Dubai Helicopter Experience with Sightseeing Options
4.5
Dubai Helicopter Experience with Sightseeing Options
By Helidubai Helicopter Tours
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Make the most of your time in Dubai with a shared helicopter tour that lets you view it from an angle most never experience. Fly around landmarks such as the Burj Khalifa, see beaches and waterways, and snap impressive bird’s-eye photos. With commentary from your pilot, the tour provides a great overview of the city for first-time visitors, and you have a choice of durations to suit your schedule.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 2-90, max of 5 per group
Duration: 12m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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Highlights
- See Dubai from a helicopter, a perspective many visitors never experience
- 360-degree views of the Burj Khalifa and more, plus full city panoramas
- Take once-in-a-lifetime photos to show off when you’re home
- Live commentary, plus choice of flight durations to suit your schedule
- Light refreshments
- Live commentary on board
What's not included- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Snacks/ Meals
- Book your preferred flight option and make your way to the designated departure location in Dubai. Check in, meet your pilot, and settle into your helicopter for your shared flight. Fasten the seatbelt on your leather seat and, after a safety briefing, enjoy the views as your helicopter takes to the skies. Depending on your chosen flight option, soar over Dubai landmarks such as the Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, Burj Khalifa, and The World islands—the artificial sandy islets designed in the shape of the world’s continents. Gaze down at Dubai’s beaches and other sights such as Dubai Creek and Dubai Canal, and soak up the aerial panoramas over the city skyline and coast. Your pilot points out highlights via live commentary along the way. Your experience ends back at the helipad.
- Start:
- HeliDubai Helicopter Tours, Dubai Police Academy - Al Sufouh - Al Sufouh 1 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 13369P1- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- A MUST : Please call the operator to get the specific time of the tour
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child Policy: Only children of 2 years of age are allowed on board the aircraft
- Cameras or filming: Any footage taken may not be used for commercial purposes and personal cameras must be limited to lenses less than 400mm.
- Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical condition
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 13369P1
From
$198.15
per adult
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Itinerary
- Dubai Police Academy - Al Sufouh - Al Sufouh 1 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
- Pass byBurj Al ArabPalm JumeirahCruise Terminal 2Jumeirah Public BeachOld Souk
About the operator
Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator:
- Issac A0 contributionsNot even 1 starThey canceled my booking I got my confirmation number everything was ok and I got an email a few hours ahead that canceled because they don’t have room anymore , I booked it for my brother and his wife they missed up their plan because they are waiting for it and they had to cencel some other plan and then this happened they cenceled it , my brother ended up staying in the hotelWritten January 9, 2023
- AfricDiva0 contributionsOk serviceTook the 25mins ride, the longest ride It was an ok ride, the polite was knowledge Nothing really special about itWritten November 30, 2021
- Francisco P0 contributionsGreat way to see DubaiMoney well invested ! You can appreciate much better the city from the air , the are very professional , our trip was on time and they are very well organized . The Helicopters are modern and we felt safe all the time .Written December 14, 2019
- JesusRojas790 contributionsHighly RecommendedIf you want to see a different details and other view of Dubai, this is the best option! We took the seventeen minutes trip and we can saw Palm Jumeraih, some of Dubai downtown, Dubai beaches, Burj Al Arab, Dubai Pear and all Jumeraih area. Was nice and amazing, the best option!!!Written November 24, 2019
- Ryan_cars0 contributionsEpic viewI'll keep my words short From start to finish was excellen, if you want a good deal search online for codes and you would save a lot of money compare to other companies.Written October 1, 2019
- Wendy L0 contributionsAwesome experienceWhat a totally unexpected treat. This way exceeded my expectations. All staff, ground and air crew, were friendly and professional and it made for an overall magical experience. Our 22 minutes was over too quickly. I recommend you go for as long as you can, you will not regret it.Written September 11, 2019
- Navigator240511212940 contributions친절한 안내와 가득한 재미Very Polite Agents and Pilots. Very impressive view! If the heli shows in front of the Atlantis of Palm Jumeirah, it will be great!Written September 10, 2019
- Climber6702620 contributionsGoodGood experience and request extend the time period that is 11 min to 20 min. feel good to see that all are supporting and helpful person. Thanks for beautiful trip.Written September 2, 2019
- Adlane hichem A0 contributionsawsomegreat and professional team, meriam was helpful and lovely. had a good experience and will recommend it .Written September 2, 2019
- glyndyd0 contributionsAbove!!!and beyondUnfortunately on the day our trip was cancelled due to sand storm, but Philbert/Filbert saw we were devestated and he was able to get a flight early next morning because we were flying home in the afternoon. We were all appreciative of how the staff made my dream come true. A huge thank you to all staff. It was truly amazing.Written September 2, 2019
