Aerial view over rows of villa-lined fronds on Palm Jumeirah towards the stacked towers of Atlantis The Royal at sunset
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15-minute Fun Ride helicopter tour from Atlantis, The Palm (Falcon Heli Tours)

  • 15 minutes
  • Shared tour
  • Free cancellation
  • Partly wheelchair accessible

Falcon Heli Tours calls this its best-selling route: 15 minutes from the Atlantis helipad over Aquaventure, Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Beach, The World Islands and Burj Khalifa. A seat costs AED 921 including VAT.

Highlights

  • Departs from Atlantis, The Palm
  • Aquaventure water park and Palm Jumeirah from above
  • Burj Al Arab and the Jumeirah Beach coastline
  • The World Islands and Burj Khalifa
  • Per-seat or exclusive flights for six or seven

What is included

Included

  • 15-minute sightseeing flight
  • 5% VAT
  • Free lockers

Not included

  • Staff photo print or digital copy (sold separately)
  • Hotel transfers

Meeting point

Falcon Heli Tours helipad, Atlantis, The Palm, Palm Jumeirah

Good to know

  • Bring your original passport (or Emirates ID for residents) and check in 45 minutes before.
  • Children under 2 cannot fly; children 2 and over pay full price and under-12s need a guardian.
  • Shared-flight weight limit: 110 kg per passenger. Exclusive flights have a total limit of 450 kg.
  • Food, drinks and bags are not allowed on board; free lockers are available.
  • Pilots point out sights when they can, but the flight is not a fully narrated tour.
  • Book at least three days ahead; the operator says flights are usually full.

Minimum age: 2 years.

Accessibility

Partly wheelchair accessible. Guests with a disability can book if a companion comes along to help with boarding and leaving the helicopter.

Cancellation policy

100% refund more than 48 hours before departure, 50% between 24 and 48 hours, none within 24 hours. Free rescheduling with more than 24 hours' notice; full refund or free reschedule if weather cancels the flight.

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Questions and answers

How much is the Fun Ride?

AED 921 per seat, AED 4,041 for an exclusive flight for up to six, or AED 4,715 for an exclusive seven-seater, VAT included (checked 29 September 2026).

What is the cancellation policy?

Full refund more than 48 hours before, 50% between 24 and 48 hours, and nothing within 24 hours. Rescheduling is free with more than 24 hours' notice.

Can I take my own photos?

Yes, once you are inside the helicopter. Photos are not allowed while walking between the terminal and the aircraft.

Where this information comes from

Official website: falconhelitours.com (Falcon Heli Tours (Falcon Aviation))

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