exciting 2-hour quad bike experience from Dubai or Ras Al Khaimah. Venture into the desert by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, and hop aboard a rugged modern quad bike. Don a supplied helmet and gloves, rev your engine and then set off in convoy behind your guide. Rumble across the sands, roar over rolling dunes, and stop for photos of the beautiful desert on route. After your ride, relax and refuel in a cool Bedouin-style tent over fresh Arabic coffee, tea and dates.

See the breathtaking sites of Dubai from the top of the world’s tallest building. Visit the observation deck 124th floor of the iconic Burj Khalifa. At 1,483 feet (452 meters) tall, this living wonder is the most popular attraction in Dubai. Choose from an indoor, floor-to-ceiling glass view or step outside into the open-air terrace. Then enjoy a 360-degree view of the city, desert and ocean below. Special telescopes provide a closer look at the sites. Also, enjoy a multimedia presentation of the history of Dubai and pick up a souvenir on the way back down.

Discover the best of Old and New Dubai on a half-day Dubai sightseeing tour with an expert guide. Traveling by comfortable coach or minivan, take in Dubai’s top landmarks as you absorb the cosmopolitan atmosphere. Snap photos of the Burj Al-Arab; ride an ‘abra’ water taxi across Dubai Creek, and much more. Visit the Deira Spice Souk and the brilliant Gold Souk, then end in Downtown Dubai to see the famous Burj Khalifa.

Check out Burj Al Arab and Palm Jumeirah from the sky on this 12 minute helicopter ride from Dubai. You’ll share the helicopter with others on this small group tour, which is great for keeping costs reasonable. Get your cameras ready for snapping some great shots, and when you land, you’ll also have admission to The View at The Palm.

The ultimate introduction for new visitors to Dubai, this VIP helicopter tour ticks off the city’s top attractions—from the air. Get a bird’s eye peek of Burj Khalifa, the Wind Towers, the Jumeirah coastline, and plenty of other landmarks as you listen to live commentary from your pilot. Luxury tours include hotel pickup and drop-off and light refreshments.

Dubai’s ultra-modern architecture and stunning shores are meant to be explored, but the city and beaches can be overcrowded and overwhelming. See the city from up above during this Dubai Private Helicopter Tour from Palm Jumeirah and see the sights with just you and your group. This private experience ensures unobstructed views of Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, the World Island, and the Palm Jumeirah coastline.