- Renee B0 contributionsGreat Pilot & very informativeBest time of year for this activity would be from November to February with December and January being the very best months. I went early August and being extremely hot as the time the heat and sand made for a very murky backdrop as opposed to the picturesque blue skies. However still had a great time, Very friendly and professional staff throughout the entire experience.Written August 31, 2019
- Dana_Dih0 contributionsI’m definitely coming backIt was an amazing experience, everything was great : welcoming, safety, the whole team was friendly, the eurocopter was so clean, the pictures and videos that was taken is beautiful and clear my family was so happy ! Thank youWritten August 18, 2019
- Juggie10 contributionsSpectacular ride!The staff and pilot were all very professional and thorough. The 22 minute ride was worth the extra cost and I would definately recommend it.Written July 18, 2019
- lemontree15090 contributionsExcellent helidubaiAmazing experience at helidubai, the staff are all amazing, they are very helpfull, they assist me during my proposal to my girlfriend. Thank you so much again to helidubai team, you guys did a very great job.Written July 12, 2019
- liangnanwenleo0 contributionsExcellent unforgetable experiencedonce in a lifetime experiened, i suggest everyone must go there and see the actual on site experiencedWritten July 11, 2019
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Trevor W
Birmingham19 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
I booked a helicopter tour as a gift for a member of my party’s 50th birthday, in mid February.
A few days ago I received an email saying that the tour was now canceled as the helipad was being used for a government event. Fair enough, I thought, these things happen.
I was also advised that to get a refund I had to complete a form and send it back to the company, rather than them just simply processing a refund as they had cancelled on me.
i was advised that a refund would take between 15-20 working days. I feel that this is not acceptable as firstly the trip is expensive, and secondly the company cancelled on me!
A few days later I received another email to say that there was a chance that now the helipad may be able to be used after all, and that they would let me know as soon as possible.
I asked how long it would be before they could confirm and was told it would be 6th Feb at the earliest - only one week before the scheduled flight!
I feel that the fact that I have been having to chase the refund, the amount of time to process it, along with the lack of clarity around the whole booking is wholly unacceptable.
I would definitely advise to look for alternative options rather than use this company.
A few days ago I received an email saying that the tour was now canceled as the helipad was being used for a government event. Fair enough, I thought, these things happen.
I was also advised that to get a refund I had to complete a form and send it back to the company, rather than them just simply processing a refund as they had cancelled on me.
i was advised that a refund would take between 15-20 working days. I feel that this is not acceptable as firstly the trip is expensive, and secondly the company cancelled on me!
A few days later I received another email to say that there was a chance that now the helipad may be able to be used after all, and that they would let me know as soon as possible.
I asked how long it would be before they could confirm and was told it would be 6th Feb at the earliest - only one week before the scheduled flight!
I feel that the fact that I have been having to chase the refund, the amount of time to process it, along with the lack of clarity around the whole booking is wholly unacceptable.
I would definitely advise to look for alternative options rather than use this company.
Written February 4, 2020
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AUKTourist
North East England, UK1,012 contributions
Having completed all of the protocols required we had a short wait for our flight. The helicopter was in pristine condition and entry and exit to the helicopter was professionally done. The 30 minute flight was a great way to see Dubai. Excellent commentary from our pilot.
Written November 20, 2021
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Jellysnook
London, UK136 contributions
The main problem with our experience is that the middle seats really do offer a massively reduced quality of view. The company should be more transparent about that. We have been on a number of helicopter tours in several locations and have never experienced this.
I totally understand that passenger weight has to be distributed in the optimum way with respect to safety. That's fine and makes sense. But, it should be made clear that if you are allocated a middle seat this means your view will be significantly impacted. I am not sure how other helicopter tours manage to ensure this problem is mitigated but as mentioned above it's not a problem we have experienced before. Had we known how poor the middle seat experience would be, we would not have booked.
The configuration is one passenger in the front and four in a row in the back. It seems unfair that the person in the front, who has an excellent and unencumbered view, pays the same as someone sat in the middle at the back. Some guidance to this effect would be very helpful - along the lines of reviews of theatre seats on their seating plans.
