30-Mins The Grand Tour In Dubai

If you choose 30-mins Grand Tour, plan your Pick up & Drop at Dubai Police Academy Helipad.

Click here for The Dubai Police Academy’s Helipad location.

HeliDubai’s 30-Minute Grand Tour is an extended sightseeing flight covering Dubai’s coastline, iconic islands, modern districts and historic neighbourhoods.

The route combines internationally recognised landmarks such as Palm Jumeirah, Ain Dubai and Burj Khalifa with Emirates Hills, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai Creek, Old Dubai and Dubai Frame.

Choose an individual seat on a shared flight or reserve the complete helicopter for a private experience. Each helicopter accommodates up to five passengers, subject to passenger-weight and aircraft-balance requirements.

• Approximately 30 minutes of aerial sightseeing
• Convenient departure and return from central Dubai
• Panoramic views of Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis The Palm
• Bluewaters Island and Ain Dubai from above
• Emirates Hills and Jumeirah Lakes Towers
• The World Islands and Burj Khalifa
• Dubai Creek, Old Dubai and Dubai Frame
• Shared-seat and private-flight options
• Up to five passengers per helicopter
• Pre-flight safety briefing
• Flight with an experienced professional pilot

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 identification.

After check-in and passenger weighing, you will attend a mandatory pre-flight safety briefing. The HeliDubai team will then escort you safely to the helicopter.

Once airborne, enjoy approximately 30 minutes of panoramic sightseeing across Dubai. Depending on the approved flight path, your journey may include Emirates Hills, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Bluewaters Island and Ain Dubai before continuing towards Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis The Palm.

The extended route may also reveal Burj Al Arab, The World Islands, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Creek, Old Dubai and Dubai Frame.

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

• Emirates Hills

• Jumeirah Lakes

• Blue Waters

• Ain Dubai

• Burj Al Arab

• The Palm Jumeirah

• The Atlantis Hotel

• Dubai’s coastline and city skyline

• The World Islands

• The Burj Khalifa

• Old Dubai-Heritage Towers

• Dubai Creek

• Dubai Frame

Experience Dubai’s coastline, iconic islands, modern skyline and historic neighbourhoods during HeliDubai’s most comprehensive shared helicopter tour.

Enjoy spectacular aerial views of Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis The Palm, Bluewaters Island, Ain Dubai, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Creek, Old Dubai and Dubai Frame.

Book an individual seat on a shared flight or reserve the entire helicopter for a private experience with up to five passengers.

Fly from Central Dubai and See It All!

Arrive early: Check in at least 45 minutes before departure.

• • Bring identification: Every passenger must present a valid passport or government-issued photo ID.
  • Passenger weighing: All guests are weighed for safe seating and aircraft balance.
  • Weight requirements: The standard safety limit is 115 kg per passenger per seat. Passengers approaching or exceeding this weight may require additional arrangements.
  • Maximum weight: Passengers exceeding 140 kg are not permitted to fly under the current policy.
  • Children: Only children above two years old may fly, and each child must have a purchased seat. Children aged 2–12 must travel with a guardian.
  • Safety briefing: Every passenger must attend the briefing and follow crew instructions.
  • Clothing: Wear flat, secure footwear and avoid loose garments, hats, trailing scarves and unsecured accessories.
  • Bags: Large bags and purses cannot be taken aboard and must be stored in the designated lockers.
  • Photography: Casual tourist photography is generally permitted. Selfie sticks, iPads, HD camcorders and lenses longer than 400 mm require restrictions or prior approval.
  • HeliPhotos: Professional photographs are not included but may be purchased separately.
  • Operational changes: Flights remain subject to weather, aircraft availability, Air Traffic Control and other operational requirements.