# Luxury Helicopter Tours Dubai — full content > Experience Dubai’s most famous landmarks from the sky. Fly over the Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, and the coastline in a luxury helicopter with expert pilots and spectacular panoramic views. Luxury Helicopter Tours Dubai operates private and shared helicopter tours and transfers over Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Flights depart from Palm Jumeirah. GCAA-certified (UAE General Civil Aviation Authority). Fleet: Airbus H130 & H125. Every passenger gets a window seat. ## Tours ### City Scapes — 12 minute helicopter tour URL: https://luxuryhelicoptertoursdubai.com/tours/city-scapes Price: AED 715 / USD 195 per guest (shared); AED 3,575 / USD 965 private (up to 5 guests). Short on time, big on payoff. City Scapes lifts off from our Palm Jumeirah helipad and banks straight toward the coast, so within seconds you are looking down on the sail of the Burj Al Arab and the fronds of Palm Jumeirah spreading out beneath you. It is the flight most first-timers pick — long enough to see why people rave about Dubai from the air, gentle on the budget, and an easy yes when you only have an hour to spare. Sightseeing locations: Burj Khalifa (world's most luxurious tower), Burj Al Arab, Dubai Coastline, The Palm Jumeirah, Other famous Dubai landmarks. ### Fun Ride — 15 minute helicopter tour URL: https://luxuryhelicoptertoursdubai.com/tours/fun-ride Price: AED 921 / USD 247 per guest (shared); AED 4,605 / USD 1,243 private (up to 5 guests). Fun Ride is the flight we book most often, and for good reason. The extra time over City Scapes buys you the full run of the Dubai Marina towers and a slower, lingering pass over Palm Jumeirah — the difference between a glance and a proper look. It is the route we point honeymooners and first-time visitors toward when they ask what to pick: enough to feel cinematic, priced so you do not have to think twice. Sightseeing locations: Burj Khalifa (world's tallest tower), Aquaventure Water Park, Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Beach Coastline, The World Islands (South Pole view), Business Bay. ### The Iconic Tour — 17 minute helicopter tour URL: https://luxuryhelicoptertoursdubai.com/tours/iconic-tour Price: AED 979 / USD 264 per guest (shared); AED 4,895 / USD 1,322 private (up to 5 guests). This is the flight people picture when they imagine seeing Dubai from a helicopter. The Iconic Tour pushes inland far enough to bring the Burj Khalifa and Downtown into the window — the shot everyone is after — then loops the coast past the Palm and Burj Al Arab on the way home. If you want one flight that covers the postcard list without stretching to half an hour, this is it. Sightseeing locations: Atlantis, The Palm, Burj Al Arab, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Coastline, Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, Lagoon Project (upcoming — world's largest swimming pool). ### City Circuit — 25 minute helicopter tour URL: https://luxuryhelicoptertoursdubai.com/tours/city-circuit Price: AED 1,450 / USD 392 per guest (shared); AED 7,250 / USD 1,958 private (up to 5 guests). When 17 minutes is not quite enough, City Circuit is the answer. The longer route lets your pilot trace a full arc of the city — out over The World Islands, back across Palm Jumeirah and the Marina, inland to the Burj Khalifa, and along the historic Dubai Creek. There is time to actually settle in, get your camera steady, and watch the city change character beneath you from old town to glass skyline. Sightseeing locations: Arabian Gulf, The World Islands, Burj Khalifa (world's tallest building), Skyscrapers of Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai Creek (heritage architecture), Port Rashid, Jumeirah Beach Coastline, Dubai Internet City, Jebel Ali Race Course, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai Marina. ### The Imperial Tour — 45 minute helicopter tour URL: https://luxuryhelicoptertoursdubai.com/tours/imperial-tour Price: AED 14,500 / USD 3,915 private charter (up to 5 guests). The Imperial Tour is where a sightseeing flight becomes an occasion. Booked privately for your group alone, this 45-minute charter covers the entire coastal stretch — Palm, Marina, Burj Al Arab — then carries on past Downtown and out toward the desert fringe where the towers give way to open sand. With no fixed route to rush, your pilot can linger over whatever you came to see. It is our go-to for proposals, milestone birthdays, and guests who simply want the city to themselves. Sightseeing locations: Jebel Ali Port (world's largest man-made harbour), Palm Jebel Ali (far larger than Palm Jumeirah), The Montgomerie Dubai, Jebel Ali Racecourse, Mall of the Emirates – Ski Dubai, Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Bay Island, Kite Beach, Al Safa Park, The Dubai Canal Project, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Creek, Port