The ride itself was fine but a bit shorter than the advertised 22 minutes. The pilot was pretty good and engaging and she told us quite a lot of interesting stuff so this review is no reflection on her.
The Wi-Fi in the waiting room didn't work. Not a massive problem in itself, but there is a lot of waiting around before the flight so being able to pass the time online would have helped.
Finally, we were unnecessarily accosted by security when we were waiting for our taxi to pick us up after the experience. Not sure what that was about but it seemed quite aggressive.
I totally understand that passenger weight has to be distributed in the optimum way with respect to safety. That's fine and makes sense. But, it should be made clear that if you are allocated a middle seat this means your view will be significantly impacted. I am not sure how other helicopter tours manage to ensure this problem is mitigated but as mentioned above it's not a problem we have experienced before. Had we known how poor the middle seat experience would be, we would not have booked.
The configuration is one passenger in the front and four in a row in the back. It seems unfair that the person in the front, who has an excellent and unencumbered view, pays the same as someone sat in the middle at the back. Some guidance to this effect would be very helpful - along the lines of reviews of theatre seats on their seating plans.
The ride itself was fine but a bit shorter than the advertised 22 minutes. The pilot was pretty good and engaging and she told us quite a lot of interesting stuff so this review is no reflection on her.
The Wi-Fi in the waiting room didn't work. Not a massive problem in itself, but there is a lot of waiting around before the flight so being able to pass the time online would have helped.
Finally, we were unnecessarily accosted by security when we were waiting for our taxi to pick us up after the experience. Not sure what that was about but it seemed quite aggressive.
Written February 10, 2023
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Nayyab Omar
29 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
We started our trip from heliDubai and flew over Dubai. Took 15 mins ride and it took us over Atlantis, media city, islands, Hessa , burj Khalifa , skyline and MOE.
Very well organised, everything went great. Worth the price and time. Must do if you are visiting Dubai. Helicopter had enough sitting for 4 pupil at back and 1 on front with pilot. You can book different packages for different prices. Check out photos for more and my instagram @mumoftwobubs for reel coverage.
Very well organised, everything went great. Worth the price and time. Must do if you are visiting Dubai. Helicopter had enough sitting for 4 pupil at back and 1 on front with pilot. You can book different packages for different prices. Check out photos for more and my instagram @mumoftwobubs for reel coverage.
Written April 29, 2022
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Stephanie B
1 contribution
Jan 2023 • Solo
Had the most incredible experience with HeliDubai, my pilot Sarah made my trip fantastic and I felt very at ease and comfortable throughout the whole flight. I loved her high level of professionalism, attention to detail and overall provided a very wonderful customer service. The helicopter tour was by far one of the best I've ever been on and I definitely recommend it and look forward to doing it again soon. Thank you so much!!
- Stephanie,
Interior designer
- Stephanie,
Interior designer
Written February 6, 2023
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S Macleod Moreno
Leiden, The Netherlands22 contributions
My mate gave me a 12 minute helicopter flight for my birthday. After the briefing the instructor we had gave us a free upgrade for 17 minutes flight as I was celebrating my birthday. They gave us a surprise on top of my surprise. We were so happy and excited. As well the flight was amazing and we really enjoyed every second of it. The price is really worth it. If you are a REAL Dubai lover you should really try this and explore the city from above. You won’t be disappointed at all. The staff is really friendly and attentive. They gave us one of the best day of our lives. If we ever get the chance we will definitely choose HeliDubai again!!! What a wonderful memory that we will keep in our memory for the rest of our lives. Thank you 10000000000 times friends. Greetz and much love from Susana and Mira ;-)
Written March 13, 2020
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Gregory Alves
39 contributions
We took the tour in a group of four people. They added a strange “individual” to the helicopter (I later realized that if we had spent a little more, just our group would have gone). The ride was excellent, but it was a little cloudy. We opted for the helicopter tour because we realized that going up to the highest observatories in the city (Burj Kalifa, etc.) would be more expensive and not as cool.
Written March 22, 2024
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cp
Hong Kong, China1 contribution
Terrible. Do not book. After arriving with my children despite have vouchers and booking confirmation they said they sent an email saying that they had to change the time. We have no record of the email. What a wind up. Actually glad not trusting my families safety to this company. What a waste of a couple of hours, kids really disappointed
Written July 2, 2023
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Agnieszka
New York City, NY31 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Horrible, never experienced situation like this in my entire life. Booked a slot at 11am, saved the date (10th Feb). They sent email same day saying that slot is not available and they proposed 10am. I confirmed via email, but simply blanked out to update calendar, that part is on me. 2 weeks later my husband and I went for our helicopter tour (it was supposed to be a birthday surprise for my husband) with initially downloaded ticket, only to find out that “we missed our flight”. Company marked us as “no show” (even though we were there!) and refused to either reschedule the flight or to refund, literally refused both. So kept the money without providing anything, I found it at least shocking. And we’re residents, can’t even imagine how many tourists could have been hurt this way! Complained to DED already and proceeding with civil case in court.
