17-Minute The Palm Helicopter Tour in Dubai

If you choose 17-mins Palm to ride your Pick up & Drop at Dubai Police Academy Helipad.

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HeliDubai’s 17-Minute Palm Tour is an extended Dubai sightseeing flight focused on Palm Jumeirah and the city’s spectacular coastline. Departing from our helipad at Dubai Police Academy in central Dubai, the tour offers aerial views of Burj Al Arab, The World Islands, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis The Palm, the Jumeirah coastline and other prominent landmarks along the approved route.

Guests can book an individual seat on a shared flight or reserve the entire helicopter for a private experience accommodating up to five passengers. The tour is ideal for couples, families, first-time visitors and anyone wanting more time to appreciate Palm Jumeirah from the sky.

• In a luxurious helicopter, fly above Dubai.
• See Dubai’s iconic structures, such as the Burj Al Arab, the Burj Khalifa, and many more.
• Getting a bird’s eye perspective of all the landmarks and icons
• From a unique vantage point, see Dubai’s renowned structures and gorgeous skyline.
• 5-mins safety instructions.
• You will be flying with an experienced and professional pilot.

• Board a five-seater helicopter and be assured of fabulous views you could never imagine.

• It is a must to check in 45-minutes before the flight with valid identification.

Your experience begins at the HeliDubai helipad inside Dubai Police Academy, opposite Mall of the Emirates. Please arrive at least 45 minutes before departure with a valid passport or government-issued photo ID.

After check-in and passenger weighing, you will attend a pre-flight safety briefing before the HeliDubai team escorts you to the helicopter.

Once airborne, enjoy approximately 17 minutes of panoramic sightseeing over Dubai. Depending on the approved flight path, you may see:

• Burj Al Arab
• The World Islands
• Palm Jumeirah
• Atlantis The Palm
• Jumeirah coastline
• Port Rashid
• The UAE flag
• Burj Khalifa
• Dubai’s beaches and skyline

After completing the sightseeing route, the helicopter returns to the HeliDubai helipad.

• • Burj Al Arab
  • The World Islands
  • Palm Jumeirah
  • Atlantis The Palm
  • Jumeirah coastline
  • Port Rashid
  • The UAE flag
  • Burj Khalifa
  • Dubai’s beaches and skyline
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Experience Palm Jumeirah’s remarkable design, Atlantis The Palm, Burj Al Arab and Dubai’s spectacular coastline on HeliDubai’s 17-Minute Palm Tour.

Book an individual seat on a shared flight or reserve the entire helicopter for a private experience with up to five passengers. Choose your preferred date and discover Dubai’s world-famous landmarks from an unforgettable aerial perspective.

Fly from Central Dubai and See It All!

• • Arrive early: Check in at least 45 minutes before departure.
  • Bring identification: Every passenger must present valid government-issued photo identification.
  • Passenger weighing: All guests are weighed during check-in for seat allocation and aircraft balance.
  • Weight requirements: HeliDubai states a safety limit of 115 kg per passenger per seat. Additional conditions apply when passengers approach or exceed this limit.
  • Children: Confirm and display one consistent minimum-age policy across the tour page and booking terms.
  • Safety briefing: Every passenger must attend the briefing and follow crew instructions.
  • Clothing: Wear secure footwear and avoid loose garments, hats, trailing scarves and accessories.
  • Bags: Large bags and purses must be placed in the designated lockers.
  • Photography: Casual tourist photography is permitted, subject to HeliDubai’s camera restrictions. Selfie sticks and long camera lenses are not allowed.
  • HeliPhotos: Professional photographs are not included in the tour price but may be purchased separately.
  • Operational conditions: Flight times, duration and routes may change due to weather, air-traffic control or operational requirements.

These requirements reflect HeliDubai’s current terms and conditions.