Rashid (Old Dubai), Wafi Mall, Dubai Frame – Zabeel Park. ### The Gulf Desert Tour — 60 minute helicopter tour URL: https://luxuryhelicoptertoursdubai.com/tours/gulf-desert-tour Price: AED 18,420 / USD 4,973 private charter (up to 5 guests). A full hour in the air, entirely your own. The Gulf Desert Tour is the most complete way to see the Emirate: the whole coastal skyline, the islands, Downtown, and then a long push inland over the dunes where the city falls away and there is nothing but rolling sand to the horizon. This is the flight for the once-in-a-lifetime trip — unhurried, private, and routed around exactly what you want to see. Sightseeing locations: The Palm Jumeirah, The World Islands, Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Bay Island, Kite Beach, Al Safa Park, The Dubai Canal Project, Burj Khalifa, Sheikh Zayed Road, Port Rashid, Dubai Creek, Wafi Mall, Dubai Frame, Mall of the Emirates, Emirates Golf Club, Jebel Ali Race Course, Dubai Marina, The Montgomerie Dubai, Port of Jebel Ali, The Palm, Jebel Ali. ## Abu Dhabi tours Private helicopter charters over Abu Dhabi — Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, the Corniche, Yas Island (Yas Marina Circuit, Ferrari World), Saadiyat Island and the Louvre Abu Dhabi. Routes are tailored and quoted on request. ## Helicopter transfers Private point-to-point flights across the UAE — Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah and Ajman. Hotels, resorts, islands, yachts and airports. Examples: Dubai to Abu Dhabi in about 30 minutes (vs ~90 by road). Quoted by route and aircraft; minimum 48 hours notice recommended. ## Frequently asked questions Q: How far in advance should I book? A: A day or two is usually fine for shared flights, but weekends, holidays and sunset slots fill quickly. For private charters and special occasions we recommend booking three to five days ahead so we can hold your preferred time. Q: What is the difference between a shared and a private flight? A: On a shared flight you take a seat alongside other guests on a fixed route — the most affordable way to fly, and everyone still gets a window. A private charter books the whole aircraft for your group, with a flexible route and the freedom to choose your departure time. Q: How many people can fly at once? A: Our Airbus H130 and H125 helicopters seat up to five passengers plus the pilot. Seating is arranged by weight for balance, and we guarantee every passenger a window seat. Q: Where do the helicopters depart from? A: Flights lift off from our helipad on Palm Jumeirah. Once your booking is confirmed we send the exact location, parking details and an arrival time — usually 30 minutes before your slot for check-in and the safety briefing. Q: What happens if the weather is bad? A: Safety always comes first. If conditions are unsuitable we will contact you to reschedule at no charge, or offer a full refund if you cannot make another time. Dubai weather is clear most of the year, so cancellations are rare. Q: Is it safe, and who flies the helicopter? A: Every flight is operated by GCAA-certified commercial pilots on a modern, fully maintained Airbus fleet. You will get a complete safety briefing before boarding, and our aircraft meet UAE General Civil Aviation Authority standards. Q: What should I wear and bring? A: Dress comfortably — smart casual is perfect. Bring your phone or camera for photos, and sunglasses for the glare off the Gulf. Leave loose hats and scarves behind, as they can blow around near the rotors. Q: Can I take photos and video during the flight? A: Absolutely, and you will want to. The windows are large and clear, and your pilot will angle the aircraft so you get clean shots of the Burj Khalifa, the Palm and the coastline. We just ask that devices stay inside the cabin. Q: Are there age or weight restrictions? A: Children are welcome and infants may fly on a parent’s lap depending on the aircraft. For balance and safety we ask for passenger weights at booking; there is no strict limit, but very high total weights may require a private charter. Q: Can you arrange a proposal or special celebration? A: Gladly — a private charter is one of the most memorable places in Dubai to propose or celebrate. Tell us what you have in mind when you book and we will help with timing, routing and the little details. ## Booking & cancellation Cancellations 96+ hours before departure: full refund. 48–96 hours: 50% refund. Under 48 hours: non-refundable. If we cancel for weather or technical reasons: full refund or free reschedule. Check in at least 45 minutes before departure. ## Contact Phone / WhatsApp: +971 56 944 4804 Email: info@luxuryhelicoptertoursdubai.com Location: Jumeira Street, Madinat Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai, UAE Hours: 24/7 booking — flights operate daily, sunrise to sunset Website: https://luxuryhelicoptertoursdubai.com