Written March 29, 2023
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Be B
Kent187 contributions
This was a real treat, very well organised on the day and an experience not to be missed.
I booked this as a surprise having found it through trip advisor. It would have been helpful to have a method of comms other than just phone calls but when I arrived at the hotel they were able to provide a local number and we then established WhatsApp comms which was better. Although there was then the suggestion of booking directly, I wanted the reassurance and protection of booking through TA. I've no reason to think I would need it, other than not knowing the company would mean a leap of faith in trust. Although it meant we would then not be able to partake of the collection/drop back option, it was still my preference.
On the day, it was very professional, well organised and well staffed. The helis accommodate 5 people passengers - one up front with the pilot and 4 in the 2nd row. I was fortunate to sit up front - I do wonder what the view would be like if you had one of the middle seats. I chose the 22 minute route which I was pleased about, long enough to give a good experience across all the major attractions and more. The route is well crafted so both sides of the helicopter can see all things and plenty of opportunities for capturing the memories.
There is the obligatory official photo opportunity at the end, but there was no overly strong pressure to buy.
I felt that, although more expensive, this was a much better, cooler option and better spent time, than the queues to go up the Burj Khalifa - seeing it from the skies is different, amazing and a real treat
I booked this as a surprise having found it through trip advisor. It would have been helpful to have a method of comms other than just phone calls but when I arrived at the hotel they were able to provide a local number and we then established WhatsApp comms which was better. Although there was then the suggestion of booking directly, I wanted the reassurance and protection of booking through TA. I've no reason to think I would need it, other than not knowing the company would mean a leap of faith in trust. Although it meant we would then not be able to partake of the collection/drop back option, it was still my preference.
On the day, it was very professional, well organised and well staffed. The helis accommodate 5 people passengers - one up front with the pilot and 4 in the 2nd row. I was fortunate to sit up front - I do wonder what the view would be like if you had one of the middle seats. I chose the 22 minute route which I was pleased about, long enough to give a good experience across all the major attractions and more. The route is well crafted so both sides of the helicopter can see all things and plenty of opportunities for capturing the memories.
There is the obligatory official photo opportunity at the end, but there was no overly strong pressure to buy.
I felt that, although more expensive, this was a much better, cooler option and better spent time, than the queues to go up the Burj Khalifa - seeing it from the skies is different, amazing and a real treat
Written December 13, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Looking to book on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. I DO NEED to know the time of the flight that day. We MUST return to our cruise ship in the afternoon. Looking for a morning flight. Thank you.
Written August 10, 2024
As soon as you have paid for the ticket the company will send you a mail within 1-3 working days. All information about time, rules and so on will be there. After you have received the mail and the selected time you can choose to accept or change time.
Written October 31, 2024
Hello, at what time is the flight offered on 20.10.? Would be a birthday surprise. I need the time for organize & 10am we have a brunch. thank you.
Written October 18, 2022
Hello, at what time is the flight offered on 20.10.? Would be a birthday surprise. I need the time for organize & 10am we have a brunch. thank you.
Written October 18, 2022
Do you require us to wear masks on this tour?
Written September 14, 2022
June 2022 we had to wear masks
Written September 15, 2022
HeliDubai helicopters allows from 2 years old and older. I believe child's fare is the same as the adult fare.
Written August 4, 2022
hola buen dia cual es el horario de los tour
Written May 1, 2022
Mohamed H
Doha, Qatar
Hi , i have cancelled my reservation 24 hours earlier than the starting date , as per the policy i should have a full refund , now my booking is canceled , but i didn't receive any email confirmation for the refund confirmation ,when should i expect the refund amount.
Written February 19, 2022
Hello - We are in Dubai from
Jan 1, 2022, 8:55 PM
and Departing
Dubai to Houston – EK 211
Jan 2, 2022, 10:05 AM
We will be at Airport Hotel - what tour can we pick. We are 3 Adults and 1 Child.
Regards
Ash
Written November 23, 2021
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